Trait introgression scientist – sunflower - (h/f) cdi

MissionWithin the Sunflower R&D team, you contribute to the Trait Introgression (TI) strategy by delivering high-level scientific and technological expertise. Your role is essential in guiding decisions within the Sunflower TI portfolio.

Responsibilities

Conversion activities management

• Planning of field nurseries (resources, timelines, protocols), selfing generations, hybrid creation, seed treatment and quality control
• Design of protocols and trials, training of operational teams
• Evaluation of phenotyping methods and capture of agronomic and pathological data in the field
• Coordination with cross-functional teams (Operations, Field Trials, Breeding, Planning)
• Seed delivery to stakeholders according to protocols and internal documentation

Trait Introgression pipeline management

• Analysis, synthesis and interpretation of complex TI pipeline data to generate strategic reports, dashboards and decision notes for R&D teams and leadership
• Ensuring recording, maintenance and update of all TI projects in tracking systems and project management tools
• Consolidation and validation of key data sources (genotyping, phenotyping) and reporting via Power BI and Qlik Sense
• Development of analytical scripts and automated workflows (Python, R, SQL) to improve data flow efficiency, pipeline visibility and process traceability

Profil

Required

Education

• Master's degree required (PhD preferred) in Agronomy, Plant Breeding/Genetics, Crop Science or related fields

Experience And Technical Skills

• Strong experience in quantitative/population genetics, genetic segregation, genomics, novel breeding methods and trait introgression strategies
• Expertise in phenotyping methods and ability to capture agronomic and pathological field notes
• Knowledge of genotyping methods and processes, molecular data management, metrics consolidation and reporting
• Proficiency in dashboard tools (Power BI, Qlik Sense)
• Programming skills (Python, R, SQL) appreciated

Personal qualities

• Strong analytical and synthesis skills – ability to extract key insights from large volumes of information
• Intellectual curiosity and proactive mindset
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving orientation
• Autonomy, rigor and effective prioritization
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Fluent English required