Pepper Breeding Lead: Global Trials & Genomics

Biogya - Sementi; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Biogya - Sementi in Almería, Spain, seeks an experienced Plant Breeder to lead pepper breeding programs for local and international markets. You will manage germplasm, design multi-location trials, and guide data-driven decisions across breeding cycles.

Required are a Master’s in Plant Breeding (PhD preferred) and 3+ years of experience, with English and Spanish language proficiency. Travel nationally and internationally is expected; coordination with production, sales, and marketing teams is

Formación

• Master's degree in Plant Breeding or Genetics (PhD a plus).
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in plant breeding.

Responsabilidades

• Breed commercially superior pepper varieties for Spanish and international markets.
• Manage germplasm resources: selection, characterization, and conservation of elite materials.
• Design and run multi-location field trials to evaluate performance across environments.
• Analyze field data to guide variety selection and breeding decisions.
• Develop and implement new breeding technologies and methods to improve efficiency.
• Support Molecular Biology and Plant Pathology department teams.
• Collaborate with Breeding Coordinator on short- and long-term strategies.
• Coordinate with seed production, sales, and marketing to align breeding with market needs.
• Lead and coordinate breeding activities with structured planning and resource allocation.
• Oversee personnel flow, appraisal and training within the breeding team on-site and at external sites.
• Stay updated on pepper breeding advances, genetics, and market trends.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and technical documentation.

Descripción del empleo

Biogya - Sementi in Almería, Spain, seeks an experienced Plant Breeder to lead pepper breeding programs for local and international markets. You will manage germplasm, design multi-location trials, and guide data-driven decisions across breeding cycles.

Required are a Master’s in Plant Breeding (PhD preferred) and 3+ years of experience, with English and Spanish language proficiency. Travel nationally and internationally is expected; coordination with production, sales, and marketing teams is