Breeder Squash

Do you want to contribute to the development of new squash varieties? Are you passionate about plant breeding? Then you are the Breeder Squash we are looking for to strengthen our breeding team in El Ejido (Almeria), Spain

**Puesto**:
**How does your job as Breeder Squash at Rijk Zwaan?
You will be part of our Squash breeding team based in Spain in the station Bellavista, in El Ejido. The main goal is to develop squash varieties for many different market segments worldwide in close contact with the market specialists that are present in different parts of the world. As Breeder Squash you will be working on new traits, innovation concepts, disease resistances and fruit quality traits. In addition, you are involved in:

- Coordination of crop related processes: seed logistic, crossing, MAS, phenotyping and other administrative tasks.
- Improving processes
- Implementing last technology developments of the company
- Designing and evaluating variety trials around the world in our stations and with clients
- Taking part in strategical discussions about the breeding program

**Requisitos**:
**What is your added value?**

You are a real teamplayer. You are proactive, creative, flexible and solution oriented. You like to take initiative. You have eye for detail and are practical and pragmatic. You work in a structured manner and have excellent communication, organizational and administrative skills. Mastering the English language is a prerequisite. Next to this we can find the following on your CV:

- A finished education on BSc or MSc level in the field of horticulture, agriculture, applied biology or plant breeding
- Good level of English and Spanish languages
- Previous experience in plant breeding is welcome

**Otra información**:
**What can you expect from us?**

As Breeder, you will be part of the Squash breeding team. Rijk Zwaan offers the opportunity to initiate and execute research that affects the world food supply. In addition to an ever-expanding international working environment, we are pleased to offer you:

- A permanent contract right from the start
- A good salary based on job level and experience.
- Various training opportunities through our Rijk Zwaan Academy
- An innovative working environment with continuous new challenges

**Interested?