R&D Manager: Lead Soil Health & Nematology

Hlb B.v.; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 35,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

HLB Research and Consultancy in Agriculture seeks an ambitious R&D Manager to bridge scientific innovation and practical application in soil health and nematology. Join a knowledge institute with locations in Wijster and Dronten and work across the agricultural value chain.

You will lead projects in soil biology and nematology, collaborate with researchers, advisors, laboratory staff, and external partners, and develop diagnostic methods while managing projects.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field (e.g. Nematology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Phytopathology, or Agriculture)
• Demonstrable affinity with arable farming and soil health
• Experience or strong interest in nematology and/or soil biology
• Experience in project leadership and research management (preferred)
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficiency in Dutch and English

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects in soil health and nematology
• Bridge science and practical agricultural applications
• Collaborate with researchers, advisors, laboratory staff and external partners
• Combine scientific research with project management and development of new diagnostic methods

Skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

Dutch language

English language

Research management

Education

PhD degree

Job description

HLB Research and Consultancy in Agriculture seeks an ambitious R&D Manager to bridge scientific innovation and practical application in soil health and nematology. Join a knowledge institute with locations in Wijster and Dronten and work across the agricultural value chain.

You will lead projects in soil biology and nematology, collaborate with researchers, advisors, laboratory staff, and external partners, and develop diagnostic methods while managing projects.