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POSITION:  Wheat Breeder Assistant

Spirou Group, founded in 1947, has a major focus on corn, cotton and vegetable seeds and is dealing with breeding, research, production, development and distribution of above seeds around Mediterranean region.

For our wheat breeding station, in Greece, we are recruiting a wheat breeder assistant.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supervision and implementation of the wheat (durum & soft) breeding activities in Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Spain, Turkey, Middle East and contribution to planning.

  • Trait development wheat germplasm and parental line improvement and creation and identification of new wheat crossing combinations.

  • Production of nucleus and breeder seed and genetic purity of materials upstream in the supply chain.

  • Management of the above activities on target, time, and cost.

PROFILE

  • PhD. or equivalent degree in Agricultural Sciences with emphasis in breeding, genetics

  • Extensive knowledge of wheat and experience in the farming and production. Affinity with wheat and with field work is a must

  • A minimum of 5 years experience in breeding. Very good knowledge of computer applications

  • Strong communication skills, ability to operate in East Mediterranean and Black Sea region.

Regular travel is required.

Position is based in Greece

Send your CV (Code KL-101) in English via e-mail to the:

HR Manager
Spirou Group of Companies
International Division
5, Markoni Str.
122 42 Athens, Greece
Tel.: +30 210 3497580
e-mail: gspirou.office@spirou.gr

NOTE: "CV KL-101 Wheat breeder assistant" must be written in the subject field of your e-mail

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Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.

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