APPLIED RESEARCH NORTH AND EASTERN EUROPE SPECIALIST
Our client is a global leader in the development of new berry varieties. This position will help identify, evaluate and assist with the development and commercialization of strawberry, raspberry, blackberry and blueberry solutions created or learned from others to produce maximum profits for growers by decreasing fruit waste and increasing yield of delightful fruit for consumers.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Define, prioritize and communicate research needs and gaps for the regions of focus - UK, continental north of Europe, and Eastern Europe;
* Create and execute research trials and innovative processes for production optimization for growers' profitability and strategy execution;
* Support the results evaluation and new practices deployment across growers in collaboration with Agronomy;
* Build/collaborate in best management practices documents and research reports/communications;
* Transfer knowledge to and from other regions;
* Support and collect information in On Farm Trials to improve new genetic selections performance and ensure their successful commercialization;
* Be a connection to Nursery, Breeding, Operations and Global Research through active contribution to the commercialization process of new genetics and new production systems;
* Organize field day demonstrations, workshops, and tours to showcase the high potential of new varieties and growing practices among growers;
* In collaboration with Breeding, Operations, and Product Leadership, assist with:
- Allocating plants of new selections for demonstration trials;
- Defining research trials and observations in new selections to allow genetic deployment.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
* Bachelor or Master Degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Breeding, Plant Physiology or a related field (for Bachelor, 3 years of experience in berries will be required);
* Must have some knowledge of resource usage, plant health, and pest pressure assessment, as well as knowledge of substrate and agricultural practices;
* Knowledge required of the management of data from field plots using computers and necessary applications including statistical analysis, spreadsheets, email, and internet;
* Detail- and result-oriented with effective verbal and written skills, good organization, math, and analytical ability;
* Demonstrated proficiency with computer programs (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook);
* Strong and effective communication skills;
* Ability to work with key stakeholders and assist on multiple projects across the enterprise;
* Pragmatic with the ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and deliver to tight deadlines.
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