Junior Plant Physiologist (temporary for 8 months / 32 hours per

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Are you ready to make a difference in Plant Physiology?

Join Enza Zaden as a Junior Plant Physiologist and contribute to cutting-edge research on life cycle acceleration. This temporary position for 8 months, offers an exciting opportunity to develop innovative cultivation methods and accelerate plant generation cycles.

This is why you want to join us as a Junior Plant Physiologist at Enza Zaden

•    Work on groundbreaking research influencing plant growth and development in greenhouses, climate cells, and open fields.

•    Collaborate with a dynamic team and external experts in academia and industry.

•    Gain hands-on experience with new technologies and methodologies in plant physiology.

Make a difference as a Junior Plant Physiologist
As a Junior Plant Physiologist, you will:

•    Develop and implement cultivation methods and systems to enhance selection pressure and accelerate plant generation cycles.

•    Design, execute, and analyze trials to optimize flowering time and seed quality or refine crop selection based on physiological disorders.

•    Explore advanced technologies, such as LED lighting, climate control, hormone treatments, and sensors, to improve climate and cultivation processes.

•    Work with a diverse range of crops and collaborate with breeding groups, research teams, and agronomy.

•    Engage with external specialists from universities and suppliers to stay at the forefront of plant physiology advancements.

What you bring as a future colleague
•    A Master’s degree in Plant Sciences, with a strong foundation in plant physiology.
•    Knowledge and experience on abiotic stress, indoor/vertical farming and open-field conditions.
•    Knowledge and experience on the use of plant sensors (e.g photosynthesis).
•    Analytical skills with proficiency in software tools like R, Genstat, or SPSS.
•    Basic lab skills or a willingness to develop these abilities.
•    Excellent communication skills in English.

In addition, you are curious, solution-oriented, and proactive in staying updated with industry and academic advancements. You are a resilient team player capable of working independently and collaboratively on projects under pressure.

At Enza Zaden, the Plant Physiology team is a small, young and growing group, where you can bring your ideas into practice. Join us and play a key role in advancing plant science and cultivation methods.

Apply now and start making an impact!

Enza Zaden as your employer

With more than 2,800 passionate team members across the world, we're on a daily mission to develop the finest vegetable varieties. Our goal? To deliver seeds with that special something: vegetables with better taste, better yields, and better resistance. On our mission to feed the world, we challenge ourselves to gain deeper insights and find the next breakthrough. We grow and innovate together, and everyone’s contribution is valued. Throughout our 85 years, our family values, passion, independence and or focus on innovation have truly set us apart. Over 480 million people are eating our vegetables every day, something we are very proud of! Our passion isn't just a trademark; it's our driving force, propelling our rapid growth. If you're ready to explore your potential and thrive in a supportive environment, we welcome you to develop your talents with us. The combination of entrepreneurship, initiative and a healthy dose of determination has made Enza Zaden great and brought us where we are today. Enza Zaden is and always will be in motion: in the past, present and future.   

What can you expect from us
As a family-owned company, we support you to thrive in all areas of life, so that you can be successful inside and outside of work. We offer:

•    Flexible work arrangements;
•    Access to a variety of wellbeing programs and healthy food options;
•    25 paid vacation days (employees have the option to buy extra vacation days equivalent to two times their weekly working hours);
•    1 paid vitality day for all, plus extra days as your age increases;
•    Laptop
 

Join us for a career that grows with you! Are you curious to know more about Enza Zaden click on this link to our website.

Get in touch

Apply now using the application button. You will receive an automatic confirmation of your application within minutes, and we will respond to your application within 10 working days. 
 
Do you have any questions about our application process? Please feel free to reach out to:
Annemarie Weening, Senior Corporate Recruiter
a.weening@enzazaden.nl

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.