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FGV Holdings Berhad Hiring! Full Time Senior Researcher in Pahang, Earn up to MYR 7,700 - Ricebowl
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Senior Researcher
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Requirements
Education & Experience

• Master's or PhD in Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Crop Science, or Genetics.
• At least 8 years of research experience, preferably in oil palm or related crops.
• Hands-on experience in Water Uptake Efficiency (WUE) and Nutrient Uptake Efficiency (NUE) research.

Research & Planning

• Able to plan and align breeding trials with long-term goals and sustainability targets.
• Skilled in identifying research gaps and designing multi-location trials.
• Knowledge of genotype x environment (GxE) interaction studies.

Leadership & Teamwork

• Experience in supervising junior researchers and technical staff.
• Strong project management and coordination skills across research teams.
• Able to integrate conventional and molecular breeding approaches.

Innovation & Technology

• Familiar with advanced phenotyping tools and digital agriculture platforms.
• Comfortable using data analytics and precision agriculture tools to improve research outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Good communication skills to advise management, plantation teams, and partners.
• Experience working with universities, research institutions, or industry collaborators.

Scientific Contribution

• Proven record in research publications, patents, or technical reports.
• Able to represent the organisation at conferences and industry events.

Resource & Risk Management

• Competent in managing research budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Able to anticipate and manage risks like climate issues or trial failures.

Core Skills

• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Strong leadership and mentoring ability.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Passion for innovation, sustainability, and scientific excellence.

Responsibilities
Strategic Research Planning

• Lead the planning and alignment of water uptake efficiency (WUE) and nutrient uptake efficiency (NUE) breeding trials with long-term breeding program objectives and organisational sustainability goals.
• Identify research gaps and design multi-location trials to capture genotype x environment interactions.

Project Leadership & Supervision

• Mentor and supervise junior researchers, executive, and technical staff in experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
• Coordinate with molecular breeding and agronomy teams to integrate conventional and molecular approaches.

Innovation & Technology Adoption

• Introduce advanced phenotyping tools for accurate assessment of WUE and NUE.
• Drive innovation by linking breeding research with digital platforms, data analytics, and precision agriculture.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide expert advice to management, plantation operations, and external collaborators on WUE and NUE-related breeding strategies.
• Strengthen collaborations with universities, research institutions, and industry to leverage external expertise and resources.

Scientific Leadership & Publications

• Lead the preparation of high-impact publications, patents, and technical bulletins.
• Represent the organisation in international conferences, policy forums, and industry platforms to position FGV as a global leader in sustainable oil palm breeding.

Resource & Risk Management

• Oversee research budgets, resources, and timelines to ensure efficient project execution.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks such as climate variability, nursery/field trial failures, or data loss through robust contingency planning.

Benefits

• EPF
• SOCSO
• Annual Leaves

Skills
Research Data Analysis Market Research
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