Scientist Seed Research (m/f/d) (Research Associate)

Would you like to make a contribution to innovative seed research and deepen our understanding of seed physiology to sustainably improve seed quality and field performance of various crop species?

For our Seed Research Team at KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA in Einbeck (Lower Saxony), we are looking for a Scientist Seed Research (m/f/d) in permanent full-time employment at the earliest possible date.

Become part of our Seed Research Team and support us in developing innovative solutions that help shape the future of agriculture.

Your Tasks

• Investigation, quantification, and modeling of the physiological, genetic, and environmental factors that influence germination and field emergence of relevant crop species.
• Development of innovative methods and testing systems for predicting, evaluating, and improving seed quality, vigor, and field emergence capacity under different environmental conditions.
• Conception and implementation of scientific research projects in the areas of seed biology, germination physiology, vigor, stress tolerance, and early plant development.
• Generation of new scientific insights into the physiological and molecular foundations of seed quality.
• Transfer of scientific findings into practice-relevant applications to optimize seed production, processing, and technology.
• Initiation, coordination, and supervision of internal as well as external research cooperations in relevant subject areas.
• Monitoring of scientific publications and patent documents as well as technical developments in the field of seed research.
• Implementation of innovative technologies, analytical procedures, and laboratory platforms into applied practice.
• Identification and validation of physiological, biochemical, and molecular markers for the classification or improvement of seed quality to support breeding and variety development.
• Statistical evaluation of experimental data, interpretation of scientific results, and communication of findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Organization and coordination of laboratory activities including equipment and resource management, laboratory compliance, and adherence to relevant quality and safety standards.

Your Profile

• Successfully completed university degree in agricultural sciences, plant sciences, biology, or a comparable field; a doctorate is an advantage.
• Sound knowledge and practical research experience in the areas of seed biology, germination physiology, seed quality, or plant physiology.
• Experience in the development, validation, and implementation of scientific testing procedures as well as their transfer into routine applications.
• Good knowledge of modern analytical and physiological methods in seed and plant research.
• Knowledge of statistical experimental planning, data analysis, and experimental design; experience with statistical software (e.g., R) is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge in molecular biology, genetics, or Omics technologies is desirable.
• Interest in data-driven approaches, digital technologies, and AI-supported methods in research and development.
• Strong scientific curiosity, initiative, and a structured, result-oriented way of working.
• High teamwork and communication skills as well as enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Very good English skills in speaking and writing; German skills are an advantage.

Our Offer

• As a family-run company, we live by the values of proximity, reliability, foresight, and independence - a culture that is also lived in practice, e.g., through an open and friendly working atmosphere.
• Freely following the motto: "Make yourself grow!" we promote individual professional and personal development.
• We create the right environment for you: capital-forming benefits, company pension scheme, Christmas and holiday bonuses, childcare allowance, company bicycle.

Be part of the future at KWS! We welcome online applications via our tool SuccessFactors