Research Project Manager Plant Nematology

Company

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 Research Project Manager Plant Nematology.

Function

As a Research Project Manager Plant Nematology 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:

• Cultivation and maintenance of a collection of plant-parasitic nematode species
• Execution of in vitro assays as well as plant assays in growth-chamber and greenhouse trials
• Follow up of GEP and grower trials
• Microscopy and DNA-based techniques, such as PCR
• Plant nematode diagnostics

Project management:

• Data analysis and statistical processing of results
• Preparing and leading progress meetings
• Precise experimental planning and trial design
• Keeping close contact with the different departments and teams involved
• Writing our research projects related to biological control of plant-parasitic nematodes

In this position you will regularly travel abroad.

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.

Profile

Do you have a Master’s degree or PhD in Plant Nematology? Is agronomy your focus? Do you like to get your hands dirty? And are you passionate about plant nematology? Then we are looking for you!

For our position of Research Project Manager Plant Nematology, we are looking for someone with:

• Experience with biological control in Plant Nematology
• A strong research background
• Great time- and project management skills
• Very good knowledge of English (knowledge of French is a plus)
• A flexible mindset, who can easily adapt to different situations
• A teamplayer that can easily connect and bridge between different departments involved
• A driving license B and practical experience

Experience in chemical laboratory techniques and formulation is a plus.

Offer

As a Research Project Manager Plant Nematology 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.