Researcher Molecular Plant Biology
Do you want to perform research and apply new molecular biological techniques to improve crop traits? And do you like to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team? Then you are the Researcher we are looking for to join our R&D team in Fijnaart!
Netherlands, Fijnaart
Research & Breeding
PhD
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What does your job as a Researcher Molecular Plant Biology look like?
As a Researcher Molecular Plant Biology within our R&D group Trait Biology, you are responsible for the development of new, advanced molecular techniques for the introduction of desired traits into crops. To achieve this you will use state-of-the-art technologies, biological knowledge and genetic variation.In the multidisciplinary projects you lead, you will have frequent contact with analysts, other researchers and breeding departments. On a daily basis, you will be involved in- Literature review
- Design of new experiments
- Execution of these experiments
- Working with analysts and/or supervising interns
What you bring:
You are a proactive researcher with good communication and analytical skills. You are able to translate research results to practice. You know how to use creative solutions to achieve results in your research projects. And you are motivated to work on multiple lines of research simultaneously across multidisciplinary teams.In addition, we can find the following on your resume:- A PhD in molecular biology or related fields
- Experience with molecular biology
- Experience with or affinity with plant biology
- You are aware of the latest technological developments
What can you expect from us?
As a Researcher in Molecular Plant Biology, you will work in our R&D team. In our laboratories about 100 colleagues work in the field of biotechnology. In addition to a working environment where you can actually put the results of fundamental research into practice, we offer you- An immediate permanent contract for 38 hours a week
- A good salary based on job level and experience
- Diverse training opportunities through our Rijk Zwaan Academy
- An entrepreneurial and innovative work environment with constantly new challenges
Rijk Zwaan: your new employer?
Fijnaart, Noord-Brabant, is home to the Rijk Zwaan Research & Development station. Rijk Zwaan is an international family-owned company with a people-oriented culture. Rijk Zwaan’s seeds are at the start of the food chain. We develop vegetable varieties and sell the seeds to growers all over the world. From our position, we can and want to contribute to the world's food supply. It's all about growth. The growth of a natural product, which we export worldwide. The growth of our company, and especially the growth of our employees. With us, you get all the space you need to do business and develop yourself.Interest?
Do you recognize yourself and do you want to get started as soon as possible? Click on 'Apply' to apply directly. Please send your application to Jeanet van Someren (Human Resources Advisor). Because your application will be carefully reviewed by several people, you will receive a response within two weeks. An assessment is part of the procedure.Phone interview
Two face to face interviews
Terms of employment interview
Assessment
A permanent contract from the start!
I’d like to receive your application
Jeanet van Someren
Advisor Human Resources
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