Job Description
Posting Start Date:  1/16/26
Offer ID:  1661
Unit:  Limagrain Vegetable Seeds Traits and Technology
Job Title:  Plant Pathologist (M/F)
Job Location:  Loire-Authion
Contract type:  Temporary
Job Description: 

Function

In accordance with the LVS  research strategy, develop, and implement methodologies and technologies dedicated to Pathology application activities  aiming at following disease resistance in breeding germplasm and contributing to the phytosanitary monitoring of R&D station. Design and execute these activities based on pathology expertise in a regional and global contexts.

Main Goal

Collaborate for Pathology implementation activities for the Pathology Application:

  • To initiate, propose and develop projects to implement technologies and methodologies for Research and breeding 
  • To be responsible for the organization and execution of assigned projects within the framework of the project plan and timeframe, in collaboration with stakeholders from several BUs and domains.
  • To realize analyses to improve the knowledge for phytosanitary monitoring of R&D station 
  • Improve research or support protocols and processes, and propose adapted tools and methods in a spirit of continuous improvement

What we expect of you

  • You hold a PhD in Plant Pathology 
  • You master Plant Pathology particularly related to plant disease resistance and pathogen transmission. You already have demonstrated understanding of plant breeding and use of molecular markers. 
  • Your experience in research project management from proposal development to execution and reporting (including scheduling, budget planning, reporting, analyzing, interpreting) would help you to successfully carry out your mission. 
  • You have strong communication and organizational skills. 
  • Finally, your agility allows you to work in matrix, intercultural and multi-location environments. In accordance with this, you are fluent in both English and French (oral and written). 

Position can start as soon as possible - Temporary contract of 5 months - until end of June 2026 

Information at a Glance

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.