Plant Pathologist

In Nestlé R&D, we are committed to developing innovative food, drink and nutritional products to improve quality of life and contribute to a healthier future.

The 3,900 people who work for us around the world - from scientists and engineers to regulatory experts and chefs - are key to our success. Research contributes to the company's growth and enables the rapid development of products and services that benefit our consumers and our planet.

The Nestlé R&D Center located in the Loire Valley in Tours (France), is part of the Nestlé Institute of Agricultural Sciences within the Nestlé Research Organization whose main center is located in Lausanne, Switzerland. Nestlé Research combines fundamental science at the highest level, high-end analytical platforms leveraged by all research teams, and strong capabilities to accelerate the translation of science into innovation. The Plant Science team builds knowledge on strategic crops with the aim of developing new plant materials in order to deliver quality products through better and sustainable farming.

Nestlé R&D Center - Tours (France)
- Full-time contract
- Genuine opportunities for career and personal development
- Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces
- Dynamic international working environment
- Attractive package, caring management, flexible working hours or remote work, allow you to evolve in a pleasant environment. You benefit from training throughout your career, aimed at promoting your development towards different roles within the Group.

Joining Nestlé, it is being part of the First Center of expertise in the Food industry, an inclusive community, supportive and virtuous. You will find respect and consideration to develop yourself at different level.
The main mission of the Plant Phatologist is to contribute to the understanding of the causes and mechanisms as well as the management or control of relevant plant diseases in support of Nestlé Institute of Agricultural Science (NIAS)

**Your responsibilities**:

- Plant pathology R&D strategy and concomittant activities mainstreamed in relevant new and existing NIAS projects
- Active collaboration with key academic and industry partners on priority strategies and activities
- Protocols to assess breeding and pre-breeding plant material against major pathogens and to support the breeding teams in disease resistance introgression
- Increased understanding of the incidence, distribution and control of the key relevant plant pathogens
- Disease diagnostic tools and methodologies for priority diseases in relevant plant species
- Good phytosanitary practices and efficient routes for plant, leaves, seeds and pathogen shipments between NIAS' and relevant partner facilities
- Research projects, studies, publications etc. for peer review and approval

**What will make the **difference**
- Master state of the art for genetics, genomics and phenotyping
- PhD or Msc in Plant Breeding with a good knowledge of agronomy
- Good knowledge of quantitative genetics applied to plant breeding.

Demonstrated knowledge in latest genetics and genomics techniques, including fine-mapping and rapid allele introgression
- Academic or breeding experience related to abiotic stress adaptation, epigenetic or breeding for quality traits would be a plus
- Strong skills in bioinformatics and Knowledge in data statistical analyse
- Good knowledge of agronomy
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluent in English and good knowledge of Spanish

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