Are you interested in innovative and practice-oriented research within the soft fruit sector? Do you enjoy working with strawberries and other soft fruit crops, and would you like to contribute to sustainable and future-proof cultivation systems? If so, this role at the Delphy Innovative Soft Fruit Centre (Delphy ISFC) in Horst is for you.
At the ISFC, we conduct innovative and independent research and develop knowledge for the soft fruit sector in a state-of-the-art research facility. We work closely with growers, suppliers, partners and Delphy advisors, and share our knowledge with them through projects and events.
This is what you will be doing as Soft fruit researcher at ISFC
As a researcher at Delphy ISFC, you will be responsible for setting up, carrying out, supervising and sharing knowledge regarding research projects in soft fruit cultivation (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries).
Your duties will include:
• Setting up and carrying out practice-oriented research projects
• Helping to manage cultivation within research projects, in collaboration with the farm manager, fellow researchers and cultivation staff
• Collecting, analysing and interpreting research data and advising on implementation based on this data
• Reporting research results and sharing knowledge with growers, partners and colleagues
• Initiating and developing new research proposals and innovation themes
• Making substantive contributions to knowledge events, presentations and conferences
You will work in a small and enthusiastic team, where independence and collaboration go hand in hand.This is what we are looking for
• A completed higher professional education (HBO) or university (WO) degree, preferably in horticulture, plant sciences, agronomy or a related field
• An interest in (soft fruit) cultivation and practical research
• Analytical skills and a structured approach to work
• Curiosity, a willingness to learn and initiative
• Good communication skills (written and oral)
• Fluent in Dutch and English
• Experience in research is an advantage
• Category B driving licenceOur offer
• A challenging role within an innovative research environment
• Working on current and relevant issues for a sustainable (international) soft fruit sector
• Plenty of scope for initiative and professional development
• Collaboration within a broad network at home and abroad, and with enthusiastic colleagues
• Excellent terms of employment, commensurate with your qualifications and experience
• Opportunities for training and development, including through the Delphy AcademyHow to apply
Are you motivated and keen to contribute to the future of soft fruit cultivation?
If so, please send your CV and a brief cover letter to isfc@delphy.nl.
For further information, please contact Vera Theelen, Manager at Delphy ISFC, on +31 6 83 18 02 15
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