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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
As an agronomist, you are responsible for conducting field trial protocols that support hybrid wheat breeding programmes. As a member of our team in Gatersleben, you are responsible for setting up, maintaining and evaluating field trials to provide high-quality data to support product development. We are seeking support for this position for two years.
- In your new position, you are responsible for conducting and supervising small-plot field trials from sowing to harvest.
- Together with other team members, you identify suitable trial sites, prepare the fields and carry out planting and plant protection measures.
- In addition, you monitor pest and disease infestation, collect phenotypic data and ensure accurate documentation.
- Last but not least, you take on the analysis of seed quality, the evaluation of trial data and present the results in internal meetings.
- Safety first! You ensure compliance with EHS, stewardship and QMS guidelines and actively participate in training courses and audits.
WHAT YOU OFFER
- degree in agronomy or a related field such as crop production, weed science or agricultural systems
- at least two years of professional experience in conducting small plot trials, ideally in the field of wheat
- in-depth knowledge of agricultural equipment and experience with trial equipment and data collection software
- very good knowledge of English and good German
- driving licence class B and ideally T
- team-oriented personality with a high degree of initiative, organisational skills and willingness to work outdoors in variable conditions
WHAT WE OFFER
- Inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business)
- Diverse learning and development platforms as a basis for your personal development
- Regular development meetings with your manager to help you plan your individual career
- Site-specific preventive care to support your health and work life balance
- 30 days of vacation as well as the possibility of special leave and sabbatical models
- Flexible working time models
- Attractive competitive salary and a variable bonus
- Company pension scheme, company-financed supplementary long-term care insurance and accident insurance
HOW TO REACH US
- Lennart Boudgoust (Talent Acquisition), lennart.boudgoust@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005-56521 will be happy to answer your questions for this position. You are also welcome to book an appointment online. Technical questions cannot be answered at this meeting.
- You can also reach our recruiting team here
- First information about our application process can be found here
ABOUT US
As a reliable partner of the agricultural sector, BASF Agricultural Solutions GmbH offers innovative solutions in the area of crop protection and pest control to improve agricultural production, increase the profitability of agricultural companies and thereby improve the living standards of a growing population. Our strength lies in supporting farmers in the face of the challenges presented by an increasingly complex agricultural sector and in working with them to secure basic human necessities, such as food, nutrition and energy. Learn more about BASF Agricultural Solutions GmbH at on.basf.com/Agriculture
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