Job Description
Posting Start Date:  7/8/25
Offer ID:  1122
Unit:  Vegetable Seeds Traits and Technology
Job Title:  Crop Modelist (H/F)
Job Location:  Chappes
Contract type:  Temporary
Job Description: 

Job description

•    Develop and refine crop models to predict plant growth, yield, and response to environmental factors.
•    Collaborate with biostatisticians to design and analyze field trials data.
•    Integrate genetic, phenotypic, and environmental data into crop models.
•    Conduct simulations to evaluate the impact of different breeding strategies and agricultural practices.
•    Provide insights and recommendations to support breeding decisions and resource management.
•    Stay updated with the latest advancements in crop modeling and related fields.

 

Job Location: Chappes, Puy de Dôme (63), France, ideally. Other locations may be possible. The workplace location will be determined based on the candidate's profile and preferences.

Contract type: 18-months fixed-term contract.

Main Goal

As a leading plant seed company, we are committed to developing high-quality, resilient crops that meet the global food security needs. Our Biostatistics team plays a crucial role in this mission by providing data-driven insights and solutions. We are seeking a talented and motivated Crop Modelist to join our Biostatistics team. In this role, you will develop and apply crop models to support our breeding programs and optimize agricultural practices. You will work closely with biostatisticians, geneticists, and agronomists to integrate data and enhance our understanding of crop performance under various conditions.

What we expect of you

•    Master's or Ph.D. in Agronomy, Plant Physiology, applied mathematics or a related field.
•    Strong background in crop modeling and simulation.
•    Proficiency in programming languages such as R and Python.
•    Familiarity with handling large-scale data and developing biostatistical tools.
•    Good Experience with statistical analysis and experimental design.
•    Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Rigorous and detail-oriented with excellent numerical skills.Your organizational skills allow you to handle multiple projects and activities simultaneously and be responsive to requests while ensuring rigorous follow-up of your action plan.
•    Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Strong communication skills in English. French is an advantage.

 

Skills

Problem Solving/Analysis
Personal Organization
Teamwork
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Limagrain is the global leader in vegetable seeds and operates in the market with three Business Units: HM.CLAUSE, Vilmorin-Mikado, and Hazera. Limagrain Vegetable Seeds has developed a product portfolio comprising more than 40 species and operates on all continents. The significant investment in technologies and development, coupled with close customer relationships and a culture of partnerships, enables Limagrain Vegetable Seeds to provide vegetable growers worldwide with efficient seeds adapted to the needs of each region.

Limagrain is a global company with deep local roots. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne-Val d’Allier plain, in the heart of Central France’s Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri-food group with some 9,600 employees working in 53 countries. As the 4th largest seed company in the world, we achieved sales of 2.522 billion euros in 2023-2024, with additional sales of 729 million euros from activities carried out in collaboration with our strategic partners.
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