The individual selected for this position will install in a structured way special trait(s) or pre-breeding activities. These activities will support mainstream breeding in three ways: *Develop half material(s) and gene pools with specific traits, ready to be used in the breeding programs. *Develop the respective breeding populations to be used in breeding for developing specific markers or other molecular tools. *Develop genetic knowledge to improve selection efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Develop genetic material enhancing the germplasm of one or several crops.
• Support breeding teams on the global level.
• Translate market requirements and future needs observed by the breeder and by sales and marketing into new traits in order to determine pre-breeding goals.
• Generate knowledge on genetics to increase efficiency in breeding.
• Use internal and external contacts, literature, conferences etc. to increase breeding knowledge.
• Inform the Global Head of Trait Development regarding external research projects that could be beneficial for the breeding programs in line with the crop specific breeding strategy
• Act as a contact person for research cooperation with 3rd parties.
• Manage the execution and administration of in kind contributions to research cooperation with 3rd parties.
• Manage, support and direct the pre-breeding team.
• Manage in cooperation with the Head of Breeding and HR, the personnel flow within the breeding team, including: appraisal, training and development and career planning.

Required Skills:

• Able to communicate well with peers to develop common projects.
• Able to manage several projects at the same time.
• Creative, opportunistic, pragmatic.
• Good communicative and interpersonal skills required
• Must be a team player.
• Client focused and result driven.
• Must understand marketing aspects related to downstream customers.
• Able to translate customers problems into novel genetic solutions.
• ust be willing to travel.

Required Experience:

• PhD in plant breeding or genetics preferred with 5+ years of experience in plant breeding.
• In depth working knowledge of horticulture, agronomy, genetics, pathology, statistics, physiology, molecular genetics and cell biology.

Applications

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