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We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.\nPostdoctoral Scientist - Functional Genomics\nPostdoctoral Scientist - Functional Genomics\nAs a Postdoctoral Scientist in Functional Genomics at Bayer Crop Science R&D, you will play a pivotal role in advancing functional genomics and high-throughput screening initiatives that directly fuel pipeline innovation in agricultural science. Working closely with a multidisciplinary research team, you will serve as a technical expert responsible for the design and optimization of custom, fit-for-purpose assays across a variety of models and cell types. 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