Phytopathology Assistant (m/f/d)

Regular Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians

As part of our growth strategy and our plans to establish state-of-the-art Research Teams for our Vegetable Business Unit, we are looking for a Phytopathology Assistant (m/f/d), based at KWS Vegetables’ breeding station in Spain (Murcia). The Phytopathology Assistant will support the Research Scientist Phytopathology in the department needs. Areas of expertise include plant pathology (including virology, entomology and nematology), routine testing, diagnostics and disease monitoring, with a focus on application of methodologies to support breeding. You will report to the Research Scientist Phytopathology Vegetables located in Spain. The intended starting date for this position is October 1, 2026.

Your responsibilities:

Implement and execute protocols for routine disease testing for the vegetable crops

Active and efficient collaboration with breeding and farm teams to support breeding needs

Precise trial setup and accurate d...