Quantitative Genetics Scientist (m / f / d) for Sugarbeet and Cereals

KWS is one of the world's leading plant breeding companies. Nearly 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries generated net sales of around €1.68 billion in the fiscal year 2023 / 2024. A company with a tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for almost 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflower. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to continuously improve yield for farmers and plants' resistance to diseases, pests and abiotic stress. To that end, the company invested more than €300 million last fiscal year in research and development.

We are looking for a Quantitative Genetics Scientist (m / f / d) for Sugarbeet and Cereals for a permanent employment contract, on a full-time basis within KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA at our headquarters in Einbeck (Lower Saxony / Germany).

In this position, you will work closely with the global sugar beet and cereals breeding and breeding technology application teams. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and application of innovative predictive breeding tools.

Your responsibilities :

• Ensure and optimize application support in data analytics and biostatistics across multiple crops to drive breeding program success and increase rate of genetic gain.
• Develop a deep understanding of hybrid crops and the data analysis needs based on breeding strategy and operations
• Critically evaluate and continually expand quantitative genetics capabilities to improve breeding programs.
• Maintain a strong understanding of scientific developments related to data analysis methods.

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