Potato Breeding & Genomics Scientist – Climate-Ready

Agroscope; Zürich; In loco; CHF 80.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Agroscope in Zürich, Switzerland, seeks a highly motivated PhD-level researcher to advance potato breeding and genomic approaches. You will manage projects, coordinate research activities, and collaborate with partners from research and practice in an international team.

The role includes developing pre-breeding methods, conducting field trials, and translating genomic findings into practical breeding applications, with opportunities to publish and present internationally.

Competenze

• PhD in plant genetics, plant breeding or plant physiology.
• You are highly motivated, self-reliant, resilient and a proactive team-player.
• Experience writing and/or managing project applications (Swiss/EU) and networking.
• Knowledge of two official Swiss languages and English.

Mansioni

• Develop innovative approaches to potato breeding and coordinate with research and breeding partners.
• Manage and autonomously plan and coordinate the project and related activities.
• Develop and implement pre-breeding approaches, mutagenesis and field trials; conduct screening and basic breeding steps.
• Perform genomic studies focusing on genomics, epigenomics and bioinformatics; translate findings to breeding applications.
• Prepare results for dissemination to breeders and the sector; publish in journals and present at conferences; engage with stakeholders.
• Acquire and manage externally funded projects, including drafting applications and supervising students.

Conoscenze

Team-player

English proficiency

Formazione

PhD in plant genetics

Descrizione del lavoro

Agroscope in Zürich, Switzerland, seeks a highly motivated PhD-level researcher to advance potato breeding and genomic approaches. You will manage projects, coordinate research activities, and collaborate with partners from research and practice in an international team.

The role includes developing pre-breeding methods, conducting field trials, and translating genomic findings into practical breeding applications, with opportunities to publish and present internationally.