Senior Research Associate (f/m/d) in molecular plant breeding

KWS SAAT SE
Temporary Einbeck, Lower Saxony Life Scientists
Posted:
June 08, 2026
Location:
Einbeck, Lower Saxony, Germany

Job Description

We are seeking for a Senior Research Associate (f/m/d) in molecular plant breeding full time and limited to October 2027. You will work in the breeding technology team for maize and oilseed crops at KWS SAAT SE & Co KGaA in Einbeck, Germany.

Your tasks:

  • Service oriented application of molecular markers within hybrid breeding programs for corn and oilseed crops (worldwide)

  • Coordination and performance of greenhouse programs for sampling of plant material for molecular genetics experiments

  • Performance of sequence-alignments and -assemblies for detection of sequence variants for molecular marker development

  • Planning of laboratory orders, sampling, analysis and interpretation of genotyping data as well as reporting of results to customers

  • Contribute to the expansion of standardization and automation of internal databases for genotyping processes and trait development
  • Contribute your skills: 

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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Temporary
    Location: Einbeck, Germany
    Posted: June 08, 2026
    Deadline: July 18, 2026