Graduate Plant Breeder- East of England
- Employer
- De Lacy Executive
- Location
- East of England
- Salary
- A competitive salary with excellent career prospects and progressive training will be offered.
- Closing date
- 11 Feb 2022
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- Sector
- Arable & Agronomy, Crop Science & Nutrition, Genetics & Breeding
- Job Type
- Lecturer, Researcher, Technician, Trainee
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
The plant breeding industry is innovative and dynamic, as part of an industry shaping company you will be at the forefront of the latest developments. A training opportunity like this is rare on the current market, for the right person this could be the start a successful career.
If you have a thirst for knowledge and strive to be at the forefront of innovation in breeding and genetics this company can provide unrivalled career opportunities. Ideally you would be someone with a trials background and relevant degree level knowledge of plant breeding.
As an Oilseed Rape Breeder, you will:
- Be responsible for the selection process to include sowing preparation, scoring, data collection and analysis as well as final selection decisions.
- Taking part in UK and International research projects.
- Working closely with the Crop Research Head to develop the breeding strategy.
What do I need to apply?
- Ideally, a degree at BSc level or above in Plant breeding and genetics or similar. Applications from an agricultural degree background with a strong genetics understanding would be of particular interest.
- Experience in a breeding programme would be beneficial but is not essential.
- An understanding of plant breeding, genetics, agronomy and the seed industry.
- Experience in using data management and analysis software.
- Team management skills prior experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
Package: Competitive salary, profit share scheme and extensive benefits.
To apply:
Please call Lauren Holloway on 01885 485527 or email an up to date copy of your CV (In Word Format) to lauren.holloway@delacyexecutive.co.uk
De Lacy Executive will upload your CV to our database and retain some data about you in order to process your application.
More information about our processing activities can be found at www.delacyexecutive.co.uk/privacypolicy.
Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence and your details will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission.
Please note that this advertisement is not a job description and you should satisfy yourself about the full details at interview.
De Lacy Executive is an Approved member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, which promotes high standards in recruitment practice, and is registered with the Information Commissioners Office. De Lacy Executive complies with all relevant data protection legislation
Company
De Lacy Executive is the professional Agri-Business recruitment consultancy.
Since 2000 we have been recruiting within the agriculture, horticulture, fruit, fresh produce, primary food and other rural sectors in the UK and Internationally. We arguably have the largest database of candidates and regular employer clients.
In this period we have been privileged to help countless companies and jobseekers to achieve their employment goals.
We engage at all levels from trainee through to senior executive and in disciplines from production to technical and commercial.
Our team of nine is friendly, knowledgeable and experienced. We welcome your enquiries and offer our very best advice and service whatever the employment situation.
Most of us are agriculturalists by upbringing and education and have experience of working in the sector we serve before entering the recruitment industry. We are well trained in recruitment practice and De Lacy Executive is the only Agricultural Recruitment business to be Approved by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation which promotes high standards within the recruitment industry.
We maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and are registered and conform to the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
“Integrity, Knowledge and Confidentiality”.
We look forward to hearing from you.
De Lacy Executive Ltd. Suite 7, Malvern Gate, Bromwich Road, Worcester WR2 4BN
Tel: 01885 483440. E mail: admin@delacyexecutive.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01885 483440
- Location
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Suite 7
Malvern Gate
Bromwich Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR2 4BN
United Kingdom
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