**Now hiring! Biometrician - Research Triangle Park, NC** **Research Triangle Park,NC** We are looking for a Bometrician to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Research Triangle Park,NC **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. To support plant breeding programs in row crops, the Seeds unit maintains and develops state-of-art (molecular) breeding processes. The Biometrics group focuses on statistical genetics, experimental design and data analysis aspects of these processes, in close collaboration with breeders and geneticists. The purpose of the role is to provide data analytics support to variety plant breeding programs in North America and support Biometrics team efforts globally. The position supports the design, planning, optimization, and analysis of commercial plant breeding programs in the region. **As a Biometrician - Research Triangle Park, NC, you create chemistry by...** + Using your experience in applied statistics to support field trial design for breeding programs; + Performing Multi-environment field trial data analysis for all important traits; + Assisting in the development of genomic selection models and providing predictions for breeding decisions; + Contributing to the development of new algorithms for prediction and superior decision making; + Train and support breeders in experimental design and data analysis activities; + Contribute to building the internal critical mass on molecular breeding and quantitative genetics **If you have...** + Ph.D. degree in quantitative genetics, statistics, or equivalent + 4- year industry experience in applied analytics to plant breeding supporting the development of commercial varieties and/or hybrids + Strong record on deploying software and algorithms to support commercial plant breeding processes + Required excellent knowledge of plant breeding and application of analytics to decision making + Strong mixed modelling skills with experience with Asreml. + Required proficiency in programming with R statistical software + Ability to work in a multicultural environment **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 **Privacy statement** BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. 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