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Corn Pathology Lead(m/w/x)

Bad Salzuflen
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Developing R&D strategies for corn disease and pest resistance, leading trait discovery projects at global agriculture leader. Ph.D. or Master's with 5+ years' experience in plant pathology and breeding required. Global project scope, R&D budget management.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. or Masters’ degree with 5+ years’ experience
  • Expert knowledge in plant pathology
  • Experience in plant breeding and trait development
  • Experience in scientific project and staff management
  • Knowledge of corn diseases and resistance traits
  • Experience of disease trialing and assay execution
  • Understanding of trait discovery and deployment
  • Ability to use digital tools for data
  • Understanding of statistics and molecular marker development
  • Multi-cultural and multi-regional understanding
  • Ability to communicate and influence stakeholders
  • Ability to work in a matrix environment

Tasks

  • Develop and execute corn disease and pest resistance R&D strategies
  • Lead resistance trait discovery projects and manage timelines
  • Plan and conduct trials to characterize resistance phenotypes
  • Generate and share quality data for germplasm selection
  • Manage technology access, personnel, resources, and budgets
  • Develop tools for disease phenotyping and genetic studies
  • Characterize new genetic sources and capture intellectual property
  • Track pathogen evolution to ensure rational trait deployment
  • Collaborate with pathology colleagues, breeding leads, and academics
  • Participate in and contribute to European corn MSTs
  • Engage proactively with R&D digital initiatives and governance
  • Manage team activities and support people development
  • Lead or contribute to cross-crop technical initiatives

Work Experience

  • 5 years

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • molecular markers
  • digital tools

Benefits

Career Advancement

  • Interesting career opportunities
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