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POSITION:
Research
Coordinator, Brassica Crops
Nickerson-Zwaan is
an international organisation, active in research, processing
and marketing of vegetable seeds. With our head office in Made
in the Netherlands, we also operate facilities in Tuitjenhorn
(The Netherlands), Germany, UK, Poland, India, Ukraine and South
Africa. Nickerson-Zwaan is a member of Groupe
Limagrain, one of the
world’s largest seed companies.
For our worldwide research activities in Brassica crops we are
looking for a Research Coordinator, Brassica Crops
(world-wide) Based in Tuitjenhorn (The Netherlands) – Fulltime
Reporting to the Research Director, your challenge in this key
function is to create new, competitive varieties in vegetable
Brassica crops (cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and Brussels
sprouts) for world-wide markets.
Your tasks
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To ensure the creation of
products corresponding to market expectations;
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To further internationalise
the Brassica breeding activities of Nickerson-Zwaan;
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To ensure efficient breeding
processes in above-mentioned crops, including the
application of relevant new technologies;
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To manage the different teams
of Brassica (pre-)breeders and breeding assistants in
Holland and abroad;
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To manage the overall Brassica
reseach budget.
Your profile
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University degree (MSc or PhD)
in plant breeding or other plant sciences;
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Several years of international
experience in managing breeding programmes, preferably in
Brassica crops;
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Good knowledge of modern
(bio-)technology and ability to apply this in breeding;
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Managerial skills in different
cultures;
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Ability to think in strategic
research management on a global scale, but to manage
breeding on a local scale;
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Good communication skills;
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Fluent in English. Sufficient
knowledge of the Dutch language , or willing to learn it.
Spanish is an advantage;
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Available and willing to
travel frequently (national and international).
Information
For more
information on our company visit:
http://www.nickerson-zwaan.com.
For information on the job you can contact Mr. Jeroen de
Vries (jeroen.de.vries@nickerson-zwaan.com)
Your application:
We would
like to receive your application letter, including resume,
preferably by e-mail (attn. Mr. Jeroen de Vries) or by using
the application form
on our website:
Nickerson-Zwaan b.v.
Attn. Mr. Jeroen de Vries
PO Box 28; 4920 AA Made
The Netherlands
or via e-mail:
jobs@nickerson-zwaan.com
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