Hybrid Barley Breeder (m/f/d)

KWS Group; Northeim; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading plant breeding company is looking for a Hybrid Barley Breeder to enhance its hybrid barley breeding program in Germany. This full-time position will focus on the development of hybrid varieties tailored for the European market. Ideal candidates will have an MSc or PhD in plant breeding, extensive experience in hybrid breeding, and strong data analysis skills. This role offers opportunities for personal development and a supportive work environment.

Leistungen

Capital-forming benefits

Christmas and holiday pay

Childcare allowance

Job bike

Professional development opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Experience in hybrid breeding of agricultural crops.
• Strong organizational skills and affinity for digital tools.
• Willingness to travel frequently in Germany.

Aufgaben

• Develop and select competitive parental components and hybrids.
• Conduct various types of data analysis.
• Support commercial launches and variety trials.

Kenntnisse

Hybrid breeding methodology

Data analysis

Quantitative genetics

Field testing

Team collaboration

English fluency

German (plus)

Ausbildung

MSc or PhD in plant breeding or related field

Tools

Genomic tools

Jobbeschreibung

Are you ready to help shape the future of plant breeding in a sustainability-focused international company?

At KWS Lochow GmbH, we are seeking a Hybrid Barley Breeder (m/f/d) to strengthen our hybrid barley breeding program at our station in Wetze near Einbeck, close to the KWS headquarters. Alternatively, you may choose to work from our Wohlde location in Germany.

In this role, you will be a key member of our European hybrid breeding team, driving the development of hybrid barley varieties for the European market. This full-time, permanent position is available as soon as possible.

Join one of the world’s leading barley breeding companies, where hybrid barley is a strategic priority.

These will be your key areas of responsibility

• Develop and select competitive parental components and hybrids together with the Lead Breeder
• Strengthen hybrid pools for relevant markets
• Conduct various types of data analysis
• Collaborate closely with our KWS barley breeding team, seed production, and our research and biotechnology teams on data and tool development
• Support commercial launches and variety trials

Bring in your strengths

• MSc or PhD in plant breeding or related field, with a strong focus on hybrid breeding methodology
• Several years of experience in hybrid breeding of an agricultural crop; knowledge of cereals is a plus
• Solid knowledge of quantitative genetics, field testing, and statistics as well as experience using genomic tools in a breeding context
• Well organized with strong affinity for digital tools and handling large datasets
• Entrepreneurial, innovative, and collaborative mindset
• Team player with a hands‑on, self‑starting attitude
• Fluency in English; German is a plus
• Willingness to travel frequently in Germany during the summer season

Start your future with us! What we offer to help you grow

• Located just 15 minutes from our headquarters, our KWS site in Wetze combines the values of a family‑run company—closeness, reliability, vision, and independence—with a small, collegial team of around 35–40 employees
• As a Hybrid Barley Breeder, you will contribute to one of KWS’s top strategic priorities and work alongside a motivated and supportive team
• We create the appropriate framework conditions for you: capital‑forming benefits, Christmas and holiday pay, childcare allowance, job bike etc…
• According to the motto: "Make yourself grow!" we promote individual professional and personal development

Advance your career and grow with us in your role

Start today by submitting your digital application via our job portal. We look forward to receiving your application!