University/Technical College Trainee in Fodder-Plant Breeding
Agroscope
01.04.2026
temporary
30.09.2026
JRQ$540-17253
Reckenholzstrasse 191, 8046 Zürich
This is how you can contribute
- Supervising two field trials for recording seed yield in ryegrass
- Description of grasses for various traits in the field
- Harvesting and preparation of seed and plant samples; evaluation of the data gathered
- Supporting the Group with various tasks in the breeding programme
This makes you unique
- Recent (i.e. completed no longer than 12 months ago) Bachelor's or Master's degree in agronomy, biology or a related field
- Committed, team-minded and communicative personality with an interest in plant breeding
- Enthusiasm for practical fieldwork as well as a precise and meticulous way of working
- Good EDP and statistics skills; Cat. B driver's licence an advantage
- Knowledge of two official Swiss languages and English
In a nutshell
The traineeship is part of two projects: one for boosting pod-shatter resistance and one for developing genomic selection. It offers an insight into the different aspects of classic plant breeding, including the conducting of field trials and the phenotyping of plants in the field and laboratory.
01.04.2026
temporary
30.09.2026
JRQ$540-17253
Reckenholzstrasse 191, 8046 Zürich
Questions about the position
Christoph Grieder Head of 'Fodder-Plant Breeding' GroupSend message
Questions about the position
Christoph GriederHead of 'Fodder-Plant Breeding' Group
Send messageIn a nutshell
The traineeship is part of two projects: one for boosting pod-shatter resistance and one for developing genomic selection. It offers an insight into the different aspects of classic plant breeding, including the conducting of field trials and the phenotyping of plants in the field and laboratory.
Good food, healthy environment
Agroscope is the Swiss federal centre of excellence for research in the agriculture and food sector. Its researchers work at a number of sites in Switzerland. Headquartered in Bern-Liebefeld (as of 2026: Posieux), Agroscope is attached to the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER.
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Questions about the position
Christoph GriederHead of 'Fodder-Plant Breeding' Group
Send messageAdditional information
High-performing varieties of grasses and clover form the basis for the efficient production of roughage, and hence also for a sustainable meat and dairy sector. For the development and provision of varieties adapted to Swiss conditions, the 'Fodder-Plant Breeding' Group runs a breeding programme encompassing several types of grasses and legumes.