Assistant Wheat Breeder
Location: Spalding, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Elsoms Wheat Ltd is a wheat breeding collaboration between European plant breeders, Nordsaat, Saaten Union Recherche and Elsoms Seeds. As part of our expanding wheat breeding programme, we are seeking an Assistant Wheat Breeder to assist in the planning and execution of the UK wheat breeding programme based in Spalding. The successful applicant will work alongside our Wheat Breeder on all aspects of the breeding programme with an aim to accelerate the production of new varieties using the latest techniques.
The position:
- Practical field orientated breeding position
- This is a key position in a rapidly expanding breeding programme
- There is tremendous potential for development for someone who is diligent and committed.
Responsibilities:
- Organisation and selection of breeding material
- Application of modern breeding technologies like DH, SSD and MAS
- Contribution to decision making process on variety registration
- Interaction with biotech facilities associated with the company
Profile:
- MSc or Ph.D. in plant breeding or related discipline, or several years’ experience in a cereal (or other) breeding programme
- Organised, analytical and able to multitask
- Detail orientated and accurate
- Skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary team
Application:
Please apply in the strictest confidence to:
Rachel Brudenall
Elsoms Seeds Ltd.
Pinchbeck Road
Spalding, Lincolnshire PE11 1QG
United Kingdom
Tel: 01775 715000
or email rachel.brudenall@elsoms.com
Full details can be seen on our websites www.elsoms.com and www.elsomswheat.com.
An application form can be downloaded and returned electronically.
Closing date: February 14th 2015
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