We are looking for a motivated junior breeder, who will be working on watermelon and will be based mainly at our trial and demonstration farm in Shanghai-Songjiang district.

我们期待一位年轻有活力的初级育种人员加入我们，其主要的工作区域将是在位于我司上海市松江区的试验展示田.


Job description


Together with and under supervision of the breeder conduct all operational activities related to the breeding of watermelon varieties in China.

在西瓜育种人的指导下开展所有的与西瓜品种选育相关的工作.


Job tasks:


Collect breeding material and germplasm.

收集育种资源.

Advise and discuss about field trial locations, contribute to management of trials, contacts with farm manager.

对试验地点提出建议,同农场经理沟通并参与试验管理.

Design and setup of breeding trials.

筹划育种试验.

Conduct together with the breeder the total watermelon breeding program, including selfings, crosses and selection of breeding lines.

同西瓜育种人一道开展西瓜育种项目中的各项活动,包括自交、杂交和育种材料塞选。

Build up knowledge about breeding material in relation to the markets.

基于市场需求，确立相关育种资源的知识。

Collect and analyze breeding data from field trials.

从田间试验中搜集试验数据并加以分析。

Quality and purity control of parental lines and hybrids.

控制亲本和杂交种的质量和纯度。

other activities associated with this position

与此职位相关的其他工作。


Communication skills:


English language in speaking, writing and reading is required.

能用英语书写和交流

Capable to present and discuss results with colleagues.

能够与同事进行交流和沟通


Qualifications:


Master or PhD degree in plant breeding.

具有植物育种专业硕士或博士学位。

At least 3 years experience in a similar position in the seed industry.

至少3年在种子行业相似职位工作经历。

Knowledge and interest in plant pathology and horticultural science preferable.

具有植物病理或园艺科学知识者优先。

Creative and dedicated to quality in all aspects of your work.

在工作的各个方面具有创造力和献身精神。

Able to collect and analyze breeding data with standard computer hard- and software.

能够使用计算机软件分析育种试验数据。

Keep in touch of recent developments related to your job by literature, attending congresses.

通过文献和参加会议交流，同最新的科技发展保持同步。

Have the ambition to develop to a full breeder’s position in the future.

具有将来成为一名全职育种家的志向。

Willingness to travel frequently.

愿意经常出差