Post-Doctoral Fellow Banana Evaluation Leuven Belgium
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Job Description
The Organization
Based at the Bioversity International Transit Center in Leuven Belgium hosted by KU Leuven and under the supervision of the Principal Scientist Biodiversity for Food & Agriculture the PostDoctoral Fellow will complement the phenotyping teams in Leuven (BE) and Cali (CO). Twenty percent of the time will be used to support the phenotyping work on site in Colombia. The incumbent will establish different current and future climates in our high throughput growth chamber the BananaTainer and will use our online transpiration monitoring platforms in Leuven and Cali to model transpiration behavior and assist in field evaluations at different agroecological zones around Cali. We are a home for the international banana collection and are internationally considered as a leading center for banana diversity research.
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Benefits
This is a locally recruited position which will be based in Leuven Belgium. All benefits are denominated and paid in EURO. The salary is level 8 on a scale of 14 levels with level 14 being the highest. The salary range starts from Euro 49610 per annum and exempt from Belgian income tax. The remuneration package includes a competitive salary leave provisions medical and life insurance and noncontributory retirement plan. The contract will be for a period of two years subject to a probationary period of 6 months and is renewable based on performance and availability of funds. Please note this position is only open to citizens or residents of the European Union.
Please note that eligible applicants must have the legal status to live and work in the European Union. Citizens of EU countries and citizens of nonEU countries are individually responsible for compliance with requirements and formalities established by the national immigration law of the country where they stay and carry out their working activity.
Please apply online through the website (careers) no later than 12 March 2024 attaching a curriculum vitae motivation letter both in English and contact information (e.g. names email address) of at least three references. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date for applications: 12 March 2024
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PhD in Agriculture, Crop Science, or Crop Improvement from a renowned university Previous working experience (at least 3 years) carrying out phenotyping work Proficiency in data collection and analysis via R based platforms. Excellent mathematical and modelling skills. Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken. Good command of Spanish language, especially spoken. Ability to work independently and participate as a team member in accomplishment of duties. Ability to travel long distances and spend extended periods of time abroad. Commitment to the organization s mission and core values. Precise, well-organized and structured work approach. Well-developed skills in personal organization, priority setting, problem-solving, and accuracy. Flexibility, and ability to meet deadlines. Results-oriented and an eager-to-learn attitude. Strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people from different cultural and national backgrounds.
Employment Type
Full Time
