Job Description

Would you like to contribute to innovative seed research and help deepen our understanding of seed physiology while driving improvements in seed quality and field performance across crops?

For our Seed Research Team at KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA in Einbeck, Lower Saxony, Germany, we are looking for a Scientist Seed Research (m/f/d) on a permanent full-time basis

Join our Seed Research team and support the development of innovative solutions that drive the future of agriculture.

Your field of activity and responsibility

• Identify and evaluate key factors influencing field emergence performance across KWS-relevant crops.
• Develop innovative methods to predict and improve field emergence performance and optimize seed production processes to enhance seed quality.
• Conduct research on seed physiology, germination physiology, vigour, and seedling establishment to improve seed performance.
• Generate scientific expertise and background information on seed physiology, seed germination, and seed quality.
• Translate scientific findings and testing concepts into practical applications for seed production and seed technology.
• Coordinate and support internal and external research collaborations on physiological, molecular, and seed biology topics.
• Monitor scientific literature, emerging technologies, and intellectual property developments relevant to seed research.
• Assess and implement new technologies, methodologies, and equipment to advance seed research and testing capabilities.
• Develop selection criteria, molecular markers, and other tools to support variety development and seed performance improvement.
• Analyse experimental data, document research findings, and communicate results to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate laboratory activities, including equipment management, procurement of consumables, laboratory safety, and compliance-related documentation.

Bring in your strengths

• University degree in Agricultural Sciences, Biological Sciences, especially in plant and / or seed technology and / or seed physiology, or a related discipline; a PhD is an advantage.
• Practical experience in basic research, seed physiology, and germination physiology
• Experience in assay development for routine applications.
• Good knowledge of current analytical techniques relevant to seed research.
• Basic understanding of statistics, molecular biology, and coding (e.g. R).
• Interest in AI-supported tools and innovative research methods.
• Ability to work independently, creatively, and in a goal-oriented manner.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to continuously expand scientific and technical expertise.
• Fluent English language skills; basic German language skills are a plus.

Our offer

• As a family-owned company, we live a culture based on the values of team spirit, closeness and trust, independence and foresight.
• True to our motto "Make yourself grow", we encourage individual professional and personal development.
• We create the right environment for you: Capital formation benefits, company pension plans, Christmas and holiday bonuses, childcare allowance, company bike.

We look forward to receiving your application via our online application system SuccessFactors! Please click on the "Apply" button in the online advertisement.