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Tobacco Molecular Geneticist : Neuchatel, Switzerland 

THE POSITION

You will join the program of Tobacco Plant Research within the Applied Research Department. Our aim is to improve tobacco leaf properties by reducing potentially harmful constituents and to maximize the desirable aroma and taste properties. You will contribute to the execution of mapping programs for traits of business relevance. Your main role will be to participate in the planning and execute projects devoted to quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping; to plan and assist in the realization of candidate gene and synteny based approaches for the clarification of the molecular basis of traits of business interest; to participate in the design of marker assisted breeding.

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