Hands-on Plant Breeder – Cauliflower & Kohlrabi, Data-Driven

Enza Zaden; Nederland; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 hours per week

Gross monthly salary €3,655–€4,781

Vacation: 25 days

Annual bonus up to 10%

Laptop and mobile phone

Retirement plan

Travel allowance for Europe

Remote work allowance when partly from

Job summary

Enza Zaden is seeking a Junior Breeder for Cauliflower & Kohlrabi in Enkhuizen, The Netherlands. You will work hands-on with breeding trials, data processing, and learn from experienced breeders while gradually taking more responsibility.

You will support trial planning, data analysis, and selection decisions, combining field observations with greenhouse work in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• MSc in Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences, Genetics or a related field.
• Good communication skills in English.
• A basic understanding of plant breeding and genetics.
• Interest in working with breeding data and data-driven methods.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Europe.

Responsibilities

• Observing, evaluating and selecting plants in breeding and screening trials;
• Recording, processing and analyzing breeding and screening data;
• Planning and preparing breeding activities and trials;
• Supporting the execution and follow-up of breeding projects;
• Using data to support selection decisions and improve breeding activities;
• Working independently on assigned activities while collaborating with the breeding team.

Education

MSc degree in Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences, Genetics or related field

Job description

Enza Zaden is seeking a Junior Breeder for Cauliflower & Kohlrabi in Enkhuizen, The Netherlands. You will work hands-on with breeding trials, data processing, and learn from experienced breeders while gradually taking more responsibility.

You will support trial planning, data analysis, and selection decisions, combining field observations with greenhouse work in a collaborative environment.