Scientist Biological control based on microbiology
€ 4.741 - € 7.068 per maandTijdelijk
Wageningen University & Research
Make an impact on sustainable agriculture! Are you an ambitious scientist with expertise in biological control and crop protection? Do you enjoy leading research projects and collaborating with partners across science, industry, and government? Then this position could be the perfect next step in your career. As a Biological Control Scientist in Wageningen, you will contribute to the development of sustainable solutions for managing diseases and pests in agriculture and horticulture through the use of micro-organisms. You will play a key role in initiating, coordinating, and conducting applied research projects together with multidisciplinary teams and external partners. In this position, you will have a high degree of independence and responsibility. You will take over running projects, identify new research opportunities and initiate/acquire new projects, lead and manage ongoing research projects, contribute to knowledge development and sharing, and work closely with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders from both the public and private sectors. Your work will focus on advancing biological crop protection strategies and translating scientific insights into practical applications for sustainable food production. You will be based in Wageningen and collaborate with experts from related fields such as (meta)genomics, soil health, microbiome, phytopathology, bacteriology, nematology, entomology and diagnostics. Your duties and responsibilities include:
You will join Wageningen Plant Research, part of Wageningen University & Research. Within the business unit Biointeractions & Plant Health , you will work together with colleagues who are dedicated to developing innovative and sustainable solutions for diseases and pests in agriculture and horticulture. While current crop protection agents reduce yield losses, they often may have a negative impact on people and the environment. Bio-interactions & Plant Health develops solutions such as biological crop protection and resilient cropping systems, offering opportunities for sustainable food production worldwide. The interaction between plants and diseases & pests is the focal point of our research. We study the interactions between plants and harmful or beneficial organisms, including insects, fungi, viruses, and bacteria, both above and below ground. In addition, we develop advanced diagnostic methods to detect harmful organisms throughout the production chain. The Biointeractions & Plant Health team is based in Wageningen and works closely with national and international partners from science, industry, and government.
- acquiring, coordinating, leading, and conducting research projects on biological control within multidisciplinary teams;
- Reporting research outcomes through reports, scientific publications, trade articles, presentations, newsletters, and online communication channels;
- supervising project staff, interns, and students;
- building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and translating their questions into relevant and feasible research projects;
- translating research findings into practical recommendations and applications for clients and other stakeholders.
You will join Wageningen Plant Research, part of Wageningen University & Research. Within the business unit Biointeractions & Plant Health , you will work together with colleagues who are dedicated to developing innovative and sustainable solutions for diseases and pests in agriculture and horticulture. While current crop protection agents reduce yield losses, they often may have a negative impact on people and the environment. Bio-interactions & Plant Health develops solutions such as biological crop protection and resilient cropping systems, offering opportunities for sustainable food production worldwide. The interaction between plants and diseases & pests is the focal point of our research. We study the interactions between plants and harmful or beneficial organisms, including insects, fungi, viruses, and bacteria, both above and below ground. In addition, we develop advanced diagnostic methods to detect harmful organisms throughout the production chain. The Biointeractions & Plant Health team is based in Wageningen and works closely with national and international partners from science, industry, and government.
Requirements
You are an ambitious, enthusiastic and proactive researcher with a background in plant pathology and a strong interest in sustainable crop protection. You enjoy working in multidisciplinary teams, coordinating projects, and building collaborations with clients and research partners. You are proactive, well-organised, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. You are also capable of translating scientific knowledge into practical applications and communicating research results to both scientific and non-scientific audiences. In addition, you enjoy identifying new research opportunities and developing and acquiring project proposals for national and international funding programs or clients. You communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of the Dutch language is highly desirable. If you do not already speak Dutch, you are willing to learn it. You also possess:- a university degree in plant pathology, agriculture, horticulture, or a related field; a PhD is considered an advantage;
- experience with and/or affinity for:
- biological control;
- crop protection;
- phytopathology;
- microbiology;
- knowledge valorisation;
- molecular diagnostics;
- statistics;
- acquisition;
- project management skills;
- excellent communication and networking skills;
- a collaborative and client-oriented mindset.
Contract terms
Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment . A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:- working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
- sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
- 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 year-end bonus of 8,3%;
- excellent pension scheme.
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