Our Profile
Strube D&S GmbH is one of the leading international companies in the field of plant breeding and seed multiplication, headquartered in Germany. Strube specializes in breeding sugar beet and wheat and markets, among other products, seed for sunflowers, chickpeas and soybeans. As part of the French-rooted RAGT Group, we are active in more than 50 countries. The company’s research and development departments use state-of-the-art technologies to ensure a high-performing and highly innovative product portfolio tailored to farmers’ needs. Further information about the company and the RAGT Group can also be found on our website.
For our Sugarbeet Breeding department, line-breeding female components, we are looking for the following position at our R&D site Schlanstedt, Saxony-Anhalt, as soon as possible, on a permanent full-time basis (40 hours/week):
Breeder Sugar Beet (m/f/d)
Reference No.: 401-003
Your responsibilities
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Development of elite breeding components
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Planning, coordination, and execution of complex breeding programs and operational activities
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Contribution to the development of new sugar beet varieties
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Contribution to the development, implementation, and application of future breeding methods and schemes
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Driving innovation in sugar beet breeding with a focus on developing elite breeding material
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Close collaboration with colleagues at various global breeding sites to ensure the implementation of defined activities
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Regular scientific exchange with experts from various RAGT R&D departments
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Preparation and presentation of structured reports on activities, progress, projects, and results
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Leading internal cross-departmental projects
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Scientific participation in research projects in collaboration with various private and public organizations
Your Profile
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PhD or M.Sc. in plant breeding, plant genetics, plant sciences, or a related field
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Solid knowledge of plant genetics and its application in breeding programs
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Knowledge and application of quantitative genetics and population genetics
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Knowledge of breeding methods and breeding schemes
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Familiarity with the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of breeding results
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Fundamental statistical knowledge and proficiency in using databases and MS Office
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Flexibility to adapt workflows to the seasonal requirements of plant breeding
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Willingness and physical fitness to conduct fieldwork during summer and autumn
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Experience in project management and team leadership
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Excellent organizational skills enabling you to manage a wide range of projects involving multiple stakeholders
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Efficient, organized, pragmatic, proactive, forward-looking, and results-oriented
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Team player with excellent communication skills
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Good interpersonal and intercultural skills
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Willingness to travel internationally frequently (approx. 25% of your time)
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Very good language skills in German and English, and interest in learning additional languages.
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Category B driving licence.
What we offer:
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Work in an innovative, great team.
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Comprehensive onboarding.
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Responsible, varied and interesting tasks.
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30 days of annual leave.
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Employer-subsidized lunch in the cafeteria.
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Option for mobile work by arrangement with the department head.
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Job-related further training opportunities.
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Employer contribution to capital-forming benefits (Vermögenswirksame Leistungen).
Interested?
We offer experienced professionals who consistently take the next step in their career development and want to assume responsibility exciting and challenging tasks in a pleasant working environment.
Become part of a globally operating company and secure an attractive compensation package with flexible working hours. Comprehensive onboarding is a matter of course for us.
If you are interested in this exciting position, please submit your application stating your salary expectations and your possible start date via our application form. All applications are accepted exclusively via the online application form.
