This is how you can contribute
- Collate, organize, and analyze datasets, including data obtained with drones and sensors
- Apply, evaluate, and improve modeling approaches (empirical and mechanistic) for grain yield, grain protein content and other important traits
- Develop quantitative methods to characterize variety adaptation to different production areas and systems, taking into account genotype by environment by management interactions
- Collect data and support the planning, coordination, and supervision of field trials (field work, post-harvest operations and laboratory analyses)
- Publish the outcomes of your research in international peer-reviewed journals
- Support students and technicians in the analysis of existing data repositories
This makes you unique
- PhD in agronomy, crop science, plant breeding with good knowledge of statistical modelling
- Results-oriented and self-motivated person with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Advanced skills in: R programming and management and analysis of extensive datasets
- Demonstrated experience writing manuscripts and programming by means of authored peer reviewed publications and Git repositories, respectively
- Very good knowledge of two official Swiss languages and spoken and written English
In a nutshell
Agroscope is seeking a postdoctoral research associate who can help develop and implement solutions for evaluating the performance of genotypes of field crops. As a postdoctoral research associate, you will strengthen activities on field crop research and interact with partners from the public and private sectors. Closing date for applications: November 15, 2026. Start: 1 January 2027 or upon agreement. The position is for one year.
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Postdoctoral Research Associate on Field Crops Research Agroscope in Nyon Arbeitgeber: Epso
Als Arbeitgeber im Bereich der Pflanzen-Insekten-Pathogen-Interaktionen bieten wir eine inspirierende Arbeitsumgebung, die von interdisziplinärer Zusammenarbeit und wissenschaftlicher Kommunikation geprägt ist. Unsere Mitarbeiter profitieren von umfangreichen Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten, einem unterstützenden Team und der Chance, an innovativen Forschungsprojekten zu arbeiten, die einen direkten Einfluss auf die Landwirtschaft haben. Zudem fördern wir eine ausgewogene Work-Life-Balance und bieten ein attraktives Gehalt gemäß dem Tarifvertrag TV-L.
