The Breeding Technology Team for Maize & Oilseed Crops is seeking a passionate and forward‑thinking Advanced Scientist in Quantitative Genetics and Biostatistics (m/f/d) for Trait Discovery to join us on a full‑time, permanent basis.
Working closely with breeders, biostatisticians, trait genetics specialists, marker development teams, and molecular genomics experts, you will develop novel analytical concepts and prototype advanced statistical approaches that support data‑driven breeding decisions.
Based at the KWS headquarters in Einbeck (Lower Saxony, Germany), you will contribute to cutting‑edge work in genome analytics, trait mapping, and quantitative genetics, supporting breeding programs in maize, sunflower, and oilseed rape and helping accelerate gene discovery and innovation across KWS.
Run research on qualitative and quantitative genetics in close collaboration with the breeding and research teams of maize, oilseed rape, and sunflower
Drive innovation and research in the field of gene discovery via data mining and genome wide association studies (GWAS) for maize, sunflower, and oilseed rape
Implement sequence-based genotyping data and haplotyping approaches in GWAS workstreams
Intensive exchange with scientists from multiple KWS departments
Training and supporting maize and oilseed crop breeding and research teams in applying statistical approaches
D. in plant or animal breeding, plant genetics, bioinformatics or related plant science fields
Ability to manage large data analysis based on good knowledge and skills with R software and/or other programming languages e.g. python, Julia, etc
Experience with mapping approaches, use of sequence data for downstream statistical analysis, haplotype-based mapping, AI algorithms, and simulations are a plus
Excellent communication skills in English
As a Scientist (m/f/d), you will contribute significantly to the success of the breeding department and the development of excellent varieties.
As a family-owned company, we live a culture based on the values of team spirit, closeness and trust, independence and foresight.
True to our motto "Make yourself grow", we encourage individual professional and personal development.
Capital formation benefits, company pension plan, Christmas and holiday bonuses, childcare allowance, company bike.