Postdoctoral Research Associate on Field Crops Research

This is how you can contribute

• Collate, organize, and analyze datasets, including data obtained with drones and sensors
• Apply, evaluate, and improve modeling approaches (empirical and mechanistic) for grain yield, grain protein content and other important traits
• Develop quantitative methods to characterize variety adaptation to different production areas and systems, taking into account genotype by environment by management interactions
• Collect data and support the planning, coordination, and supervision of field trials (field work, post-harvest operations and laboratory analyses)
• Publish the outcomes of your research in international peer-reviewed journals
• Support students and technicians in the analysis of existing data repositories

This makes you unique

• PhD in agronomy, crop science, plant breeding with good knowledge of statistical modelling
• Results-oriented and self-motivated person with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Advanced skills in: R programming and management and analysis of extensive datasets
• Demonstrated experience writing manuscripts and programming by means of authored peer reviewed publications and Git repositories, respectively
• Very good knowledge of two official Swiss languages and spoken and written English

In a nutshell

Agroscope is seeking a postdoctoral research associate who can help develop and implement solutions for evaluating the performance of genotypes of field crops. As a postdoctoral research associate, you will strengthen activities on field crop research and interact with partners from the public and private sectors. If you are interested in this position and fulfill the requirements, we look forward to receiving your online application including a one-page motivation letter, your CV, your publication list (providing your ORDIC author identifier), a copy of your PhD diploma, and contact information of 2-3 referees. Closing date for applications: November 15, 2026. Start: 1 January 2027 or upon agreement. The position is for one year.