Analytical Chemist Secondary Metabolites - Wageningen, Nederland - Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen University & Research
Wageningen University & Research
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Wageningen, Nederland

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Daan Van den Berg

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Daan Van den Berg

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_Are you interested in exploring the biochemical diversity of the plant kingdom to improve the quality of life and our environment?_
We are looking for an experienced scientist with a proven research expertise on analytical chemistry of secondary metabolites.

You will implement new methodologies and annotation tools for the targeted and untargeted profiling of compounds in complex (plant) samples (metabolomics), mainly based on high resolution LC-MS/MS approaches.

Combined with your background in structural chemistry you will contribute to the further annotation of plant secondary metabolites.

This will extend knowledge on plant biochemical diversity and its biosynthesis and how these compounds may confer added value to plants, and to food and non-food products derived from them.


You will acquire, initiate and maintain collaborative projects, through subsidy channels (national and EU) as well as via bi-lateral funding both with industry and/or other research organizations.

You will complement a highly motivated, enthusiastic and skilled plant analytical and metabolomics team of six scientists and technicians, closely collaborating with the metabolic engineering team in the Applied Metabolic Systems group.

You will strengthen research and acquisition and collaborate with research units and university departments in and beyond Wageningen as well as with (international) industrial partners in a wide range of sectors such as the food (processing), fine chemical, plant breeding, ecology and crop protection sectors.


You will work here:


  • Explore the biochemical diversity of plants to meet the needs of society. _


The Applied Metabolic Systems (AMS) group is part of Bioscience, one of the business units of the Wageningen Research foundation and part of the Plant Sciences Group.

Wageningen Research together with Wageningen University comprise Wageningen University & Research (WUR).

At Bioscience, we study the regulation of metabolic and developmental processes of plants at the molecular level to meet the needs of our growing and changing society.

We develop tools that allow us to tap into barely revealed genetic sources. Wageningen UR is an internationally renowned research institute in the fields of life sciences and sustainable production.
- and microbial metabolic engineering (synthetic biology). AMS houses state-of-the-art facilities, comprising LC-MS and GC-MS platforms (6 instruments) and a cell-based micro-array receptor platform. The AMS group comprises a total of about 20 staff members and guest-workers. It operates market-driven, both in (inter)national consortia as well as in bilateral partnerships with industry. Our staff has an excellent scientific track record and patent portfolio.


We are looking for a replacement for a retiring staff member, while providing ample time for transfer of expertise and network.

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;
- 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 8,3%;
- excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between €4.332;
- and €6.737;
- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale Additionally, a contract for 0,8 FTE can be discussed. You will initially receive a one-year contract, which will be extended to an open-ended contract upon in mutual enthusiasm.

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 with your work you have a clear and positive impact on society.

At WUR we work on the most pressing challenges of our time, like climate change and feeding the world in a sustainable way.


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.

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