We are searching for a Wheat breeder (m/f/d).

Within the cereal breeding team and under the responsibility of the cereal department leader you will work within a
young, dynamic company and team, where creative and autonomous candidate with excellent relationship skills
will be highly regarded.

 

Your missions :

  • Develop wheat varieties for the French market
  • Define the short and long term objectives of the breeding program in relationship with development and marketing teams
  • Evolve and implement the breeding strategy for this market in close cooperation with the European breeding team
  • Manage the breeding program with full integration of available breeding technologies and conduct assessment of breeding material
  • Scoring and analyzing breeding data
  • Manage a motivated breeding team dedicated to the program
  • Scientific support of research projects with external partners
  • Participate in the management of the station, ressources and work organisation
  • Promote innovation

 

Your profile :

  • Master or doctorate/PhD in plant breeding, agriculture sciences or related
  • Minimum 3 year’s of experience in practical breeding
  • Solid knowledge in breeding methodology
  • General competence in statistics, data management, presentation and reporting
  • Strong interpersonal, organisational and analytical skills as well as leadership skills
  • Travelling in France and Europe occasionally
  • Fluent English and French

 

Application:

This position is based at our new breeding station in Terminiers (30 km North of Orléans).
CV will be collected until a suitable candidate is hired.
If interested, please send a cover letter and CV in relation to the essential job duties and responsibilities along to recrutement@dsv-france.fr