Melon Breeder
Location: Southern Europe Bayer CropScience Vegetable Seeds
Job description
In this position you will represent the Breeder in setting up and executing the Breeding program. You will be responsible for:
- Line and hybrid development for EMEA and Global Melon markets according to the company Business, Marketing and Sales (M&S) and Research and Development (R&D) plan.
- Participate in Global Melon R&D Team, as a part of multidisciplinary scientific effort.
- Improve efficiency and productivity of the breeding program by optimizing use and integration of new technologies with conventional breeding techniques.
- Work closely with M&S to align breeding goals with current and future market needs and those of our customers.
- Develop a thorough knowledge of the global melon industry to provide insight to the product development process.
- Prepare, implement and monitor specified crop budgets and operational plans.
- Manage, support and direct the breeding team personnel in alignment with Bayer Crop Science Vegetable Seeds, corporate values, vision and safety.
You will be based in Southern Europe.
Type of contract: permanent.
Your qualifications
- PhD in Genetics / Plant Breeding or related disciplines.
- Minimum of 5 years melon breeding experience required.
- In depth working knowledge of horticulture, agronomy, genetics, pathology, statistics, physiology and molecular genetics.
Experience and skills
- Team Player and People Management
- Organization, breeding program management and planning
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must be fluent in English.
The candidate must be eligible to work in the European Union.
Your application
We offer a position in the organization with individual and professional developments.
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Reference Code: 0000127389
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