Postdoctoral Research Associate Field Crops Research Agroscope

• Collate, organize, and analyze datasets, including data obtained with drones and sensors
• Apply, evaluate, and improve modeling approaches (empirical and mechanistic) for grain yield, grain protein content and other important traits
• Develop quantitative methods to characterize variety adaptation to different production areas and systems, taking into account genotype by environment by management interactions
• Collect data and support the planning, coordination, and supervision of field trials (field work, post-harvest operations and laboratory analyses)
• Publish the outcomes of your research in international peer-reviewed journals
• Support students and technicians in the analysis of existing data repositories

• PhD in agronomy, crop science, plant breeding with good knowledge of statistical modelling
• Results-oriented and self-motivated person with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Advanced skills in: R programming and management and analysis of extensive datasets
• Demonstrated experience writing manuscripts and programming by means of authored peer reviewed publications and Git repositories, respectively
• Very good knowledge of two official Swiss languages and spoken and written English

Agroscope is seeking a postdoctoral research associate who can help develop and implement solutions for evaluating the performance of genotypes of field crops. As a postdoctoral research associate, you will strengthen activities on field crop research and interact with partners from the public and private sectors. Closing date for applications:
November 15, 2026. Start: 1 January 2027 or upon agreement. The position is for one year.