Program Scientist / Team Leader Data Acquisition and Analytics

KeyGene; Wageningen; Presencial; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KeyGene is seeking a Program Scientist / Team Leader Data Acquisition and Analytics to spearhead innovative genomics technology development programs. You will integrate wet lab work with bioinformatics, lead a multidisciplinary R&D team, and drive end-to-end workflows that accelerate molecular plant breeding.

You will report to the Vice-President Omics & Trait Innovations and collaborate with global partners to define strategic goals and deliver impactful scientific advances.

Formación

• Ph.D. in genomics or closely related field.
• Experience with sequencing-based tech development for molecular genetics applications.
• Internationally recognized scientific leader with a global network.
• Strong vision for integrating bioinformatic analysis tools with (single-cell) genome tech innovations.
• Proven leadership and project management skills.
• Entrepreneurial and customer-oriented mindset.

Responsabilidades

• Lead multidisciplinary R&D programs combining wet lab and bioinformatics.
• Define short- and long-term research goals and ensure timely delivery of innovations.
• Coach and inspire team members and drive individual development.
• Collaborate with breeding companies and research partners to align goals and impact.

Conocimientos

Genomics leadership

Sequencing tech development

Bioinformatics integration

Global network

Leadership & PM

Entrepreneurial mindset

Educación

Ph.D. in genomics research

Descripción del empleo

As Program Scientist / Team Leader Data Acquisition and Analytics, you are responsible for initiating, implementing and managing highly innovative genomics technology development programs aiming to accelerate molecular plant breeding. Single cell, spatial and multi-omics technologies will take a prominent role in these programs. Such programs uniquely integrate wet lab experimental work with bioinformatics analysis to ensure development of seamless end-to-end innovative workflows. Consequently, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team of R&D professionals covering both experimental as well as bioinformatics expertise. Coaching and inspiring your team members in their individual development is an important aspect of your leadership skills. Through intensive interactions with breeding companies and research partners, you will define short- and long-term research goals and ensure concise reporting of progress and timely delivery of technology innovations. You will be reporting to the Vice-President Omics & Trait Innovations.

Location: KeyGene headquarters in Wageningen, the Netherlands

Your qualifications

• Ph.D. in genomics research
• Highly experienced with sequencing-based tech development for molecular genetics applications
• Internationally recognized scientific leader with a global network
• Strong and inspiring vision on integrating bioinformatic analysis tools with (single-cell) genome technology innovations and ability to translate these into cutting-edge R&D programs
• Innovative, ambitious and enthusiastic research leader with solid communicative skills in global setting
• Entrepreneurial and customer-oriented
• Proven leadership and project management skills

Your track record

• Excellent track record of delivering R&D innovations demonstrated by several high-impact scientific and/or patent publications
• Thorough experience in the field of NGS (platforms, data production, analysis)
• Affinity for intellectual property (IP) protection of inventions

KeyGene offer

KeyGene offers you a dynamic and high-impact scientific leadership position with accompanying competitive remunerations, in a challenging, highly innovative and ambitious globally active research company.