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Why join us at Enza Zaden?
Your work contributes to everyone's worldwide access to healthy and varied vegetables;
It means joining an international and independent family owned company that is highly committed to innovation in research and to our employees development.
Why join Enza Zaden as Senior Researcher Seed Production ?
Work at the forefront of strategic research initiatives that directly influence vegetable seed production practices.
Collaborate with internal and external global experts to develop and facilitate the implementation of innovative agronomic technologies.
Be part of a mission-driven team ensuring high-quality vegetable seeds reach growers worldwide.
What do we expect of a Senior Researcher Seed Production ?
As Senior Researcher Seed Production, you will join the "Seed Production Research" team within the Seed Research and Innovation department that integrates expertise in plant physiology and integrated pest management to address changing demands of seed producers.
You play a key role in steering research in agronomy and producibility, transforming scientific advances into innovative, scalable, and sustainable seed production practices with a strong operational impact.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Leading and coaching a team of experts in the field of agronomy research, including producibility
Identify, assess, and develop innovative agronomical practices, methods, and technologies.
Carry out research projects using agronomic expertise across a range of crops and environments.
Ensure effective transfer of research outcomes to production teams and operational environments.
Collaborate with seed production specialists, agronomists, breeders, and digital phenotyping experts to translate research into practical cultivation protocols.
Contribute to the development data driven future-proof seed production strategies
Identify new opportunities for collaboration with external partners, actively participate in joint research projects, and overseeing Enza Zaden’s participation in such activities.
Based at our research center in Allonnes (Maine-et-Loire) or at your headquarters in Enkhuizen (Netherlands), you will have regular interactions with your colleagues internationally with regular business trips.
What do you bring as a future colleague ?
PhD or Master’s degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Sciences, or Agricultural Engineering with at least 8 years of post educational experience; experience in the seed industry is a must.
Proven track record in leading and coaching people, with a focus on personal development.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on practical application.
Demonstrated experience with diverse, complex agronomical projects in seed production and producibility assessment while bringing these to implementation.
Experience in the initiation, preparation and launch of projects of (new) approaches and/or technologies, including stakeholder management.
Collaborative mindset and ease in working on multidisciplinary, multicultural teams to deliver results.
Strong communication skills in English and French.
Flexibility and resilience in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
What can you expect from us ?
A permanent employment contract.
A transparent compensation policy, including continuous salary progression and a bonus scheme.
A development program designed to support the growth and success of every employee.
A gross annual salary ranging from €51 700 to €73 700 (depending on your experience, skills, and profile).
Enza Zaden as an employer
Enza Zaden is a vegetable breeding company that develops vegetable varieties. We produce and sell the seeds of these varieties to growers worldwide whether they are engaged in conventional or organic agriculture.
Our ambition is to provide the population with access to healthy and varied vegetables worldwide. With more than 3000 passionate colleagues all over the world, we work together every day on the vegetables of tomorrow.
If you're ready to explore your potential and thrive in a supportive environment, we welcome you to develop your talents with us.
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Contact us
Apply now using the application button and send our application in French and English. You will receive immediately an automatic confirmation of your application, and we will answer as soon as possible.
Do you have any questions about our recruitment process? Please feel free to reach out to the Human Resources department at: [email protected].
