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

Location: Breda, The Netherlands

Driscoll’s is developing a strong position in the European berry market from their EMEA headquarters in Breda. Our organisation has long-term partnerships with retailers and is working intensively to create the Berry Experience and expanding the appealing brand Driscoll's. The team in Breda is professional, informal and energetic. As our dynamic European organisation is growing rapidly, we are looking for an ambitious Applied Research Manager.

  • As an Applied research Manager you will identify, evaluate and assist with the development and commercialization of berry production
  • Define, prioritize and communicate regional farming needs and gaps
  • Execute On Farm Trials to improve new genetic selections performance and ensure their successful commercialization
  • Execute new research techniques and innovative process
  • You are the liaison between Nursery and Global Research
  • You will Consult in growing test plots that support the work of research and breeding departments in the districts
  • It will be important to develop and maintain great relationships across Product Quality, Production Management, Global Applied Research, Breeding, Growers, and the Nursery.

You are the ideal candidate for us if you have 8 years progressively responsible experience in research management and a master or PhD in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Breeding, Plant Physiology or a related field and experience in agricultural or biological research. This position focusses on the Plant Physiology side of the job, more then the actual research. You possess some knowledge of resource usage, plant health and pest pressure assessment, knowledge of soils and agricultural practices. Your English and Dutch are fluent and knowledge of German is preferred. You have an eye for details and you are result-oriented, have effective verbal and written skills, good organizational, math and analytical ability. Furthermore you will show passion in your work, know how to motivate people and you strive to gain knowledge and skills for self-development. Working in a high pressure environment is no problem for you and you have the ability to adapt to frequent change. You possess a valid drivers license.

We offer you: a chance to build a young fast growing brand and be part of a `energetic young’ and winning team that opens doors to a very broad experience with limitless international opportunities for talents. In order to complete your goals, you can count on the support of a professional and global company, that finds itself in a structurally growing movement.

Visit our websites for further information: www.driscolls.eu and www.driscolls.com

If you are interested in this position and meet the requirements, then please send your CV and a cover letter, both in English, to Vanessa Beekman, at recruitment@driscolls.eu
Acquisition regarding this job opening is not appreciated.

More positions from: Driscoll's of Europe BV

Posted from November 1, 2013 until May 1, 2014
SeedQuest reference number: 42202

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