Junior Scientist with expertise in bioinformatics

 As a researcher you will contribute to the research in the following fields: genomics, animal breeding, and computational biology.

Your will be:

• working on a variety of ongoing projects within the Animal Breeding and Genomics group.
•  involved in the analyses of large data sets (genome sequences, RNAseq data and SNP genotype data) form a variety of species.
• be responsible for the development and maintenance of analyses pipelines on the WUR high performance computer Anuna. Ofcourse in close collaboration with ABG staff scientist
• responsible for the data management according to the established data management plan of ABG.

You will work in a team with in the Animal Breeding and Genomics Group.

Your qualities

• A Master’s degree in a relevant biological field (Genomics, Bioinformatics, computational biology, developmental biology or evolutionary biology) or in a quantitative field (Statistics).
• You have expertise in programming on linux based computer platforms and using large genomic data sets.

Further preferred skills:

• Expertise in analyses of whole genome sequence, RNAseq and SNP genotype data
• Interest in quantitative genetic concepts
• Good organizational and excellent communication skills (both spoken and written in English)
• Ability to work in a team of diverse scientists and multidisciplinary teams.
• Scientific track record with publications.

 You  should have:

• A proven affinity for working with and/or developing bioinformatics pipelines.
• A strong interest in comparative biological analysis and computational biology.
• A strong interest in fundamental and applied research.
• Be creative and innovative.
• Good organisational and (written and spoken) communication skills in English, as well as a proven ability to collaborate with others.

In our international working environment there is an increasing amount of communication in English. 
For this position your command of the English language is expected to be at B2 level. If you do not yet have this level, we will of course help you and you can go to our language center Wagenigen in'to Language. 

At WUR we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
 

We offer you

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• the option to accrue additional compensation / holiday hours by working more, up to 40 hours per week;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed December bonus of 8.3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a competitive gross salary of between € 2.471,- and € 3.336,-  for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 7). You will initially receive a one-year contract, which will be extended with an additional year upon mutual enthusiasm.

Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a unique position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.

You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland, and at a university that has been chosen as the “Best University” in the Netherlands for the 18^th consecutive time.

Coming from abroad
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.
Our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family.
Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees and students coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, we can assist you with any additional advice and information about helping your partner to find a job, housing, schooling. For instance under the "30% rule", certain categories of international staff can receive tax exemption on approximately 30% of their gross salary.

Do you want more information?

For more information about this position, please contact: prof. Martien Groenen (martien.groenen@wur.nl; +31317483747) or Dr Ole Madsen (ole.madsen@wur.nl; +31317482003)
For more information about the procedure, please contact Ine van’t Land, corporate recruiter by email: recruitment.asg@wur.nl.

Do you want to apply?
You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval.
This vacancy will be listed up to and including 6 March 2023. We hope to schedule the first job interviews soon after this closing date.

Equal opportunities
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. For more information please go to our inclusivity page. A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a functional impairment.

We are

Wageningen University & Research
The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,200 employees (6,400 fte) and 13,200 students and over 150.000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.

Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch this video to get an idea of our green campus!

Animal Breeding and Genomics
Wageningen University & Research Animal Breeding and Genomics (WUR-ABG) is the centre of excellence for all national and international animal breeding and genomics activities (research and education) of Wageningen University & Research (http://www.wur.nl/en/Expertise-Services/Collaboration-and-partnerships/Animal-Breeding-and-Genomics-Centre.htm)
Animal Breeding and Genomics comprises almost 100 employees, including professors, lecturers, senior and junior scientists, post-docs, PhD students and support staff. We perform research in quantitative genetics, genomics, breeding programs and genetic diversity, across the major livestock species and fish. Many of the research projects are undertaken in close collaboration with the breeding industry, for a large part under the umbrella of Breed4Food.

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

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