Senior Research Lead (m/f/d) Complex Traits Maize

☞ KWS Group

Aussicht: 159

Update Tag: 18-10-2024

Ort: Einbeck Lower Saxony

Kategorie: R & D Wissenschaft Labor Andere

Industrie: Biotechnology Research Farming

Position: Mid-Senior level

Jobtyp: Full-time

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Join our dynamic team in Einbeck and embark on an exciting journey as a Senior Research Lead (m/f/d) in Maize Breeding!In this full-time, permanent rolebased in Einbeck(Lower-Saxony in Germany), you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the development and application of innovative methods to enhance abiotic stress tolerance in maize hybrids.Your responsibilities:
  • Develop and apply innovative methods to enhance abiotic stress tolerance in maize hybrids, focusing on drought and low nitrogen conditions.
  • Utilize field, environmental, molecular, and digital phenotyping data to improve complex traits and optimize breeding strategies.
  • Development and implementation of strategies for continuous improvement of complex traits by predictive breeding and optimal use of genomic and phenomic data
  • Lead a team of research scientists and technicians, collaborating with international breeders, biostatisticians, molecular geneticists, and station managers.
  • Plan, conduct, analyze, and interpret maize field trials in Europe and the US.
  • Actively participate in research and technology development projects to advance maize breeding techniques.
Your profile:
  • Ph.D. in plant breeding or a related area or a Master´s degree in plant breeding with several years of work experience in a relevant field.
  • Strong background in plant breeding methodology, including predictive breeding, quantitative genetics, and statistics.
  • Proficiency in statistical analysis software, preferably R, for data analysis and interpretation.
  • Experience in conducting plant breeding field trials, demonstrating knowledge of trial design, data collection, and analysis.
  • Familiarity with one or more of the following fields: phenomics, envirotyping, plant physiology, agronomy, and molecular genetics, would be advantageous.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple teams.
  • Fluent in English; proficiency in German is a plus.
  • High level of initiative, autonomy, reliability, and flexibility in handling multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Willingness to travel, up to 25% of the time, for field trials and collaborative meetings.
If you are passionate about advancing maize breeding techniques, have a strong scientific background, and thrive in a collaborative research environment, we encourage you to apply online for this exciting opportunity. Join us in shaping the future of agricultural innovation!
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Frist: 02-12-2024

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