| Join our team at the KWS Gateway Research Center where we work to strengthen our position in the global plant research community and be an integral part of the KWS network of breeding stations and research activities. We are seeking to recruit at the earliest opportunity a Research Lead on a permanent, full-time basis, in St. Louis, MO, USA. The positions primary area of expertise is in Genome Editing. To be successful in this role, a candidate should possess: Ability to develop and lead research programs on genome editing in crop plants to support gene discovery and trait development programs in KWS crops. Ability to collect and integrate a broad range of potential strategies into actionable concepts. Demonstrated success in working across different functions to implement a research program with successful outcomes. High level of knowledge and demonstrated internationally-recognized expertise in either genome editing or chromosome biology. Solid understanding of pathways relevant to DNA repair, replication and recombination. Strong leadership skills, demonstrated by several years of experience leading multiple direct reports, in addition to leading peer-based project teams that produced successful outcomes. Extensive network within the areas of DNA and/or chromosome biology. Experience in IP generation. Demonstrated goal-oriented leadership qualities to innovate and execute scientific or technological tasks with precision and sharp attention to detail. Authorization to work in US. | 
