The Institute for International Crop Improvement (IICI) at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is recruiting for a highly motivated researcher interested in applying their skills towards improving food security crops for smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. This position as a full-time Research Associate involves developing and characterizing genetically engineered and genome edited crop varieties with improved disease and pest resistance traits. Within the IICI team, the incumbent will be responsible for developing and adapting new plant transformation methods, undertaking various molecular and physicochemical analyses, and assisting in compiling, analyzing, and interpreting results. The Research Associate will also serve as a resource to others, including visiting