Genomic Breeder: Data-Driven Veggie Improvement

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

Benefits offered by this job

38 hours per week

Genomic Breeder I/II level depending</

Salary scale with bonus

Job summary

Enza Zaden seeks a Genomic Breeder to integrate genomic technologies into breeding programs, bridging breeders with data science and bioinformatics. You will translate complex genetic insights into practical breeding tools for progress across crops.

With 2+ years in genomic breeding, you will advance genomic selection and data-driven strategies, collaborating across disciplines to deliver impactful vegetable varieties and continuous improvements.

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, experimental design, and breeding KPIs
• Sufficient bioinformatics and scripting literacy to collaborate with data scientists and bioinformaticians
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Partnering with breeders to understand breeding challenges, objectives, and opportunities
• Driving the implementation of genomic selection, predictive breeding, and other data‑driven breeding approaches within breeding programs
• Analyzing genotypic and phenotypic data and translating insights into breeding strategies and recommendations
• Ensuring the quality, consistency, and interpretation of genotypic and phenotypic data used in breeding decisions
• Contributing crop‑specific expertise to the development of new methods, workflows, and software together with data scientists and bioinformaticians
• Leading implementation projects and supporting stakeholder alignment, adoption, and continuous improvement of new breeding technologies

Skills

Genomic data analysis

Bioinformatics scripting

Communication skills

Project management

Breeder collaboration

Education

MSc/PhD in Plant Breeding

Genetics or Bioinformatics related field

Tools

R/Python

Job description

Enza Zaden seeks a Genomic Breeder to integrate genomic technologies into breeding programs, bridging breeders with data science and bioinformatics. You will translate complex genetic insights into practical breeding tools for progress across crops.

With 2+ years in genomic breeding, you will advance genomic selection and data-driven strategies, collaborating across disciplines to deliver impactful vegetable varieties and continuous improvements.