KWS SAAT SE
Location
Einbeck | Germany
Job description
Become part of our motivated team in Einbeck and embark on an exciting journey as a Research Scientist (m/f/d) in Breeding Technologies in Maize ! In this full-time position with a permanent employment contract, based in Einbeck (Lower Saxony, Germany), you have the opportunity to have a significant impact on the development and application of innovative methods to enhance abiotic stress resistance in maize hybrids.
Your responsibilities:
Develop, evaluate, and implement digital phenotyping and envirotyping methods to improve complex traits in maize and to optimize breeding strategies.
Collaborate with various teams of scientists and technicians working with international breeders, biostatisticians, molecular geneticists, and station managers
Plan, conduct, analyze, and evaluate maize field trials in Europe and the USA
Actively participate in research and technology development projects to enhance maize breeding techniques
Your profile:
Master's degree or Ph.D. in plant breeding, digital phenotyping, or a related field
Strong knowledge in plant breeding methodology, quantitative genetics, and field trial analytics
Proficiency in statistical analysis software, preferably R, for data analysis and interpretation
Experience in conducting field trials in plant breeding, proven expertise in trial planning, data collection, and analysis
Familiarity with one or more of the following areas: phenomics, environmental characterization, plant physiology, agronomy, would be advantageous
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders from different teams
High degree of initiative, independence, reliability, and flexibility in simultaneously handling multiple tasks and projects
Fluent in English; knowledge of German is advantageous
Willingness to travel (up to 25% of the time) for field trials and collaboration meetings
If you are passionately interested in advancing maize breeding techniques, possess a solid scientific foundation, and thrive in a collaborative research environment, we encourage you to upload your online application!
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