Breeder Sugar Beet Resistance (fmd)

Field of Work:Research & Development
Location:Einbeck
Legal Entity:KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA
Contract Type: Regular
Is Full Time: Yes
Job ID: 16484

The Sugarbeet Breeding Department of KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA is seeking a dedicated and forwardthinking Sugarbeet Breeder (f/m/d) to join our team in Einbeck Germany starting July 1 2026 in a permanent fulltime role. In this position you will contribute to the development of competitive sugarbeet varieties with improved tolerance and resistance to insects and pests.

Following a structured onboarding phase you will gradually take responsibility for insectresistance trait prebreeding as well as defined elements of the sugarbeet variety breeding process. You will work closely with other breeders colleagues from breeding stations and scientific departments to challenge existing routines and integrate cuttingedge genetic and molecular innovations into efficient breeding workflows.

This role is well-suited for a motivated individual who enjoys combining scientific curiosity with practical breeding progress. You will help advance our young and dynamic insectresistance breeding program - contributing to varieties that support farmers worldwide in an increasingly challenging and rapidly changing environment.

Your responsibilities:

• Develop and define traits and trait components related to insect and pest resistance in sugarbeet.
• Drive innovation and research efforts in sugarbeet breeding with a focus on insect and pest resistance and marketrelevant traits.
• Lead prebreeding initiatives to strengthen insect and pest resistance within the sugarbeet portfolio.
• Contribute to the development of competitive sugarbeet varieties that meet current and future market requirements.
• Plan oversee and execute complex breeding programs and operational workflows.
• Collaborate closely with staff across multiple KWS breeding stations to ensure aligned breeding progress.
• Engage in regular scientific exchange with experts from various KWS departments.
• Prepare and deliver structured reports on activities progress and achievements.
• Actively participate in working groups workshops and internal breeders meetings contributing expertise and insights.

Your profile:

• PhD plant breeding plant genetics plant sciences or a related field.
• Solid understanding of plants and their interactions with biotic and abiotic environmental factors.
• Strong knowledge of plant genetics and its application in breeding programs.
• Understanding and application of principles of quantitative genetics and population genetics
• Basic statistical knowledge and confidence working with databases and MS Office; basic R skills are a plus.
• Proven ability to manage complex longterm research or breeding projects.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in an international interdisciplinary team.
• High attention to detail while maintaining an overview of strategic breeding objectives and the broader context.
• Flexibility to adapt work activities to the seasonal demands of plant breeding.
• Willingness and physical ability to perform fieldwork under challenging climatic conditions during summer and autumn.
• Readiness to travel frequently (Germany Europe North America).
• Fluent English skills; German language skills are an advantage. A willingness to learn and actively use German is expected.
• Valid drivers license (category B) or willingness to obtain one after hiring.

What You Can Expect

• A responsible hands-on role with direct impact on current research and breeding projects
• Modern working environments in the field greenhouse and digital research areas
• As a family-owned company we live a culture shaped by our values: Closeness Reliability Vision and Independence
• We offer thorough and comprehensive onboarding into our operational processes
• A trusting respectful and friendly working atmosphere where your ideas and commitment are valuedyour professional development matters to us
• Attractive framework conditions: company pension scheme capital-forming benefits Christmas and vacation bonuses employee shares childcare allowance JobRad bike leasing

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About KWS

KWS is one of the worlds leading plant breeding companies. Nearly 5000 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: Follow us on LinkedIn at

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