Junior Breeder Sugar Beet; m​/f​/d

Our Profile

Strube D&S GmbH is one of the leading international companies in the field of plant breeding and seed multiplication, headquartered in Germany. Strube specializes in breeding sugar beet and wheat and markets, among other products, seed for sunflowers, chickpeas and soybeans. As part of the Frenchrooted RAGT Group, we are active in more than 50 countries. The company’s research and development departments use state-of-the art technologies to ensure a high-performing and highly innovative product portfolio tailored to farmers’ needs.

Further information about the company and the RAGT Group can also be found on our website.

Ort:
Schlanstedt, Sachsen-Anhalt

Vollzeit

festangestellt

For Our Sugarbeet Breeding Department, Line-breeding Female Components, We Are Looking For The Following Position At Our R&D Site Schlanstedt, Saxony-Anhalt, As Soon As Possible, On a Permanent Full-time Basis (40 Hours/week)

Reference No.: 401-006

• Participation in the development of elite breeding components
• Collecting phenotypic data in the field at European sites
• Carrying out plant selection in the field with a seasonal focus
• Statistical evaluation and visualization of data
• Support in the field of data management and data sciences
• Close cooperation with employees at various global breeding sites to ensure the implementation of the defined activities
• Travel activity with up to 30% including longer stays in other European countries
• Supervision of internal research projects
• Participation in research projects in cooperation with various private and public organizations

• M.Sc. in plant breeding, plant genetics, plant sciences, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of plant genetics and its application in breeding programs
• Knowledge and application of quantitative genetics and population genetics
• Knowledge of breeding methods and breeding schemes
• Familiarity with the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of breeding results
• Fundamental statistical knowledge and proficiency in using databases and MS Office
• Flexibility to adapt workflows to the seasonal requirements of plant breeding
• Willingness and physical fitness to conduct fieldwork during summer and autumn
• Team player
• Very good language skills in German and English
• Category B driving licence

• Work in an innovative, great team
• Comprehensive onboarding.
• Responsible, varied and interesting tasks
• 30 days of annual leave
• Employer-subsidized lunch in the cafeteria
• Option for mobile work by arrangement with the department head
• Job-related further training opportunities
• Employer contribution to capital-forming benefits (Vermögenswirksame Leistungen)