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Other languages:Spanish (native)es:Native

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Course instructionMolecular biologyGenetic engineeringRegulatory complianceStakeholder liaisonGMO approvalField trial managementLaboratory coordinationVirtual learning

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About

María Pía is an Assistant Professor at Universidad Nacional de Río Negro (UNRN), leading undergraduate and graduate courses in Basic Genetics, Population Genetics, Animal Breeding, and Chemical Basis of Genetics. She has also served as a substitute lecturer for Genetic Engineering and designed molecular biology and genetics content for animal production. Her contributions extend to research, with over 25 co-authored publications in journals like Poultry Science and Plant Cell. She also supervises theses and fellows, training human resources. Earlier, María Pía gained industry experience as a Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Bayer CropScience S.A., managing regulatory filings for transgenic events in soybean, cotton, and corn. She liaised with SENASA and the Ministry of Agriculture for GMO approvals. Her academic journey at UNRN began as a Teaching Assistant, progressing to her current professorial role. With a PhD in Biological Sciences from Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP) and a Postdoctoral Fellowship from CIT Río Negro, María Pía brings a robust academic foundation. She seeks roles that combine technical development, such as PCR and molecular diagnostics, with training and mentorship. Her expertise spans molecular biology and genetics applied to animal production and health, and she is open to opportunities in both academic and industry settings.

Highlights

  • Led undergraduate and graduate courses, teaching Basic Genetics, Population Genetics, Animal Breeding, and Chemical Basis of Genetics.
  • Covered course instruction as substitute lecturer for Genetic Engineering, a core subject of the Biotechnology Engineering degree.
  • Designed and delivered curricular content in molecular biology and genetics applied to animal production.
  • Incorporated ICT tools for the virtualization of classes and evaluation of final degree projects.
  • Managed regulatory filings for transgenic events in soybean, cotton, and corn, liaising with SENASA and Ministry of Agriculture for GMO approval.
  • Co-authored 25+ publications, including articles in Poultry Science, Transgenic Research, and Plant Cell.
  • Co-authored an academic book, "Desde Mendel hasta las moléculas" (2024).
  • Managed GMO regulatory filings for transgenic crops, liaising directly with SENASA and the Ministry of Agriculture.
  • Led 3 self-funded research projects as Principal Investigator (2022–2027) in pathogen detection, veterinary parasitology, and poultry genetics.

Work preferences

Job type
Freelance / Independent, Part-time
Company size / type
Growth-stage startup (21-200), Large/multinational (200+)
Culture
Growth-stage startup (21-200), Large Company
Industries
Online Education & Training
Hours
EST business hours
Available from
Jul 2026
Notice period
1 week
Engagement
Open to contract / freelance

Salary context

Benchmarks for SMB non-tech role · Senior (7+ yrs).

India equivalent
$1,600/mo
This candidate
$2,000/mo
US local hire
$7,000/mo
Save ~$60,000/yr vs. equivalent US hire.

US figures from BLS OEWS 2024 + Glassdoor; India figures from US SMB offshore vendor pricing. Adjusted for the candidate's seniority.

Work experience

  1. Assistant Professor - Basic Genetics / Population Genetics and Animal Breeding / Chemical Basis of Genetics · Universidad Nacional de Río Negro (UNRN)
    Jan 2023 — Present
    AR

    - Lead professor for undergraduate and graduate courses, responsible for teaching Basic Genetics, Population Genetics and Animal Breeding, and Chemical Basis of Genetics. - Substitute Lecturer Genetic Engineering course. Universidad Nacional de Río…

  2. Instructor - Microbiology, Chemistry, and Soil Mechanics (technical/tertiary level) · CEAER
    Jan 2017 — Jan 2024
    AR

    - Interim and tenured professor in technical-professional programs, and instructor at the Center for Specialization in Regional Economic Affairs (CEAER).

  3. Teaching Assistant (Head) - Genetics · Universidad Nacional de Río Negro (UNRN)
    Jan 2016 — Jan 2023
    AR

    - Responsible for laboratory practical activities in Basic Genetics, Population Genetics and Animal Breeding, and Agricultural Basis and Animal Science. - Incorporated ICT tools for the virtualization of classes and evaluation of final degree…

  4. Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Seeds, Conosur Manager · Bayer CropScience S.A.
    Jan 2013 — Jan 2015

    - Managed regulatory filings for transgenic events in soybean, cotton, and corn; direct liaison with SENASA and the Ministry of Agriculture (Biotechnology Directorate) for confined field trials release and dossiers for GMO approval.

  5. Laboratory Manager · Abiplant
    Jan 2013 — Jan 2013

    - Coordinated the company's laboratory activities.

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Education

  1. PhD · Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP)
    2006—2010
    AR· Biological Sciences
  2. Postdoctoral Fellowship · Centro de Investigaciones y Transferencia de Río Negro (CIT Río Negro)
    2017—2019
    AR· Qualitative and Quantitative Composition of Secondary Metabolites
  3. Bachelor's Degree · Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP)
    2007—2013
    AR· Agricultural Engineer
  4. Bachelor's Degree · Universidad Nacional de Quilmes (UNQ)
    2002—2005
    AR· Biotechnology
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