Lead Tomato Breeding Programme – Almería, Global R&D

Kws Saat Ag; Almería; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KWS is looking for an experienced Tomato Breeder (m/f/d) to lead our tomato breeding programme in Almería, one of Europe’s dynamic vegetable-growing regions. You will shape the programme, drive it toward commercial success with support from a global R&D network and long-term stability of KWS.

Requirements include a minimum of 5 years in vegetable breeding, a PhD or MSc in plant breeding, knowledge in quantitative genetics, plant pathology, breeding methods, and fluency in English; Spanish is

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a vegetable breeding programme.
• PhD or master's degree with a focus on plant breeding.
• Good knowledge in quantitative genetics, plant pathology, breeding methodology and the vegetable market.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; preferably good working knowledge of Spanish.
• Ability to work in field conditions and conduct assessment/selection.
• Strong communicator and a team player with excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in an international team of breeders and scientists.
• Willingness and flexibility for business trips.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the tomato breeding programme.
• Use, innovate and optimize breeding schemes with state-of-the-art technologies for development and selection of high-quality, commercially successful varieties.
• Cooperate with internal groups of breeding, research, product development and production.
• Bring ideas and support scientific research projects.
• Manage, direct and coordinate activities for competent employees and ensure the breeding team's efficient functioning.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish knowledge

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Team player

Organizational skills

International collaboration

Education

PhD or MSc in plant breeding

Job description

KWS is looking for an experienced Tomato Breeder (m/f/d) to lead our tomato breeding programme in Almería, one of Europe’s dynamic vegetable-growing regions. You will shape the programme, drive it toward commercial success with support from a global R&D network and long-term stability of KWS.

Requirements include a minimum of 5 years in vegetable breeding, a PhD or MSc in plant breeding, knowledge in quantitative genetics, plant pathology, breeding methods, and fluency in English; Spanish is