Breeding Researcher

pZürich, Switzerland | 80-100% /p ul liOperational and scientific management of a research project for developing a future-oriented onion breeding sector /li liDeveloping and implementing innovative breeding approaches in the fields of pre-breeding, molecular plant breeding, genomics and phenotyping /li liBuilding and refining new expertise in disease-resistance and climate-resilience breeding with a focus on onion breeding /li liNetworking with research and breeding partners, preparing research project applications in the field of activity, securing third-party funding, and project management /li liPublishing the results and disseminating them to practitioners /li liSupervising junior researchers and research assistants; collaborating with internal, national and international partners /li /ul h3This is how you can contribute /h3 ul liOperational and scientific management of a research project for developing a future-oriented onion breeding sector /li liDeveloping and implementing innovative breeding approaches in the fields of pre-breeding, molecular plant breeding, genomics and phenotyping /li liBuilding and refining new expertise in disease-resistance and climate-resilience breeding with a focus on onion breeding /li liNetworking with research and breeding partners, preparing research project applications in the field of activity, securing third-party funding, and project management /li liPublishing the results and disseminating them to practitioners /li liSupervising junior researchers and research assistants; collaborating with internal, national and international partners /li /ul h3This makes you unique /h3 ul liPhD/Doctorate in plant breeding, genetics, molecular biology or a comparable discipline /li liSound knowledge of modern breeding methods such as genomic selection, marker-assisted selection, genetic association studies, genome analysis or phenotyping /li liInterdisciplinary project experience; enjoys working with partners from research, breeding and agricultural practice /li liExperience in developing and managing scientific projects and in securing competitive third-party funding /li liStategic thinker, high level of personal initiative and strong communication and networking skills /li liKnowledge of two official Swiss languages and English /li /ul h3In a nutshell /h3 pThrough the SwissOnion Project, Agroscope is building new expertise in the development of robust onion varieties. You will be working in an interdisciplinary research environment with ample room to manoeuvre and collaborating with partners from science, breeding and practice to develop innovative breeding strategies for a resilient and productive agricultural sector of the future. /p h3Our benefits /h3 ul liWorking for Switzerland We are committed to the successful Swiss model and work for the public good. /li liEmbracing diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we draw on our expertise and contribute different perspectives. /li liStaying healthy at work We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health. /li /ul pAll benefits /p h3Good food, healthy environment /h3 pAgroscope is the Swiss federal centre of excellence for research in the agriculture and food sector. Its researchers work at a number of sites in Switzerland. Headquartered in Bern-Liebefeld (as of 2026: Posieux), Agroscope is attached to the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER. /p h3Additional information /h3 pThe 'Breeding Research' Research Group develops new, innovative methods for breeding resistant, high-quality varieties for a sustainable and locally adapted agricultural sector. /p h3Questions about the position /h3 pbSamuel Wüst /b Head of Research Group /p h3Questions about applying /h3 pbRaphaël Brandt /b /p #J-18808-Ljbffr