Career
Working at NordGen means working for future generations. As a NordGen employee, you share our vision of a society where a diversity of genetic resources leads to sustainable solutions. With us, garden engineers, scientists, economists, plant experts and many other professional groups work with the common goal of preserving and promoting sustainable use of genetic resources.
As an employee of NordGen, you are part of a tightly welded group of people who enjoy and develop at work in both a Nordic and international environment. To us, balancing work and private life is a matter of course, just as receiving good personal benefits and a gourmet breakfast each Friday. At NordGen, you can work with administrative tasks or research at one of our offices or being part of maintaining the Nordic seed collection in one of our laboratories or in the greenhouses and fields. Our head office and NordGen Plants is situated at the SLU campus, close to the beautiful park of Alnarp just outside of Malmö. NordGen Forest and NordGen Farm Animals have their offices in Ås, outside of Oslo.
Vacancies
Scientist – Plant Genetic Resources & Seed Conservation
Do you want to work with research, conservation and utilization of agricultural biological diversity? Are you an experienced researcher within plant science with a passion for seeds? If you also like networking and appreciate working in an international and developing environment, NordGen might be the right place for you!
We are currently looking for an experienced researcher to join our team of plant scientists. In this role, you will lead and develop research within our genebank, focusing on seed viability, phenotyping, and the conservation and utilization of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. The position offers opportunities for scientific leadership and the development of new research directions, depending on external funding. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing part of NordGen’s seed collection, ensuring its long-term viability and usefulness for breeding and research.
This is a full-time position based at NordGen’s headquarters on the SLU Alnarp campus in southern Sweden (Alnarp, just outside Malmö).
At NordGen, you will join a dedicated, multidisciplinary team in an international environment that values curiosity, collaboration, and sustainability. Working at NordGen means working for future generations (– we share a vision of a society where genetic diversity leads to innovative, sustainable solutions). If you are motivated by making a real impact in the world of agricultural biodiversity, we encourage you to apply.
Your tasks:
· Lead research on genebank-related topics, e.g. seed viability and phenotyping
· Manage part of the seed collection, including acquisition, regeneration, and documentation
· Characterize and evaluate plant genetic resources
· Collaborate with national and international stakeholders, and pursue external funding opportunities
· Publish research findings and actively share knowledge through various platforms
· Represent NordGen in Nordic and European research networks
· Coordination and report on projects
· Support outreach, communication, and educational initiatives
Your qualifications:
· PhD in plant genetics, physiology, breeding, or a related field (a Master’s degree may be considered with significant relevant research experience)
· A demonstrated track record of independent, high-quality research in plant science
· Strong skills in data analysis and scientific publishing
· Experience in initiating and leading international research collaboration or multi-partner projects
· Fluent in English and at least one Scandinavian language
Personal Qualifications:
· Curious and passionate about plant genetic resources
· Detail-oriented and well-organized
· Ambitious, goal-driven, and proactive
· Team-oriented with strong communication skills
The position is a permanent full-time employment with a six-month probationary period. Some national, Nordic and international traveling is required. NordGen offers flexible working hours and limited opportunities for remote work.
For further information:
Michael Lyngkjær
Section Leader PLANTS
phone: +46 (0)735 138 371
mail: Michael.lyngkjaer@nordgen.org
The last application date is 17 May. Please note that we only consider applications filed through the official recruitment system of the Nordic Council of Ministers.