Hazera Seeds B.V. is an international organisation, active in research, processing, marketing and sales of vegetable seeds. With our head office in Made in the Netherlands, we also operate facilities in Tuitjenhorn and Rilland (The Netherlands), USA, Germany, UK, Poland, Ukraine and South Africa. Hazera is a member of the Limagrain Group, one of the world’s largest seed companies.

For the Company’s activities in vegetables we seek a: Project Lead Allium prebreeding (full time) In this position you are responsible for the research programs on genetic resources and new trait discovery in Alliums, aiming at making new Allium traits and technologies available for our global breeding programs. You are part of and interact closely with a multidisciplinary, international team of researchers, with different disciplines. As a Project Lead Allium Pre-breeding, you are asked to combine practical plant breeding activities with project management skills. In this position, you are up to date of public advancements in Allium by staying in close contact with international research groups, interact in national and international projects and are proactive in applying this in internal (pre)breeding programs.

The position of PL Allium prebreeding is based at the Allium R&D Station of Hazera in Rilland, The Netherlands. Additionally, close interaction with researchers in Hazera and within the Limagrain Vegetable Seeds (LVS) division, which requires travelling to LVS sites.

You report to the Head of Breeding Technology Allium & Crucifers of Hazera.

Your tasks & responsibilities:

• Initiate, lead and execute multidisciplinary research projects aimed at trait identification and innovating the breeding processes with regard to trait evaluation
• Collect, maintain and characterize genetic resources
• Strengthen the knowledge base of the company within the field of Allium genetic resources, and expand our freedom-to-operate and intellectual property position
• Provide direct and functional leadership to individuals and teams
• Maintain, build and leverage internal and external networks to support delivery of business goals

Your profile:

• PhD in plant Breeding or related field within the Life Sciences
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• Experience in plant breeding is required, Allium specific is desirable
• Working experience in or with the (seed) industry
• Excellent command of the English language, Dutch is preferred

Our offer:

• A multilateral position, operating in an international environment.
• A collegial environment where initiative is appreciated.
• A position with a competitive remuneration.

Your application:

For information on the job mail webjobs@hazera.com.

If you are enthusiastic to join a growing organization, please send your motivation letter and resume, preferably by e-mail or by using the application form on our website www.hazera.nl, or via e-mail: webjobs@hazera.com.