Genomic Plant Breeder — Data-Driven Crop Innovation

Enza Zaden BV; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop

Mobile phone

Vacation days

Remote work allowance

Overnight accommodation support

Retirement plan

Commuting reimbursement

Great to Grow development program

Job summary

Enza Zaden is seeking a Genomic Breeder to translate data and genomics into practical breeding solutions that impact the field. You will help breeders apply genomic selection and data-driven approaches within breeding programs for better decisions.

Working at the intersection of breeding, genomics, data science, and bioinformatics, you will translate complex genetic insights into tools and strategies that accelerate breeding progress.

Qualifications

• 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 effectively with data scientists and bioinformaticians.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with breeders to understand breeding challenges, objectives, and opportunities.
• Drive the implementation of genomic selection, predictive breeding, and other data-driven breeding approaches within breeding programs.
• 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 together with data scientists and bioinformaticians.
• Lead implementation projects and support stakeholder alignment, adoption, and continuous improvement of new breeding technologies.

Skills

Genomic breeding

Data analysis

Breeder communication

Project management

Scripting literacy

Education

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

Job description

Enza Zaden is seeking a Genomic Breeder to translate data and genomics into practical breeding solutions that impact the field. You will help breeders apply genomic selection and data-driven approaches within breeding programs for better decisions.

Working at the intersection of breeding, genomics, data science, and bioinformatics, you will translate complex genetic insights into tools and strategies that accelerate breeding progress.