Senior Horticultural Research Specialist
4 days ago
David Austin Roses is a renowned horticultural company dedicated to breeding and cultivating exquisite English Roses. With a rich heritage spanning over half a century, we pride ourselves on producing roses of unparalleled beauty, fragrance, and charm. Our commitment to excellence and passion for roses have made us a global leader in the horticultural industry.
As a family-owned and run business, embracing its third generation, we are fortunate to work with talented individuals who make up our extended family. This role would suit someone with experience in plant breeding and managing plant research departments.
Key Responsibilities- Responsible for the breeding and testing of new rose varieties, achieving the highest standards of rose health, beauty, and fragrance across the full range of David Austin Roses (DAR), including our shrubs, climbers, ramblers, and cut rose varieties.
- Work closely with our Senior Leadership Team to research and develop our breeding programs, bringing scientific rigor, methodology, and data management to the art of rose breeding.
- Manage several trials ranging from the impact of different pruning regimes to the true effectiveness of existing commercially available sprays, on the performance of roses.
- Responsible for researching the potential benefits of improving breeding utilizing genetic techniques and its implementation, if deemed necessary.
- Passion and enthusiasm for roses, plants, or plant science.
- Education to at least Honours Degree level in a relevant subject such as plant science/research or genetics, also ideally a relevant post-graduate qualification.
- Commercial awareness and interest in the garden rose business.
- Ability and stamina to undertake research and long-term projects.
- Creative, innovative, and resourceful.
- Flexible approach.
- Computer literacy and technical skills.
- A driving license may also be required.
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