Join Limagrain’s winter wheat breeding program in Germany, one of Europe’s most advanced and dynamic pipelines.
As an Assistant Wheat Breeder, you will contribute directly to the development of new high-performing varieties. Working closely with the Breeding Program Manager for Central Europe, you will combine field-based work, data analysis, and innovation in an international environment.
This role offers a clear development path: depending on your performance and potential, you can progressively grow toward a Wheat Breeder position with increasing responsibility.
Your main responsibilities and activities
- Support the development and implementation of breeding strategies to build a competitive winter wheat portfolio
- Contribute to all operational breeding activities (trial setup, field work, data collection)
- Design, prepare, drill, monitor, and harvest field trials and nurseries
- Perform phenotyping, data collection, and statistical analysis using modern breeding tools
- Participate in selection decisions within breeding nurseries
- Support the planning and execution of crossing programs
- Assist with grain quality analysis and laboratory work
- Collaborate with European and international breeding teams
- Take part in field visits, trials, and occasional travel
- Continuously develop your expertise in applied plant breeding and innovation
Your profile
- University degree in plant breeding or a related discipline (MSc required; PhD considered an advantage), with a solid grounding in breeding methodology, selection theory, and quantitative genetics
- Basic knowledge of agronomy and plant production systems
- Competence in statistical analysis, trial design, and data management
- Solid knowledge in quantitative genetics, breeding methods, and trial designs
- Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented working style
- Team-oriented with strong communication skills
- Proactive mindset with interest in innovation and continuous improvement
- Willingness to work hands-on in the field and adapt to seasonal peaks
- Fluent German and English (required)
Background Limagrain Group
Limagrain is an agricultural cooperative and an international seed group owned by nearly 1,500 farmers located in the center of France. Present in 57 countries and with more than 9,000 employees, the Group breeds, produces and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and agri-food products. Focused on the genetic progress of plants, it is driven by its purpose: cooperating for the progress of agriculture everywhere, for everyone. As the fourth largest seed group worldwide, Limagrain, with well-known brands on their markets such as LG, Vilmorin, Hazera, Harris Moran, Jacquet and Brossard, makes 1,984 million euros in sales, to which is added 680 million euros made jointly with its strategic partners.
WHY JOIN US:
- Work in a structured and scientifically advanced environment
- Be part of a company combining innovation with long-term stability
- Contribute to sustainable agricultural progress
- Grow your career in a recognized international breeding network
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Independent work within an international company with flat hierarchies
- Targeted training opportunities to develop professional and personal skills
- Flexible working hours and 30 days’ annual leave
- Full 13th month’s salary as a Christmas and holiday bonus
- Capital-forming benefits and a company pension scheme