Become part of our motivated team in Einbeck and embark on an exciting journey as a Research Scientist (m/f/d) in Breeding Technologies in Maize! In this full-time position with a permanent employment contract, based in Einbeck (Lower Saxony, Germany), you have the opportunity to have a significant impact on the development and application of innovative methods to enhance abiotic stress resistance in maize hybrids. 

Your responsibilities: 

• Develop, evaluate, and implement digital phenotyping and envirotyping methods to improve complex traits in maize and to optimize breeding strategies. 

• Collaborate with various teams of scientists and technicians working with international breeders, biostatisticians, molecular geneticists, and station managers 

• Plan, conduct, analyze, and evaluate maize field trials in Europe and the USA 

• Actively participate in research and technology development projects to enhance maize breeding techniques 

Your profile: 

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in plant breeding, digital phenotyping, or a related field 

• Strong knowledge in plant breeding methodology, quantitative genetics, and field trial analytics 

• Proficiency in statistical analysis software, preferably R, for data analysis and interpretation 

• Experience in conducting field trials in plant breeding, proven expertise in trial planning, data collection, and analysis 

• Familiarity with one or more of the following areas: phenomics, environmental characterization, plant physiology, agronomy, would be advantageous 

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders from different teams 

• High degree of initiative, independence, reliability, and flexibility in simultaneously handling multiple tasks and projects 

• Fluent in English; knowledge of German is advantageous 

• Willingness to travel (up to 25% of the time) for field trials and collaboration meetings 

If you are passionately interested in advancing maize breeding techniques, possess a solid scientific foundation, and thrive in a collaborative research environment, we encourage you to upload your online application!