Hybrid Wheat Breeder (m/f/d)

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Support us as a Hybrid Wheat Breeder based in Gatersleben and be responsible for the development and selection of hybrids to support the further development of the best hybrid parental lines for the German and Polish market.

• In your new position, you are responsible for the development and implementation of the hybrid selection strategy and the development of heterotic pools for the winter wheat hybrid breeding program in Germany in close collaboration with the breeder of the parental lines and hybrid wheat breeders in France and Ukraine.
• You define hybrid production plans, entry lists, testing strategies and genotyping requirements to ensure adequate data collection and support the further development of high quality parental lines that meet the commercial requirements of the target regions (Germany and Poland).
• In close cooperation with the lead breeder, you support the commercial phase of hybrid breeding for the German-Polish program.
• In addition, you are responsible for the management of agronomists, technicians and temporary staff to complete the breeding work on time and within budget.
• Last but not least, you are involved in administrative tasks by ensuring compliance with EHS, QMS and stewardship guidelines and quality standards.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• master's degree in agricultural science or similar subjects, PhD is preferred - with at least 3 years of relevant work experience
• experience in managing field and breeding operations
• expertise of variety testing, statistical analysis and experimental design
• good knowledge of molecular breeding, genomic selection or quantitative genetics, preferably in hybrid crops and or cereals
• experience in cereal breeding is a plus
• excellent communication skills in German and English

WHAT WE OFFER

• Inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business)
• Diverse learning and development platforms as a basis for your personal development
• Regular development meetings with your manager to help you plan your individual career
• Site-specific preventive care to support  your health and work life balance
• 30 days of vacation as well as the possibility of special leave and sabbatical models
• Flexible working time models
• Attractive competitive salary and a variable bonus
• Company pension scheme, company-financed supplementary long-term care insurance and accident insurance

HOW TO REACH US

• Lennart Boudgoust (Talent Acquisition), lennart.boudgoust@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005-56521 will be happy to answer your questions for this position. You are also welcome to book an appointment online. Technical questions cannot be answered at this meeting.
• You can also reach our recruiting team here
• First information about our application process can be found here

ABOUT US

As a reliable partner of the agricultural sector, BASF Agricultural Solutions GmbH offers innovative solutions in the area of crop protection and pest control to improve agricultural production, increase the profitability of agricultural companies and thereby improve the living standards of a growing population. Our strength lies in supporting farmers in the face of the challenges presented by an increasingly complex agricultural sector and in working with them to secure basic human necessities, such as food, nutrition and energy. Learn more about BASF Agricultural Solutions GmbH at on.basf.com/Agriculture

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