At KWS Momont Recherche, we are looking to recruit at the earliest opportunity a Barley Breeder for a permanent, full-time position based on our multi-crop station in Mons-en-Pévèle, France.

You will be responsible for KWS‘ 6-row winter barley malting program and develop new commercial varieties for all relevant core markets across Europe, with a main focus on France.   

Your main responsibilities:

• Maintain a competitive 6-row winter barley breeding program with clear focus on variety development, including budget and organizational responsibility

• Work collaboratively with KWS’ Hybrid Barley Breeding, Barley Breeding and Research teams to ensure full use of existing resources and knowledge exchange

• Closely collaborate with commercial teams for product development and market introduction

• Breed resource smart and use newest technologies available to further develop the current breeding program

• Manage a breeding team and ensure continues development of your team members

• Work closely with all relevant stakeholders on the station in Mons-en-Pévèle and across the entire KWS Group

Your profile:

• You have a degree (PhD preferred) in plant breeding, genetics, or related field

•  You bring 5-10 years of professional experience in variety development and breeding crops, preferably breeding barley with involvement in the malting industry, or hybrid crop breeding

• You have in-depth knowledge and understanding of quantitative genetics, molecular and field breeding, hybrid breeding, trait introgression, data management and handling, and statistics

• Your entrepreneurial spirit, enthusiasm for innovation and willingness to collaborate across cultures and disciplines will help you being successful in this position

• You are an opportunity-driven self-starter with an agile mindset and can drive change

• You will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with fluent English to navigate within our international organization. Being fluent in French is a great asset.

• Your organizational and management skills will be important for your team members development

What we offer to you:  

• Work with an international team of open-minded people with diverse and cross-functional experience across different areas of KWS

• Interesting and challenging tasks and projects

• As a family business, we are guided by the values of closeness, reliability, vision and independence; this culture is lived in practice and ensures an open and friendly working atmosphere from day one

• True to our motto "Make yourself grow", we support the professional and personal development of our employees

• Would you like to develop your potential and grow at KWS? We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter and resume) via our online portal!