Keygene n.v., internationally operating biotechnology company located in Wageningen is looking for a BIOINFORMATICS SCIENTIST sequence applications Vacancy number 09004 Position As a scientist you will be responsible for the analysis and method development for next generation sequencing applications. You will take the scientific lead for sequence analysis in the field of plant breeding application, with the use of novel methods for assembly, mapping and variation detection. You will be responsible for quality control and method implementation. You will work in a team of 5 professional Bioinformaticians and in close collaboration with researchers from other research domains. The team operates under the supervision of a team leader. Candidate Required: * A PhD degree in bioinformatics or comparable experience * Broad experience with sequence assembly, mapping and various analyses for marker discovery and genotyping * Good knowledge and preferably hands on experience with the available tools and methods in the field * Ambition to work in a pioneering research field * Keen on leveraging research results in a project centered environment * Leading personality Preferential: * Experience with the analyses of Roche GS (FLX) and Illumina GA (II) data * Experience with the use of cluster and grid infrastructure KeyGene offer KeyGene offers you a dynamic job with a competitive salary and benefits in a challenging, highly innovative and ambitious research company with an internationally recognized position in plant genetic research. You will be able to further build on the already existing modern facilities (Bioinformatics high performance computing power and high tech lab equipment such as robots and various next generation sequencing platforms). Furthermore, you will have full access to supporting services (IP and legal support, financing). More information Additional information can be obtained from Antoine Janssen, Keygene N.V., telephone +31 317 466866, email Antoine.Janssen@keygene.com<mailto:Antoine.Janssen@keygene.com>. If you are interested in this position you can send your letter of application and resume to: Keygene N.V. Attn. Ms A. Philipsen, HR manager, P.O. Box 216, 6700 AE Wageningen, The Netherlands or by email: Angelique.Philipsen@keygene.com<mailto:Angelique.Philipsen@keygene.com>. Please mention the vacancy number 09004 in your application. For more information on Keygene n.v., please visit www.keygene.com<http://www.keygene.com/>