Are you ready to help shape the future of plant breeding in a sustainability-focused international company?
At KWS Lochow GmbH, we are seeking a Hybrid Barley Breeder (m/f/d) to strengthen our hybrid barley breeding program at our station in Wetze near Einbeck, close to the KWS headquarters. Alternatively, you may choose to work from our Wohlde location in Germany.
In this role, you will be a key member of our European hybrid breeding team, driving the development of hybrid barley varieties for the European market. This full-time, permanent position is available as soon as possible.
Join one of the world’s leading barley breeding companies, where hybrid barley is a strategic priority.
These will be your key areas of responsibility:
1. Develop and select competitive parental components and hybrids together with the Lead Breeder
2. Strengthen hybrid pools for relevant markets
3. Conduct various types of data analysis
4. Collaborate closely with our KWS barley breeding team, seed production, and our research and biotechnology teams on data and tool development
5. Support commercial launches and variety trials
Bring in your strengths:
6. MSc or PhD in plant breeding or related field, with a strong focus on hybrid breeding methodology
7. Several years of experience in hybrid breeding of an agricultural crop; knowledge of cereals is a plus
8. Solid knowledge of quantitative genetics, field testing, and statistics as well as experience using genomic tools in a breeding context
9. Well organized with strong affinity for digital tools and handling large datasets
10. Entrepreneurial, innovative, and collaborative mindset
11. Team player with a hands-on, self-starting attitude
12. Fluency in English; German is a plus
13. Willingness to travel frequently in Germany during the summer season
Start your future with us! What we offer to help you grow:
14. Located just 15 minutes from our headquarters, our KWS site in Wetze combines the values of a family-run company—closeness, reliability, vision, and independence—with a small, collegial team of around 35–40 employees
15. As a Hybrid Barley Breeder, you will contribute to one of KWS’s top strategic priorities and work alongside a motivated and supportive team
16. We create the appropriate framework conditions for you: capital-forming benefits, Christmas and holiday pay, childcare allowance, job bike etc…
17. According to the motto: "Make yourself grow!" we promote individual professional and personal development
Advance your career and grow with us in your role! Start today by submitting your digital application via our job portal.
We look forward to receiving your application!