Scientist Microbial Bioinformatics at TNO, Leiden – Apply Now!
About TNO
TNO is an independent research organization based in Leiden, dedicated to innovation for a healthy and sustainable future. With a focus on Healthy Living & Work, we strive to make a positive impact through cutting-edge research and collaboration.
Job Posting: Scientist Microbial Bioinformatics
Want to make your mark on our time? Come work as a Scientist Microbial Bioinformatics at TNO in Leiden
What will be your role?
You will work as a Scientist Microbial Bioinformatics within the unit Healthy Living & Work, in the Research Group Microbiology & Systems Biology (MSB).With your expertise in microbiology and bioinformatics, you will contribute to gaining detailed physiological insights into the role of the microbiome in disease and health and be able to translate this into new innovative solutions.
As a scientist you will work with colleagues and external partners outside TNO in project teams on various research questions. In addition to conducting research, you will contribute to project proposals, quotations, reports and write (scientific) publications about the research. You also present your work at scientific conferences, with customers or with other stakeholders. In this way you contribute to the visibility of our research and a successful of innovation and collaboration projects for clients and partners.
Read more about TNO Healthy Living & Work.
What we expect from you
You are an expert in microbiology, bioinformatics and data analysis and have a passion for the complex ecological and physiological interactions in microbiome and interactions with the host. You have an interest in human health and want to contribute to better health for all. Excellent communication skills are a requirement to effectively convey insights to project team members in various roles and different disciplines. You feel at home in multidisciplinary teams collaborating with microbiologists, cell biologists, physiologists and clinical experts. You are proactive and curious. Furthermore, you can tell a diverse audience about your research.
What else do you have to offer?
- You have a PhD in microbiology and bioinformatics
- Next to this you have at least 3-5 years of experience with microbial data analysis and with (statistical) analysis of multi-omics data, preferably in the field of microbial metabolism
- Excellent command of Python or R
- Experience with Linux, bash, high-performance computing
- Demonstrated experience writing scientific papers
- You are entrepreneurial, proactive, creative and can collaborate well
- A good command of the English language; proficiency in Dutch is a plus.
- Experience with writing project proposals
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary, holiday and bonus benefits, and a stimulating work environment where you can shape your career and personal development.
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