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Dow values the benefits that diversity of thought can bring to its organization. It is looking for the individual best suited for this role regardless of their nationality, origin, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age.

Job Description

Leader of the Dow AgroSciences Winter Oilseed Breeding Station in Denmark and the rape di-haploid production.

Standard Working hours:

37.5

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the production of Winter Oilseed rape dihaploid plants to feed the European Winter Oilseed rape program in coordination with the European breeders (creation of new competitive germplasm)
• Implement state of the art technology for the germplasm development program, including marker assisted breeding.
• Take lead on specific WOSR rape breeding projects as required in addition to di-haploid production.
• Coordinate the Oilseed rape seeds preparation and shipment across Europe for breeding and development purposes.
• Provide administrative leadership to the station, including management of the field, glasshouse and laboratory biologists, definition of capital investment and management of expenses.
• Promote safe work environment and ensure the implementation of the Dow AgroSciences Environment, Health and Safety culture on the site
• Act as local liaison leader for Denmark based collaborative research projects.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in breeding preferred (PhD in plant breeding or master degree with 3 to 5 years experience).
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead field station biologists (full time and part time).
• Practical experience in advanced breeding techniques such as di haploid production and marker assisted breeding.
• Good communication in English and any other European language.
• Advanced statistical knowledge 

Please, apply on our website: http://www.dow.com/careers/

Job number: 1102845