(junior) Breeder Asparagus

Enza Zaden

Limburg, , Netherlands
Hybrid
Hands-on fieldwork with plants
Data driven breeding methods
Frequent international travel
You will play a key role in building a new green asparagus breeding program within our portfolio — a unique opportunity to leave your mark on an emerging, premium crop

Job Summary

  • You will play a key role in building a new green asparagus breeding program within our portfolio — a unique opportunity to leave your mark on an emerging, premium crop.
  • We offer flexible work arrangements, wellbeing programs, paid vacation days, and support for professional development including leadership programs and retirement benefits.
  • Enza Zaden is a family-owned company with over 3,000 passionate team members worldwide, dedicated to developing vegetable varieties with better taste, yields, and resistance.

Matching Summary

You will play a key role in building a new green asparagus breeding program within our portfolio — a unique opportunity to leave your mark on an emerging, premium crop.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hands-on fieldwork with plants
  • Data driven breeding methods
  • Frequent international travel
  • Independence and flexibility
  • Collaboration with breeding experts

Nice-to-have

  • Spanish language skills
  • Affinity with molecular breeding technologies
  • Entrepreneurial and proactive mindset
  • Team player with communication skills

Key Requirements

  • MSc degree in Applied Biology or related field
  • Experience in plant breeding preferred
  • Good communication skills in English
  • Willingness to travel regularly internationally

Work Rights

Not specified

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