Eucalyptus Tree Improvement Program Leader

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Responsibilities:
APRIL Fiber is looking for a Eucalyptus breeding leader to run one of the most important tree improvement programs in tropical pulp and paper.

You will own the full cycle, from breeding strategy and controlled crossing through multi-site trials, selection and clonal deployment, and make sure genetic gains show up in the plantation and in the mill.

What you will do:

- Lead the Eucalyptus breeding program, its roadmap, its team and its budget.

- Run and protect the seasonal breeding calendar: crossing, trials, selection and deployment.

- Apply quantitative and genomic tools (BLUP, G x E, genomic selection) to speed up and sharpen selection.

- Connect genetics to commercial value, including growth, wood density and pulp yield.

- Develop breeders and technicians and build partnerships with research institutions.

- Estimate the costs, resources, and time required to conduct a research project and monitor performance to ensure these targets are met.

- Prepare calculations, specifications, and other technical documentation so that prototype designs can be manufactured and assembled.

What you bring

- 10+ years leading industrial

- Eucalyptus breeding and clonal deployment (we will consider exceptional profiles with slightly less).

- MSc in forest genetics, tree breeding or a related field; PhD preferred.

- Strong command of quantitative genetics and analytical tools such as R, ASReml or Selegen.

- Proven leadership of teams, budgets and stakeholders.

- Advanced English and willingness to relocate to Pangkalan Kerinci.

Why join us

- Lead a large-scale tropical Eucalyptus program with direct commercial impact.

- A pathway to senior leadership in the breeding function.

- International environment, investment in genomic tools, and a long-term career with relocation support.

Location : Pangkalan Kerinci, Riau, Indonesia.

Level : Manager

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