Website Université Paris-Saclay
- DescriptionThe Vegetable Seed Enhancement Team (VSET) is closely connected to the vegetable seed processing plants and services all Syngenta vegetable sites globally.
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Scientist to join us and be a member of a multidisciplinary team embedded with a variety of stakeholders to support the global vegetable seeds business. You will lead well-defined projects to improve the process and the performance of vegetable seeds with a focus on developing new seed treatments, while being closely connected to seed processing plants to transfer new technologies to seed processing sites. Key responsibilities include:Establishing a strong knowledge of seed physiology and seed business.
Leading projects independently with varieties of stakeholders.
Designing and executing experiments.
Making data-based decisions timely and according to project timelines.
Actively taking part in the technology transfer and implementation process in the processing plants. - ProfilPhD degree preferably in plant science, or equivalent qualification /relevant experience.
Passion to work on the boundaries of plant biology/ /seed technology and operations.
Strong drive to deliver results and implement innovative technologies in an operational environment.
Demonstrated interest to find technical solutions for biological problems.
Good English language skills.
Willingness to continuous learning.
Strong team working and communication skills.Desired skills
Basic command of the Dutch language or the drive to learn it on short term.
Relevant work experience in a commercial environment.
Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams in an international environment.
Want fewer missed deadlines?
Follow a channel you care about (Graduate → Post-PhD).