Python Job: Researcher

As a (senior) researcher in the Global R&D team of CRV’s Global Genetics department, you work with other scientists on continuous improvement of CRV’s global breeding programs. You actively follow the scientific world in genetics and seek for opportunities for innovations and implementations for CRV. You are able to carry out research yourself, but can also act as project manager for R&D projects with partners or setup data collection for novel traits. You play an important role in disseminating research findings to the breeding teams of CRV and other departments within CRV, for instance CRV’s animal evaluation unit.

• PhD or Master’s degree in Animal Breeding & Genetics or relevant field (statistics, biology, mathematics, bioinformatics).
• Relevant working experience, preferably in the genetic industry or academic world
• Programming skills in statistical languages like R, Python or Fortran
• Excellent team player, analytical and critical thinking, open-minded and strong communication skills to be able to work across different teams
• A project leader who is good in planning and organizing.
• Excellent in spoken and written English and preferably also in Dutch
• Strong drive for implementation of research findings into practice

• We offer an exciting research position within an organization with a strong R&D track record.
• A position within an established company operating internationally

• A competitive salary at the market leader in cattle improvement
• A modern working environment with enthusiastic and professional colleagues
• Custom-made personal development plan
• 25 vacation days
• 17,5 extra days paid leave (ATV)
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Favorable pension plan
• Year-end Bonus
• Personal “a la carte” Budget, flexible working conditions

BETTER COWS > BETTER LIFE

CRV BV (CRV) is an international company in the area of cattle improvement. CRV is involved in the development, production, and sale of genetic products and information products, as well as providing services such as milk recording, artificial insemination and type classification.