Project Manager/Scientist Bioinformatics (BioIT)

who wants to see his/her outstanding knowledge on the development and application of bio IT tools used for food innovation.
Job description
• Mix (50/50%) of fundamental and applied research using bio IT tools.
• Fundamental research will be performed in close co-operation with TIFN Wageningen and CMBI Nijmegen. Applied research will be performed for world wide food companies as contract research;
• For applied research, translate customer needs into science and technology based solutions. Focus areas: fermentation, microbiota;
• Manage and execute international projects in which bioIT tools are applied to increase functionality of food(ingredients);
• Scientific and industry network building;
• Work together in multidisciplinary teams with technical - and scientific experts and business development managers both within NIZO and from the customer side.

Your profile
• Academic level in bio informatics or alike and affinity with the inspiring world of (dairy) food production
• Ability to translate academic knowledge into industrial applications
• Personal skills: pro-active, self employer, net-worker, communicator, creative, pragmatic, results driven


Our Offer
• A dynamic, inspiring and creative environment with state-of-the-art facilities
• Become part of a well established and internationally recognized organization
• Possibility to develop your personal skills in science, management and commerce

For more information contact Dr. P. de Jong, Manager of the Processing & Safety Division (+31 318 659 575, peter.dejong@nizo.nl) or Dr. S. van Hijum, Bioinformatics Coordinator (+31 318 659 570, sacha.vanhijum@nizo.nl). The application procedure is coordinated by Drs. L.J.A. Nederstigt, Human Resource Manager (+31 318 659 505, loek.nederstigt@nizo.nl).

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Dr. Sacha van Hijum

Group leader CMBI Bacterial Genomics
Group leader Bioinformatics NIZO food research B.V.
Bioinformatics coordinator Top Institute Food and Nutrition

T:  +31(0)318 659 674
F:  +31(0)318 650 400
M: +31(0)624782895
E:  sacha.vanhijum@nizo.nl or svhijum@cmbi.ru.nl
P.O. Box 20, 6710 BA EDE, The Netherlands
Kernhemseweg 2, 6718 ZB EDE, The Netherlands