KeyGene is an internationally operating biotechnology company located in the Netherlands and affiliate in the US. KeyGene’s passion is to explore and exploit genetic variation in vegetables and other 6F crops.

Through profound biotechnology research and new technology development, KeyGene responds to the world’s needs for yield stability, quality and health of crops. KeyGene helps strategic partners and customers with cutting edge molecular breeding technology and trait platforms to develop game changing opportunities.

To strengthen the growing Keygene research team we are looking for an experienced

Scientist in Plant Cell Biology

Vacancy number 10.001

Position

You will be working on scientific innovations as a member of a research team developing novel mutagenesis methods. In this program you will be responsible for leading and carrying out high quality research and to develop and improve new tissue culture techniques, focusing specifically on protoplast culture and regeneration. You will work in close collaboration with technicians, cell biologists and molecular geneticists.

Your profile

Required


• a scientific expert in plant cell biology or plant molecular biology;
• a PhD degree in plant cell biology or plant molecular biology;
• at least 6 years of experience in plant research;
• a track record of publications on the development of tissue culture and regeneration protocols for crop plants;
• good communicator;
• creative and customer oriented;
• able to think critically in experimental design and interpretation;
• able to work independently as well as in a team.

Preferred


• a particular affinity for plant protoplast isolation, culture and regeneration and interested to develop this further in a commercial setting
• ambitious to operate at the forefront of implementing technological innovations and to achieve breakthrough results with your collaborators
• first hand knowledge of plant molecular biology
• experience in plant genetic transformation

KeyGene offer

KeyGene offers you a position in a challenging, highly innovative and ambitious research company with an internationally recognized position in plant genetic research. You will have access to ultra modern facilities including greenhouses and growth chambers as well as high throughput phenotyping and sequencing equipment and laboratory robotics.

Additional information can be obtained from Dr. M.T.J. De Both, Program Scientist, telephone +31 317 466 866; email:mdb@keygene.com

If you are interested in this position, please 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 preferably by email: angelique.philipsen@keygene.com Please mention vacancy number 10.001 in your letter of application.