Genomic Breeder: Data-Driven Solanaceae Innovation

Enza Zaden Services B.V.; Enkhuizen; On-site; EUR 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Laptop and mobile phone

Remote work allowance

Vacation days: 25

Retirement plan

Commuting reimbursement

Well-being programs

Job summary

Enza Zaden in the Netherlands is seeking a Genomic Breeder who will bring genomic technologies into our breeding programs and help breeders make data-driven decisions. Working at the intersection of breeding, genomics, data science, and bioinformatics, you will translate complex genetic insights into practical tools and strategies that accelerate breeding progress.

You will collaborate with breeders and technical specialists, contribute to the development of the next generation of vegetable

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, predictive breeding, or a related discipline.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting genotypic and phenotypic data in a breeding context.
• Knowledge of modern breeding principles, including genetic gain, selection strategies, experimental design, and breeding KPIs.
• Sufficient bioinformatics and scripting literacy to collaborate with data scientists and bioinformaticians.

Responsibilities

• Partner with breeders to understand breeding challenges, objectives, and opportunities.
• Drive the implementation of genomic selection, predictive breeding, and other data-driven approaches.
• Analyze genotypic and phenotypic data and translate insights into breeding strategies and recommendations.
• Ensure the quality, consistency, and interpretation of genotypic and phenotypic data used in breeding decisions.
• Contribute crop-specific expertise to the development of new 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

Predictive breeding

Data analysis

Bioinformatics

Scripting

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

MSc or PhD in Plant Breeding/Genetics/Quantitative Genetics/Bioinformatics/Data Science or related field

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Enza Zaden in the Netherlands is seeking a Genomic Breeder who will bring genomic technologies into our breeding programs and help breeders make data-driven decisions. Working at the intersection of breeding, genomics, data science, and bioinformatics, you will translate complex genetic insights into practical tools and strategies that accelerate breeding progress.

You will collaborate with breeders and technical specialists, contribute to the development of the next generation of vegetable