Plant Cell Biologist (m/f/d) (Agricultural Biologist)

KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA is looking for a Plant Cell Biologist (m/f/d) in full-time for the Doubled Haploid Research department at the Einbeck (Niedersachsen) location. The position is initially limited to two years.

With a focus on research in the fields of cell biology and haploid induction, this position contributes to the development of innovative Doubled Haploid technologies. As part of a team of cell and molecular biologists, you will work in modern laboratories on single-cell-based regeneration systems. In doing so, you will develop regeneration protocols based on haploid cells from different donor tissues and support the further development of future Doubled Haploid technologies.

Your Tasks

• Establishment and optimization of regeneration protocols for haploid induction via androgenesis.
• Monitoring of donor plants from greenhouse cultures to ensure high quality of the starting material.
• Planning, execution, and evaluation of scientific experiments.
• Independent execution of experimental work in the laboratory.
• Technical guidance of employees as well as coordination of research activities within the framework of defined project plans.
• Preparation of reports as well as presentation of results to internal and external stakeholders.

Your Profile

• Completed Master's degree or PhD in Biology, Agricultural Sciences, or a comparable field.
• Strong interest in the development of innovative technologies as well as a creative and independent way of working.
• Experience in the field of plant cell culture as well as in haploid induction via androgenesis and/or gynogenesis.
• Basic knowledge of molecular plant biology.
• Experience in the cultivation of donor plants under greenhouse conditions is an advantage.
• Ability to collaborate successfully in interdisciplinary teams.
• Solution-oriented way of working as well as the ability to approach scientific challenges with new approaches.
• Good communication skills when dealing with internal and external partners.
• Very good English skills in speaking and writing; German skills are an advantage.

Your Tasks

• Establishment and optimization of regeneration protocols for haploid induction via androgenesis.
• Monitoring of donor plants from greenhouse cultures to ensure high quality of the starting material.
• Planning, execution, and evaluation of scientific experiments.
• Independent execution of experimental work in the laboratory.
• Technical guidance of employees as well as coordination of research activities within the framework of defined project plans.
• Preparation of reports as well as presentation of results to internal and external stakeholders.

Your Profile

• Completed Master's degree or PhD in Biology, Agricultural Sciences, or a comparable field.
• Strong interest in the development of innovative technologies as well as a creative and independent way of working.
• Experience in the field of plant cell culture as well as in haploid induction via androgenesis and/or gynogenesis.
• Basic knowledge of molecular plant biology.
• Experience in the cultivation of donor plants under greenhouse conditions is an advantage.
• Ability to collaborate successfully in interdisciplinary teams.
• Solution-oriented way of working as well as the ability to approach scientific challenges with new approaches.
• Good communication skills when dealing with internal and external partners.
• Very good English skills in speaking and writing; German skills are an advantage.

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