Digital Phenotyping Manager

Now hiring! Digital Phenotyping Manager

Lubbock, TX

We are looking for a Digital Phenotyping Manager to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Lubbock, TX.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

The Breeding, Trait Development and Operations Technology (BTOT) Team is searching for a Digital Phenotyping Manager to join our team in Lubbock, TX where we develop traits and germplasm to sustainably feed and clothe the world by supporting farmers in one of the biggest jobs on Earth.

As a member of the BTO Digital Phenotyping and Envirotyping Team you will support algorithm development and data analysis to assess plant traits, environmental impacts, and growth outcomes in field trial research across within Seeds & Traits.

As a Digital Phenotyping Manager, you create chemistry by...

• Enabling implementation and advancement of digital capabilities driven by sensor-based data gathered using drones, satellites, proximal field sensors, general robotics and others.
• Planning, optimizing, managing, and exploring remote sensing data and data gathering activities across field trials providing insight to breeders and trait development managers.
• Interpreting patterns in sensor-based observation data by maintaining a deep understanding of the underlying biophysical processes that drive crop growth.
• Expanding insight into genetic performance by characterizing weather, climate, and environmental impacts on crop growth and field trials.
• Collaborating with breeding and trait development teams to create and implement novel high-throughput digital phenotyping assessments, supporting field data gathering, and validating results.
• Communicating regional and national plans, updates and results for digital phenotyping and envirotyping activities by leading in person and virtual planning and summary meetings.
• Fostering creative and open dialogue with team members and colleagues to pursue research objectives in a responsible and entrepreneurial manner.

If you...

• Have a Ph.D. in plant breeding, plant physiology, agronomy, genetics, statistics, biology or equivalent field of study
• Possess more than 5 years of agricultural industry experience interpreting multi-modal data gathered over field-based research experiments
• Maintain a strong record of developing methods, workflows, and models to generate novel insight regarding plant growth and development.
• Demonstrate collaboration skills working within multidisciplinary research teams in previous roles
• Communicate objectives, protocols, research methods, and outcomes in presentations, scientific communications or peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Are a certified drone pilot holding or eligible to receive a valid Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA
• Know and understanding contemporary remote sensing and proximal sensing technologies
• Analyze complex agricultural systems to solve multifaceted problems evidenced by creating solutions in prior instances
• Understand challenges and solutions regarding collecting high quality research data in field trial settings over broad geographical regions and variable weather patterns

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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