Do you want to contribute to research into marine biology?
And are you an experienced Molecular Biology Laboratory Analyst who enjoys working in a state of the art laboratory? Then we might have an interesting opportunity for you at the Marine Animal Ecology Group at Wageningen University & Research!

Within our framework of marine biodiversity research, we are looking for an independent and flexible Molecular Biology Laboratory Analyst. We are offering an exciting position within an enthusiastic international research team. Your tasks will include all aspects of DNA analyses, as well as the supervision and support of students, PhDs and team members with this work. In some cases you will also be involved in projects together with external partners.

You will be mostly working on DNA metabarcoding from different ecosystems, for instance with eDNA samples, bulk samples or tissue samples. You are familiar with subsequent processing methods e.g. isolating DNA, PCR, gel electrophoresis, sequencing library construction and sequencing. Furthermore you will work on High Molecular Weight DNA Isolation of especially fish, and the subsequent whole genome sequencing with Nanopore MinION and/or PromethION. We also offer the opportunity to (further) develop your skills in the use of specific bioinformatic tools (assemblies, annotations) to prepare genetic/genomic data for analyses.

• You are an enthusiastic and independent worker and you enjoy being part of a team.
• You have a BSc in Biological Sciences (In Dutch HBO, hoger laboratorium onderwijs) with the relevant specialization or equivalent experience in laboratory analyses.
• Extensive understanding of molecular biology, and affinity with working in the laboratory, but you are also interested in bioinformatics.
• Experience with nanopore sequencing would be ideal, but is not a requirement.
• You take your responsibilities seriously, you can identify crucial tasks, and you can work on tasks independently.
• You have a flexible work attitude, and you are capable of working on multiple projects, and with different and changing protocols, simultaneously.
• You have excellent organizational and planning skills as well as good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of and interest in Marine Biodiversity would of course by ideal.

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

• sabbatical leave, study leave, and 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 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 € 2.700,- and € 3.606,- for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 8). The appointment can be for 32 or 36 hours (0,8fte) a week and is for one year with the possibility of extension if you perform well.

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 16th 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. Applicants from abroad moving to the Netherlands may qualify for a special tax relief, known as the 30% ruling. 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, and other issues.

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen University & Research
The mission of Wageningen University and 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, 6.800 employees and 12.900 students, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. An integrated approach to problems and the cooperation between various disciplines are at the heart of Wageningen's unique approach. WUR has been named Best Employer in the Education category for 2019-2020.

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

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