Gut Microbiome Scientist

**Do you thrive on making sense of complex, intricate microbiological data?**

Are you passionate about analysing complex datasets to uncover key insights, establish data-driven action points and drive innovation?

Do you want to contribute to and thrive in a value-centric company?

Are you excited to work alongside passionate colleagues in a vibrant, dynamic team?

If so, let us talk.

**Position summary**

We are looking for a **Gut Microbiome Scientist** with expertise in analysing and interpreting complex gut microbiome datasets (metabolomics, metagenomics,) as well as has an **excellent** **proficiency in using statistical analysis software (R)**.

Key aspects of the job will involve the **processing **and **interpretation** of datasets generated with the **novel** **SIFR® technology** for food tech and biotech companies in the microbiome space**.**

Your **key responsibilities** will be to:

- Effectively **perform analysis of complex datasets**
- Efficiently **articulate a concise message from** **complex datasets** in a clear manner
- **Assist with writing scientific reports** (internal, external, and peer-reviewed A1 publications)

You will report to our Lead Scientist and will closely collaborate with our CSO and Gut Microbiome Scientist as part of the scientific team.

Your work will require a lot of **autonomy**, but you can count on the **support of our team**. We also want to **support you in your career path** and understand how we can have you on board for the long run and we approach this **individually** for each employee.

**Experience and education requirements**

**Experience**
- **PhD in biological sciences**:bioscience engineering, biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology
- Gut microbiome is a strong plus
- **Strong scientific publication track record**
- **Proficiency with R is a must**
- Able to autonomously execute and improve upon pre-existing scripts
- **English** mastery, Dutch proficiency is a plus

**Personality**
- Ability to **prioritise** and **work efficiently** towards meeting planned **deadlines**
- Quality-oriented mindset with strong **attention to detail**
- Excellent **team worker** who is not afraid to take the lead
- **Curious** and willing to stay up to date with the latest developments in the field

**Additional preferences**:

- **Expertise related to the gut (microbiota)**
- Prior **industry experience**
- Proficiency in other programming languages (such as Python) is a plus
- Experience working in an international and multi-cultural environment

**Benefits**:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Commuter assistance
- Company computer
- Company events
- Company phone
- Food allowance
- Hospitalization insurance
- Internet reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Doctorate (required)

**Experience**:

- Research: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in 9052 Gent