Wheat Breeder

Are you an experienced Wheat Breeder looking to explore new career opportunities within the international seed industry?

Match Recruitment welcomes contact with experienced Wheat Breeders and Plant Breeding professionals who are interested in further developing their careers within the European and international seed industry.

Whether you are currently working for a multinational seed company, an independent breeding organisation or a research institute, we would be pleased to explore potential future career opportunities that match your expertise, experience and ambitions.

Depending on your background and interests, various opportunities may arise within wheat breeding, variety development, breeding programme management and research leadership.

These may include:

• Developing and implementing breeding strategies to create competitive wheat varieties for different European markets and growing conditions.
• Managing wheat breeding programmes, including crossing strategies, germplasm development and selection activities.
• Planning, coordinating and evaluating field trials across multiple locations and environments.
• Analysing breeding data and applying quantitative genetics, statistical tools and modern breeding technologies to improve selection efficiency.
• Developing varieties with improved yield potential, grain quality, disease resistance and tolerance to environmental stresses.
• Collaborating with research, product development and commercial teams to ensure breeding objectives align with market requirements.
• Leading and developing breeding teams and coordinating international research projects.
• Contributing to innovation through the application of molecular breeding, marker-assisted selection, genomic selection and other advanced technologies.

We are particularly interested in professionals who bring:

• A Master's degree or PhD in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Agronomy or a related discipline.
• Several years of relevant experience in wheat breeding or cereal crop development within a commercial breeding programme.
• Strong knowledge of quantitative genetics, germplasm development, variety selection and field trial methodologies.
• Experience with breeding data analysis, statistical software and modern plant breeding technologies.
• A good understanding of European wheat markets, growing conditions and agricultural challenges.
• Knowledge of important wheat diseases, grain quality characteristics and breeding objectives.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Experience in managing breeding projects or leading teams would be an advantage.
• Fluency in English and the ability to work effectively in an international environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

Through our network of companies operating in the international seed and plant breeding industry, different career paths may become available across Europe and beyond.

Depending on your expertise and ambitions, these may include positions such as Wheat Breeder, Senior Wheat Breeder, Cereal Breeding Manager, Breeding Programme Lead or Head of Breeding.

Opportunities may range from highly specialised scientific positions to strategic and managerial roles within international breeding organisations.

At Match Recruitment, we believe that a successful career move should not only match your professional qualifications but also your personal ambitions and long-term expectations.

Are you curious about potential next steps in your career within the international seed industry, even if you are not actively looking for a new position?

We would be pleased to have an informal and confidential conversation about your background, interests and future career ambitions.

Please contact Jos Douven at Match Recruitment.

Email: jos.douven@matchrecruitment.eu
Phone: +31 (0)6 5194 1954

All enquiries will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. Your personal information will never be shared with third parties without your prior consent.

We welcome contact with experienced wheat breeding professionals who would like to explore potential future career opportunities within our international network.