As a bioinformatics scientist you work within our research department, which consists of eight colleagues. The work is carried out in close consultation with colleagues from both the research and breeding teams.

• Your most important contribution is to design, implement or outsource and analyse molecular genetic projects that support the broad objective of our breeding program.
• You know how to use state of the art techniques in the field of bioinformatics and relevant statistical methods.
• You consult with IT colleagues and independently manage an IT environment suitable for your work.

To carry out your work successfully, you bring a mix of analytical, social and data handling skills. You are precise in your work, and you make the right connections to arrive at (innovative) solutions. You know how to present your conclusions both orally and in writing.

For this position you hold a PhD or MSc degree or possess equivalent experience and knowledge of genomics and bioinformatics. You are skilled with statistical software such as R or Phyton and understand concepts of various genotyping techniques. An affinity with plant breeding would be very useful but is not essential. You are curious and like to keep up to date with the latest developments in this rapidly developing field.

We request a good command of English and willingness to learn Dutch. You must be an EU-resident. If you apply for the vacancy, please describe your social options to move permanently to area where our research facilities are located.

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week. If you join us as a bioinformatician, you can count on competitive primary and secondary employment conditions. There is ample opportunity for personal development; albeit that, as a bioinformatics scientist, you have to open a new area of expertise for Agrico Research. In any case, we offer an informal working environment in which we are strongly focused on collaboration. We also value a good degree of independence and own initiative. We work in a commercial environment and your efforts will contribute to tangible results in the form of better potato varieties that enable our international customers to grow potatoes in a profitable and sustainable manner.

Furthermore, we offer:

• A salary: as a starter, you can expect a gross monthly salary of € 2,900 on a 40-hour basis. If you already have several years of work experience, then you will go up to € 5,000 on a full-time basis.
• On top of the monthly salary, you will receive a fixed thirteenth month and holiday allowance of 8.33%.
• Non-contributory pension accrual
• Health insurance allowance
• Vitality budget and bicycle plan
• Year-round activities with our staff association

Agrico Research has its facilities in one of the best regions for arable farming in the Netherlands that resides in a fairly central position in the Netherlands.