Human activities have greatly impacted freshwater and marine ecosystems. As a scientist you will contribute to explore insight in how this has affected the genomic architecture of aquatic species is a prerequisite for their ecological restoration and genetic management.

At Wageningen University and research we have an challenging position for you if you have with a clear interest in one or more of the following research fields: functional genomics, population genomics, evolutionary biology, aquaculture, animal breeding, and bioinformatics.

You will as scientist contribute to population genomics of aquatic species this within the chair group Animal Breeding and Genomics.

Your duties and responsibilities include:

• participate in research to enable the genetic management and genomic monitoring of aquatic species in the wild and in aquaculture.
• initiate innovative initiatives in this domain
• participate in teaching related to functional and population genomics.

• a PhD degree in a relevant biological field (Genomics, bioinformatics, developmental biology or evolutionary biology).

Further preferred skills and experience:

• Experience in analyses of whole genome sequence data for functional genomic analysis
• Experience in population and evolutionary genomics
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Scientific track record of working with aquatic species.

You also have:

• A strong interest in comparative biological analysis and computational biology.
• A strong interest in population genetic concepts and population conservation management
• A strong interest in fundamental and applied research.
• A clear interest in aquatic animal species
• A creative and innovative mindset.
• 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 it is about language level C1. If you do not yet have this level, we will of course help you and you can go to our language center Wageningen in'to Language.

You can see that there are plenty of challenges ahead of you. These challenges can also be seen as development opportunities. So if you do not yet have the track-record required in the vacancy, but do have solid work experience, we would also like to invite you to apply.

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 from a minimum of € 2.960,- for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 10). At first, we offer you a one-year contract, with the possibility to be extended to a tenured position upon mutual enthusiasm. Of course, we would be happy to discuss this with you if you have any questions.

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 18th 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.

Wageningen University & Research

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
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.

You will work here
The position is available within Wageningen University & Research Animal Breeding and Genomics, that combines the activities of Wageningen Livestock Research and Wageningen University in the field of animal breeding and genomics. The position is part of the Sector Plan Biology to strengthen biological research and education at Dutch Universities.

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