Research Scientist - Potato Breeding and Genomics

• We are looking for a committed and independent individual to develop innovative approaches to potato breeding and, working together with partners from research and breeding, to expedite the implementation of these approaches in basic research through to practical breeding applications
• Project management and research planning:
  Responsible and autonomous management of the project as well as planning and coordination of the associated research activities
• Innovative potato breeding:
  Developing and implementing pre-breeding approaches, including mutagenesis and novel breeding methods, as well as carrying out field trials, screening and fundamental breeding processes
• Genomics and bioinformatics:
  Performing and assessing genomic studies with a focus on genomics, epigenomics and bioinformatics, and translating the findings into application-oriented breeding approaches
• Scientific publication and knowledge transfer:
  Generating usable results for breeding, practitioners and the sector; independent publication of research results in recognised professional journals and presentation of papers at national and international congresses. Active knowledge exchange with stakeholders
• Acquisition and management of third-party-funded projects, including developing and drafting project applications; supervision of students

• PhD (or equivalent) in plant genetics, plant breeding or plant physiology. Skills in phenotyping stress responses and diseases. Experience with field trials or novel breeding methods are a plus
• You are highly motivated, self-reliant, resilient and a proactive team-player. You have experience in collaborating with partners from research and practice as well as publishing in international professional journals, and enjoy working in an international team
• You have innovative ideas and have already written and/or managed (Swiss or EU) project applications, and enjoy national and international networking
• Knowledge of two official Swiss languages and English

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the successful Swiss model and work for the public good.
• Embracing diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we draw on our expertise and contribute different perspectives.
• Staying healthy at work We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

Raphaël Brandt

+41 58 46 37782

Agroscope is the Swiss federal centre of excellence for research in the agriculture and food sector. Its researchers work at a number of sites in Switzerland. Headquartered in Bern-Liebefeld (as of 2026: Posieux), Agroscope is attached to the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER.