Carrot Genomics Researcher: Trait Discovery & AI

Werkenbijbejo; Nederland; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Holiday allowance 8.33%

Benefits budget €800 net

Pension scheme

Vacation days

Wellness days

Employee association

Job summary

Bejo is seeking a Researcher Trait Discovery & Genomics - Carrot to turn genetic observations into candidate genes and breeding opportunities. You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams to validate genes and translate discoveries into practical breeding applications.

The role emphasizes discovery, functional validation, and robust research workflows, with a focus on carrot within Bejo’s Apiaceae program. Travel within NL and internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• MSc with experience in plant molecular biology, genetics or related discipline.
• Expertise in gene discovery, functional/genetic analysis, molecular breeding or computational plant science.
• Knowledge of genetic mapping approaches (QTL, bulked-segregant, GWAS) and integration to candidate genes.
• Experience identifying and prioritising candidate genes with data mining and AI-assisted methods.
• Experience with large multi-omics data is an advantage.
• Good project-organization, documentation, and cross-team coordination.
• Strong English communication and collaboration skills; willingness to travel in NL and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Translate ideas into well-designed experiments and scalable solutions.
• Coordinate experimental work with colleagues and assist researchers.
• Document methods and results and communicate complex findings clearly.
• Move projects from genetic observations to validated genes for breeding.

Skills

Gene discovery

QTL mapping

GWAS knowledge

Data mining

AI-supported methods

English proficiency

Collaborative teamwork

Project organization

Travel willingness

Education

MSc in plant molecular biology

Job description

Bejo is seeking a Researcher Trait Discovery & Genomics - Carrot to turn genetic observations into candidate genes and breeding opportunities. You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams to validate genes and translate discoveries into practical breeding applications.

The role emphasizes discovery, functional validation, and robust research workflows, with a focus on carrot within Bejo’s Apiaceae program. Travel within NL and internationally is expected.