Plant Health Scientist - Molecular Plant Pathology & Trait Discovery (W/M/NB)

Plant Health Scientist - Molecular Plant Pathology & Trait Discovery (W/M/NB) Plant Health Scientist – Molecular Plant Pathology & Trait Discovery (W/M/NB) Location: Lyon La Dargoire (France) – Permanent contract You will be based in Lyon within a collaborative international R&D environment connected to global crop science programs. Join a global Plant Health innovation team working at the interface of molecular plant pathology, trait discovery, and crop improvement. If you are a self-driven scientist passionate about plant-pathogen interactions, this role offers the opportunity to uncover disease resistance mechanisms, shape experimental strategies, and translate scientific insights into next-level genetic resistance solutions for major row crops and vegetables. Your responsibilities In this key role, you will help advance our understanding of plant-pathogen interactions and translate scientific insight into innovative trait solutions. Your responsibilities will include: Shape experimental strategies and influence how disease resistance traits are discovered and advanced across crops. Develop and implement new bioassays for trait discovery and product characterisation. Set up high-throughput workflows for disease testing and performance evaluation. Optimise laboratory methods and processes, contributing to the continuous improvement of scientific tools. Introduce emerging approaches and technologies that strengthen scientific innovation. Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across R&D, breeding, biotechnology, analytics, operations, and related functions. Depending on your experience, lead cross-functional projects, mentor colleagues, or coordinate scientific workstreams. What we look for You thrive on solving complex biological questions, enjoy connecting mechanistic insight with applied impact, and are motivated by working across disciplines to turn science into real-world crop solutions. We are looking for someone who: has a PhD in plant pathology, agronomy, genomics, or a related discipline. is recognised for strategic thinking and the ability to drive change. demonstrates scientific creativity and a results-oriented mindset. has solid experience in experimental design, data analysis, and statistics. has a track record of independently acquiring and integrating advanced scientific approaches, such as genomics, phenotyping, metabolomics, and plant-pathogen interaction methods. is comfortable working in an international environment and communicates fluently in English, with a minimum B2 level. What we offer A permanent contract (VS1.2) based in La Dargoire, Lyon, France An innovative, collaborative, global, non-hierarchical working environment focused on cutting-edge science Access to advanced R&D capabilities, diverse crop-pathogen systems, and global scientific expertise. A role with visibility across discovery, breeding, biotechnology, and product development. A range of employee benefits (health insurance, pension, etc.) Opportunities for development and career progression within an international group Relocation support may be available, subject to conditions At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice. “For Bayer, equal opportunity is a major focus of corporate social responsibility.” Location: France : Rhône : Lyon Division: Crop Science Reference Code: 874023 Job Segment: Research Scientist, Agronomy, CSR, R&D, Pathology, Science, Agriculture, Management, Research, Healthcare