Bioinformatician (m/f/d)

Job title:

Bioinformatician (m/f/d)

Company

BASF

Job description

WELCOME TO BASFAgriculture plays a fundamental role in fulfilling many of humanity’s basic needs: food, feed, energy. To support growers and those who take care of our environment, BASF develops innovative solutions for farming, pest-, disease- and weed control so that we can effectively contribute to improving people’s lives and business’ demands. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for sustainable agriculture.We are seeking a Bioinformatician to join us at our R&D Innovation Center in Ghent, Belgium.WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Analyze and compare biological and NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) data, drawing conclusions from your analyses and effectively communicating results, interpretations, and recommendations to non-technical audiences.
• Provide expert guidance to our project partners on experimental planning, data collection, and processing.
• Collaborate closely with various teams within the Agricultural Solutions organization, including Seeds & Traits, Crop Protection, and Vegetable Seeds.
• Write and optimize code for data processing, statistical analysis, and data visualization.
• Work collaboratively to develop workflows within the Computational Biology team, while also independently creating custom scripts.
• Proactively manage bioinformatics projects and engage closely with stakeholders to ensure that bioinformatics activities align with business objectives.
• Utilize excellent communication and organizational skills to thrive in a highly collaborative global environment, engaging frequently with team members and project stakeholders, including biologists and researchers.
• Stay current with cutting-edge bioinformatics techniques and advocate for the integration of innovative technologies into existing workflows.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• A PhD in Bioinformatics or a related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in coding for the processing and analysis of NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) and biological data.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Python, R, and shell scripting).
• Experience with bioinformatics tools and databases.
• Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git.
• Preferred experience in developing bioinformatics workflows using Snakemake and working within HPC (High-Performance Computing) environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse audiences.
• Project management experience, with the capability to coordinate and deliver multiple projects simultaneously.
• A strong background in biology, enabling you to contribute effectively to experimental planning.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A permanent contract within an attractive working environment in a professional and motivated team.
• A role with challenging assignments and responsibilities.
• An attractive base salary in relation to your diploma and competencies, an annual bonus, and extra-legal benefits.
• A good work-life balance.

HOW TO REACH USIf you need more Information about the process or the vacancy, please reach out to Patrick at talent-acquisition-belgium@basf.com.ABOUT USBASF is a multinational company dedicated to revolutionizing agricultural science. We are committed to developing innovative solutions that address global challenges in food security and sustainability.Diversity is our greatest strength!Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us – in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.A unique total offer: you@BASFAt BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.A unique total offer: you@BASFAt BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.We aim to form the best team by bringing together people with unique backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Our differences make us stronger and more vibrant. And an open, creative and supportive work environment inspires us to achieve exceptional results.About BASFFind out what BASF has to offer as an employer and why you should join our team.Your applicationHere you find anything you need to know about your application and the application process.Contact usYou have questions about your application or on how to apply in Europe? The BASF Talent Acquisition Europe team is glad to assist you.Please note that we do not return paper applications including folders. Please submit copies only and no original documents.Gent, BEBASF Belgium Coordination Center CommVResearch & DevelopmentPermanent117775ATS_WCMS_WEBFORM

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Location

Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen

Job date

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 23:31:57 GMT

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