Scientist (m/f/d) for Digital Phenotyping

KWS Group; Einbeck; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player in agriculture seeks a passionate Scientist for Digital Phenotyping. In this exciting role, you will lead the way in plant breeding innovations by applying cutting-edge digital phenotyping technology to enhance maize and oilseed crops. Collaborate with international teams, develop new methodologies, and implement advanced technologies that shape the future of agriculture. With a commitment to personal and professional growth, this family-run company offers an inspiring work environment, excellent resources, and opportunities for development. If you are ready to make a significant impact in the agricultural sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Leistungen

Ergonomic Workstations

Multiple Screens

Air Conditioning

Subsidized Canteen

Free Parking

Capital-forming Benefits

Christmas Bonus

Vacation Bonus

Qualifikationen

• Master's or Ph.D. in relevant fields required.
• Experience in sensor technologies and field trials is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate digital phenotyping applications in field trials.
• Develop new methods in collaboration with breeders and tech experts.

Kenntnisse

Sensor Technologies

Field Trial Planning

Statistical Software (e.g., R)

GIS

Database Management (e.g., SQL)

Scientific Software (e.g., Python)

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Ausbildung

Master's in Agricultural Sciences

Ph.D. in Plant Breeding

Degree in Agricultural Engineering

Degree in Geodesy

Tools

MS Office

Statistical Software (e.g., R)

GIS Software

Databases (e.g., SQL)

Scientific Software (e.g., Python)

Jobbeschreibung

Are you driven by innovations in agriculture? Do you want to take digital phenotyping to the next level?

Plan your next career move with us and start as a Scientist (m/f/d) for Digital Phenotyping at KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA. This is a permanent, full-time position starting on May 1, 2025, located at our headquarters in Einbeck, Southern Lower Saxony.

As a Scientist, you will shape the future of plant breeding by applying and developing digital phenotyping technology for our maize and oilseed crops.

Your Responsibilities - Challenge Meets Responsibility:

• Coordinate international digital routine phenotyping application in field trials for maize and oilseed crops.
• Develop new digital phenotyping methods in collaboration with breeders and technology experts.
• Implement new technologies for breeding applications.
• Collaborate with an international team of breeding stations, breeders, and researchers.

Your Profile - Competence Meets Personality:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences, Plant Breeding, Agricultural Engineering, Geodesy, or related fields.
• Ideally, you have some experience or interest in sensor technologies for phenotypic trait capture of plants and environmental characterization.
• Experience in planning, conducting, and analyzing field trials is advantageous.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office) are essential; proven experience in statistical software (e.g., R), GIS, databases (e.g., SQL), and scientific software (e.g., Python) is a plus.
• Excellent teamwork, organizational, initiative, and communication skills.
• Fluent English is required for this role; German skills are a plus.
• Willingness to travel worldwide (up to 25%).

To help you grow with us... What can we offer you?

• As a family-run company, we live by the values of closeness, reliability, foresight, and independence - a culture that is also practiced in reality, for example, through an open and friendly working atmosphere.
• True to the motto: "Make yourself grow!" we promote individual professional and personal development.
• As a foundation, we offer excellent work equipment (ergonomic workstations, multiple screens, air conditioning, the latest laboratory equipment), a fully subsidized canteen, and ample free parking at the location.
• We create the appropriate framework conditions for you: capital-forming benefits, Christmas and vacation bonuses.

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