Scientist Seed Research (m/f/d)

KWS SAAT SE; Einbeck; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company pension plans

Christmas and holiday bonuses

Childcare allowance

Company bike

Zusammenfassung

KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA in Einbeck, Germany seeks a Scientist Seed Research (m/f/d) on a permanent full-time basis to advance seed physiology, germination, and seed quality across crops.

You will work within our Seed Research Team to drive innovative solutions for future agriculture and collaborate with internal and external partners. The role requires independently driving research projects, developing predictive methods, and translating findings into production applications.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Agricultural Sciences or Biological Sciences; PhD optional.
• Practical experience in basic seed physiology and germination.
• Experience in assay development for routine applications.
• Good knowledge of analytical techniques relevant to seed research.
• Basic understanding of statistics, molecular biology, and coding (R).
• Interest in AI-supported tools and innovative research methods.
• Ability to work independently and in teams; strong communication.
• Fluent English; basic German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Identify and evaluate factors influencing field emergence across crops.
• Develop methods to predict and improve field emergence and seed production.
• Research seed physiology, germination, vigour, and seedling establishment.
• Generate expertise on seed physiology and quality.
• Translate findings into practical seed production applications.
• Coordinate internal and external collaborations on seed biology topics.
• Monitor literature, technologies, and IP developments in seed research.
• Assess new technologies and equipment to advance seed research.
• Develop selection criteria and molecular markers to support variety development.
• Analyse experimental data and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Coordinate laboratory activities, safety, and documentation.

Kenntnisse

Fluent English

Assay development

Statistical analysis

R programming

Molecular biology basics

Seed physiology

Independence and creativity

Ausbildung

University degree in Agricultural Sciences/Biology

Tools

Laboratory techniques

Jobbeschreibung

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Would you like to contribute to innovative seed research and help deepen our understanding of seed physiology while driving improvements in seed quality and field performance across crops?

For our Seed Research Team at KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA in Einbeck, Lower Saxony, Germany, we are looking for a Scientist Seed Research (m/f/d) on a permanent full-time basis.

Join our Seed Research team and support the development of innovative solutions that drive the future of agriculture.

Your field of activity and responsibility

• Identify and evaluate key factors influencing field emergence performance across KWS-relevant crops.
• Develop innovative methods to predict and improve field emergence performance and optimize seed production processes to enhance seed quality.
• Conduct research on seed physiology, germination physiology, vigour, and seedling establishment to improve seed performance.
• Generate scientific expertise and background information on seed physiology, seed germination, and seed quality.
• Translate scientific findings andtestingconcepts into practical applications for seed production and seed technology.
• Coordinate and support internal and external research collaborations on physiological, molecular, and seed biology topics.
• Monitor scientific literature, emerging technologies, and intellectual property developments relevant to seed research.
• Assess and implement new technologies, methodologies, and equipment to advance seed research and testing capabilities.
• Develop selection criteria, molecular markers, and other tools to support variety development and seed performance improvement.
• Analyse experimental data, document research findings, and communicate results to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate laboratory activities, including equipment management, procurement of consumables, laboratory safety, and compliance-related documentation.

Bring in your strengths

• University degree in Agricultural Sciences, Biological Sciences, especially in plant and / or seed technology and / or seed physiology, or a related discipline; a PhD is an advantage.
• Practical experience in basic research, seed physiology, and germination physiology
• Experience in assay development for routine applications.
• Good knowledge of current analytical techniques relevant to seed research.
• Basic understanding of statistics, molecular biology, and coding (e.g. R).
• Interest in AI-supported tools and innovative research methods.
• Ability to work independently, creatively, and in a goal-oriented manner.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to continuously expand scientific and technical expertise.
• Fluent English language skills; basic German language skills are a plus.

Our offer

• As a family-owned company, we live a culture based on the values of team spirit, closeness and trust, independence and foresight.
• True to our motto "Make yourself grow", we encourage individual professional and personal development.
• We create the right environment for you: Capital formation benefits, company pension plans, Christmas and holiday bonuses, childcare allowance, company bike.

KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies and employs around 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflowers. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods and invests a significant amount in research and development.

At KWS, diversity is not just a value; it is an essential part of our success. Breeding resilient crops requires diversity; likewise, our strength comes from the diversity of our teams. Whatever your background or identity is, we invite you to join us.

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