Code KL-127

The Spirou Group is recruiting a cotton breeder assistant for its cotton breeding station in Greece.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implementation of the cotton breeding activities in Greece, Spain, Turkey, Middle East and contribution to planning
• Supervision and organization of winter nursery activities
• Trait development cotton germplasm and parental line improvement and creation and identification of new cotton heterotic combinations
• Production of nucleus and breeder and basic seed and genetic purity of materials upstream in the supply chain
• Management of the above activities on target, time, and cost

PROFILE:

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Agricultural Sciences with emphasis in breeding, genetics
• Extensive knowledge of cotton and experience in the crop management and seed production. Affinity with cotton and with field work is a must
• Active work in similar position min. 3 years within Commercial Seed Co.
• Experience in field work and breeding preferably cotton. Very good knowledge of computer applications
• Strong communication skills, ability to operate in Greece, Turkey, Spain, Egypt.

Regular travel is required.

Position is based in Greece. 

APPLICATION:

Send your CV (Code KL-127) in English via e-mail to

HR Manager
SPIROU GROUP INTERNATIONAL DIVISION
5. Markoni Str.
122 42 Athens
Greece

Tel: +30 210 3497580
E-mail: gspirou.office@spirou.gr  

NOTE: "CV KL-127 Cotton breeder assistant" must be written in the subject field of your e-mail