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Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity in a globally operating, sustainable company? Then you've come to the right place!&nbsp; KWS SAAT SE &amp; Co. KGaA is seeking a scientist (m/f/d) in the area of pre-breeding in rapeseed breeding. In this role, you will work as part of an international team of plant breeders and scientists.&nbsp; This diverse position is limited to 1.5 years as a maternity leave replacement and is to be filled full-time. The role is based at our headquarters in Einbeck, Lower Saxony.Join our team and help shape the future of rapeseed breeding! &nbsp;Your exciting responsibilities in this role:<ul><li>Implementation, analyses, and improvement of oilseed rape pre-breeding programs, particularly regarding resistance to insect pests and diseases.</li><li>Establishment, design, and evaluation of field and greenhouse trials.</li><li>Participation in external and internal research projects.</li><li>Application and evaluation of molecular markers in pre-breeding programs.</li><li>Process optimization in breeding programs.</li></ul> &nbsp;Bring in your strengths:<ul><li>Completed studies in the field of plant breeding, forestry or biology.</li><li>Solid knowledge in plant breeding and plant pathology.</li><li>Good knowledge of quantitative genetics and statistics.</li><li>Distinct ability to work in a team and high sense of responsibility.</li><li>Independent working style and ability to think conceptually.</li><li>Very good knowledge of English. German and/or French knowledge advantageous.</li><li>Willingness to undertake occasional national and international travel (approx. 15%).</li></ul> &nbsp;Start your future with us! What we offer to help you grow:<ul><li>As a family-run company, we live by the values of closeness, reliability, vision and independence – a culture, which is also lived in practice, e.g. through an open and friendly working atmosphere.</li><li>As a scientist (m/f/d) in the field of pre-breeding oilseed rape you will have the opportunity to contribute your own ideas and routines for the development of oilseed rape varieties with novel traits.</li><li>We create the appropriate framework conditions for you: Capital-forming benefits, company pension plan, Christmas and vacation bonus, childcare allowance.</li><li>According to the motto: "Make yourself grow!" we promote individual professional and personal development.</li><li>As a basis, we offer excellent work equipment (ergonomic workstations, multiple monitors…), a fully subsidized canteen and sufficient free parking at the site.</li></ul> &nbsp;Advance your career and grow with us in your role! Start today by submitting your digital application (cover letter, resume, and relevant certificates) via our <a href="https://jobs.kws.com/job/Einbeck-Scientist-%28mfd%29-Pre-Breeding-Rapeseed-Lowe/1194962401/" target="_blank">job portal</a>. We look forward to receiving your application!Job ID: 15270About KWS: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. For more information: <a href="http://www.kws.com/career" target="_blank">www.kws.com/career</a>. Follow us on LinkedIn® at <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/kwsgroup/" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/company/kwsgroup/</a>. Our data privacy policy for candidates is available on <a href="https://www.kws.com/dataprotection" target="_blank">www.kws.com/dataprotection</a>. Please select the country where the job you applied for is posted in and, if applicable, the specific business unit.

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