Genomic Breeder: Cucurbits & Leafy Greens

Enza Zaden; Enkhuizen; Hybrid; EUR 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Remote work allowance

Annual bonus 10%

25 vacation days

Overnight accommodation support

Job summary

Enza Zaden is seeking a Genomic Breeder to translate genomics into practical breeding tools. You will bridge breeders and data scientists, shaping data-driven strategies to accelerate crop improvement across vegetables.

The role is 38 hours per week, with Genomic Breeder I or II levels and a monthly gross salary between €3,984 and €6,223. Other benefits include vacation allowance, annual bonus, days off, laptop and phone, remote work allowance, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Quantitative Genetics, Bioinformatics, Data Science, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in genomic breeding, genomic selection, or a related discipline.
• Experience analyzing genotypic and phenotypic data in a breeding context.
• Knowledge of modern breeding principles, including genetic gain, selection strategies, and KPIs.
• Sufficient bioinformatics and scripting literacy to collaborate effectively with data scientists and bioinformaticians.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with breeders to understand breeding challenges and opportunities.
• Lead implementation of genomic selection and other data-driven breeding approaches.
• Analyze genotypic and phenotypic data and translate insights into breeding strategies.
• Ensure the quality, consistency, and interpretation of genotypic and phenotypic data used in breeding decisions.
• Contribute crop-specific expertise to develop methods, workflows, and software with data scientists and bioinformaticians.
• Lead implementation projects and support stakeholder alignment, adoption, and continuous improvement of new breeding technologies.

Skills

Genomic breeding

Genomic selection

Data analysis

Breeding principles

Bioinformatics scripting

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

MSc/PhD in Plant Breeding

Job description

Enza Zaden is seeking a Genomic Breeder to translate genomics into practical breeding tools. You will bridge breeders and data scientists, shaping data-driven strategies to accelerate crop improvement across vegetables.

The role is 38 hours per week, with Genomic Breeder I or II levels and a monthly gross salary between €3,984 and €6,223. Other benefits include vacation allowance, annual bonus, days off, laptop and phone, remote work allowance, and a retirement plan.