Trials are mostly conducted in the field with assessment and data analysis in the office. Some researchers work in a lab. Overseas or UK travel to meetings with other breeders and farmers etc. Jobs are quite widely available Plant breeding work is carried out in a few specific research institutes but more widely by commercial firms. Lifestyle implications Success is exhilarating but patience is needed due to the long-term nature of the work.
Scientific change requires flexibility and keeping up to date is essential.
Maternity breaks are possible. There are few women as yet, but gender is not an obstacle in itself. A good honours degree is usually needed. Genetics and Biotechnology may also be advantageous as well as those already listed. This is not possible or unlikely The knowledge and understanding must be gained from relevant first and, normally, higher degrees.