Project Manager Plant Nematology Research

Bedrijfsdetails

Scientia Terrae, a not-for-profit-organization, was founded in October 2001 as a research, service and education institute for the benefit of the horticulture industry and food sector.
Scientia Terrae has positioned itself at the interface between the academic world and the agricultural industry to translate fundamental science into practical solutions and real-world applications.
In the search for innovative solutions, Scientia Terrae closely collaborates both with industrial and academic partners, as well as with the different entities of Group De Ceuster.
To reinforce our team, we are looking for a Project Manager Plant Nematology Research.

Functie

As a Project Manager Plant Nematology Research you will be responsible for R&D projects concerning the sustainable management of plant-parasitic nematodes.
This includes various tasks:
Design, execution and follow-up of nematological experiments:
  • Execution of in vitro assays and plant assays in growth-chamber and greenhouse trials
  • Follow up of registration and grower field trials
  • Microscopy and molecular biology techniques
  • Plant nematode diagnostics
  • Cultivation and maintenance of a collection of plant-parasitic nematode species
Project management:
  • Precise experimental planning and trial design
  • Data analysis and statistical processing of results
  • Preparing and leading progress meetings
  • Keeping close contact with the different departments and teams involved
  • Setting up new research projects related to biological control of plant-parasitic nematodes
In this position you will regularly travel abroad, mainly within Europe and Mediterranean region.
Your homebase is our research center in Sint-Katelijne-Waver. In a few years, a relocation to Grobbendonk is planned, which will become your permanent base of operations.

Profiel

Do you have a Master or PhD in Plant Nematology? Is agronomy your focus? And do you like to get your hands dirty? Then we are looking for you!

For our position of Project Manager Plant Nematology Research, we are looking for someone with:
  • Proven experience in nematode diagnostics and biological control in Plant Nematology
  • A strong research background
  • Great time- and project management skills
  • Very good knowledge of English
  • A flexible mindset, who can easily adapt to different situations
  • A team player that can easily connect and bridge between different departments involved
  • A driving license B and practical experience
Knowledge of French and experience in chemical laboratory techniques and formulation is a plus.

Aanbod

As a Project Manager Plant Nematology Research at Scientia Terrae, you will join a close-knit company with a family working atmosphere, where helpfulness, positive thinking, open communication and loyalty are central values. You will get an independent and varied job, in which no two days are the same.

Here, you get to work in an international environment with lots of international, English speaking colleagues. At Scientia Terrae, you are not a number and you can make a personal contribution to the further development of our company. You will receive thorough internal training and we will invest the necessary time and energy in your growth.

Moreover, you can count on an attractive salary package, in line with your experience and responsibilities. This is complemented by an attractive package of fringe benefits.

Online op:vr 29 maart 2024
Locatie: Scientia Terrae - Sint-Katelijne-Waver (B)
Group De Ceuster

Bannerlaan 75
2280 Grobbendonk
België

Tel:014 25 73 55

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Voor meer informatie:
Bel CHARLOTTE VAN OUYTSEL
op het nummer: 014286194
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