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🎓Biotechnology, Data Science, Plant Sciences, Plant Breeding, Agricultural Sciences
About the role This is one of the most influential scientific leadership roles in UK agri-science. As Director of Crop Improvement at NIAB, you will have full accountability for the Crop Improvement Service Group, covering pre-breeding, precision breeding and emerging biotechnology across agr…
About the Role This is a senior operational leadership position within NIAB's Crop Improvement Service Group. Reporting to the Director of Crop Improvement and sitting on the Cropping Systems Senior Leadership Team, you will provide the operational backbone for a group spanning pre-breeding, …
About the Role Methane emissions from enteric fermentation account for the majority of the Irish dairy sector’s greenhouse gas profile. Developing reduction strategies is essential to meet Ireland’s climate targets. The three most promising avenues are animal breeding, improved forage quality…
🎓Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Forestry And Agroforestry, Plant Sciences, Plant Breeding
About the Role The Julius Kühn-Institut (JKI) – Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants, Institute for Breeding Research on Horticultural Crops, located in Quedlinburg, invites applications for the position of Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin / Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (w/m/d). Thi…
About the role The Julius Kühn-Institut (JKI) – Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants, Institute for Breeding Research on Horticultural Crops in Quedlinburg, invites applications for a full-time position as Technische Assistentin / technischer Assistent (w/m/d). This role is part of t…
🎓Biology, Plant Breeding, Production Ecology, Plant Sciences, Agricultural Sciences
About the Role The Department of Crop Production Ecology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) invites applications for a PhD student position in plant breeding and plant protection against insect pests. The successful candidate will join the ‘Node for Plant Breeding agains…
About the Role Aarhus University (AU) invites applications for strategic Innovation Positions at the level of Associate Professor or Professor within the Faculty of Technical Sciences (Tech). In line with AU's Strategy 2030, which prioritises research-based innovation and entrepreneurship, th…
Jobs for researchers in agricultural and life sciences
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