Senior scientific researcher Crop Management and Cultivation of greenhouse crops

Senior scientific researcher Crop Management and Cultivation of greenhouse crops
Senior scientific researcher Crop Management and Cultivation of greenhouse crops

Published	Deadline	Location
today	22 May	Wageningen

Job description
“Are you a researcher and do you want to use your expertise in plant cultivation in greenhouse horticulture? Do you want to research how you can get the most out of the plant based on knowledge of plant physiology and technological possibilities? To contribute to energy-efficient, innovative and competitive greenhouse horticulture? Then we have an interesting position for you at Plant Research location Bleiswijk!”
As Senior Researcher Cultivation and Crop Management of Greenhouse Horticultural Crops, you play a leading role in research into integral sustainable cultivation of vegetables and ornamental crops under glass. From a solid plant physiological basis you will work on the innovation and improvement of the cultivation of plants in greenhouses. , where you will work integratively on all aspects of cultivation. For example, the response of crops to the greenhouse climate, energy-efficient lighting and dehumidification. But also the use of digitization in crop management and making cultivation systems more resilient by design. You will also contribute to the cultivation of new crops and new cultivation systems for new applications.
Your duties and responsibilities
You will be involved in the following, among other things:

• Acquiring multidisciplinary projects, including Public-Private Partnership projects.
• Maintaining contacts with companies and organizations in the sector and the government.
• Involving stakeholders in research projects.
• Leading (multidisciplinary) projects and supervising (junior) researchers.
• Presenting research results to clients and target groups; both through trade journals and presentations for the sector and through scientific articles and presentations at academic conferences.
• Acting externally as an expert on behalf of the organization, both nationally and internationally;
• Contribute to the research agenda of the team and business unit.

Specifications

• max. 36 hours per week
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Requirements
You are an enterprising and creative researcher with good communication skills. You cooperate well with others, both internally and externally, and you have effective project management skills.
Relevant education at MSc or PhD level, for example horticulture, plant sciences or biology.

• At least seven years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of plant cultivation, preferably in greenhouses. Broad interest in cultivation and cultivation aspects such as greenhouse climate, plant pathology and horticultural technology.
• Proven experience in leading (complex) research projects.
• Proven acquisition experience.
• Familiar with the greenhouse horticulture sector, have a relevant network.
• Affinity with working in a contract research organization.
• Good command of the Dutch and English language.
• Driving License B.

There are enough challenges ahead of you. These challenges can also be seen as development opportunities. So if you do not yet have the track record that is requested in the vacancy, but do have solid work experience, we would also like to invite you to apply.
Conditions of employment
Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment . A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• the option to accrue additional compensation hours by working more, up to 40 hours per week;
• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed December bonus of 4%;
• excellent pension scheme.

Of course, the job comes also with a suitable salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a market-based salary of up to € 6.229,- for a full working week of 36 hours in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement Wageningen Research (scale 12). An appointment of 32 hours per week is negotiable.
Initially, we offer you an annual contract, which will be extended to a contract for an indefinite period of time if there is mutual enthusiasm. Of course we would be happy to discuss this with you if you have any questions.
Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a multi-faceted position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.
You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland, and at a university that has been chosen as the “Best University ” in the Netherlands for the 18th consecutive time.
Coming from abroad
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.
Our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family.
Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees and students coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, we can assist you with any additional advice and information about helping your partner to find a job, housing, schooling. For instance under the "30% rule", certain categories of international staff can receive tax exemption on approximately 30% of their gross salary.
Employer
Wageningen University & Research
Wageningen University & Research
The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,200 employees (6,400 fte) and 13,200 students and over 150.000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.
Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch this video to get an idea of our green campus!
Your work environment
In the crop management and cultivation team, more than 20 researchers work on all kinds of aspects of the cultivation of greenhouse crops and flower bulbs. For example, new cultivation systems for both greenhouse horticultural crops and flower bulbs are designed and tested, where cultivation takes place without natural gas and without the emission of chemical crop protection agents and fertilizers. And in which the application of state-of-the-art technology in the field of robotization and digitization is investigated.
We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.
Additional information
For more information about the vacancy you can contact Eric Poot, research team manager, phone +31 (0)317 485554 or e-mail [email protected] .
For more information about the procedure you can contact Ine van’t Land, corporate recruiter via email [email protected] .
Do you want to apply?
You can do this directly via the application button at the vacancy on our website so that we can process personal data with your permission.
This vacancy is open until May 22, 2023.
Equal opportunities
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. For more information please go to our inclusivity page . A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a functional impairment .
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At Wageningen University & Research, you work at improving the quality of life. Together with your colleagues, you seek to answer the challenges within our domain 'healthy food and living environment.'

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Application procedure
For more information about the vacancy you can contact Eric Poot, research team manager, phone +31 (0)317 485554 or e-mail [email protected] .
For more information about the procedure you can contact Ine van’t Land, corporate recruiter via email [email protected] .
Do you want to apply?
You can do this directly via the application button at the vacancy on our website so that we can process personal data with your permission.
This vacancy is open until May 22, 2023.
Equal opportunities
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. For more information please go to our inclusivity page . A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a functional impairment .