Do you want to contribute to the development of new cucumber varieties? Are you passionate about plant breeding? Then you are the Selector Cucumber we are looking for to strengthen our breeding team in El Ejido (Almeria), Spain!

What is it like to be Selector Cucumber at Rijk Zwaan?

The cucumber breeding department of Rijk Zwaan develops cucumber varieties for many different market segments worldwide. As a Cucumber Selector, based in Spain, you will be part of our international cucumber breeding team developing varieties for long cucumber for the protected cultivation market segment. Under the guidance of the lead breeder for this segment, you will be responsible for the development of the next generation of successful, innovative long cucumber varieties. As Selector Cucumber you will be working on new varieties, plant concepts and disease resistances, in close contact with the market they are intended for and in close cooperation with the sales team. You work alternatively in the greenhouse and the office. In addition, you are involved in:

· Various breeding tasks such as phenotyping, evaluation and administration of various selection and variety trials, both on location as abroad.

· International travel to judge variety trials.

· Setting up variety trials with different stakeholders like customers or research institutes

· Taking part in strategical discussions about the breeding program

What is your added value?

You are a real teamplayer. You are proactive, creative, flexible and solution oriented. You like to take initiative. You have eye for detail and are practical and pragmatic. You work in a structured manner and have excellent communication, organizational and administrative skills. Mastering the English language is a prerequisite. Next to this we can find the following on your CV:

• A finished education on BSc or MSc level in the field of horticulture, agriculture, applied biology or plant breeding,
• Good command of English and Spanish language

What can you expect from us?

As Selector, you will be part of the Cucumber department. Rijk Zwaan offers the opportunity to initiate and execute research that affects the world food supply. In addition to an ever-expanding international working environment, we are pleased to offer you:

1. A permanent contract right from the start
2. A good salary based on job level and experience.
3. Various training opportunities through our Rijk Zwaan Academy
4. An innovative working environment with continuous new challenges

Interested?

You can address your application . We will consider your application carefully, which may take some time. You will hear from us as soon as possible.

For further information you can contact Mar Hernández, Advisor HR (+34 647.49.89.50)