At BASF | Nunhems, it is our ambition to make healthy eating enjoyable and sustainable. Together and in collaboration with partners we are eager to improve our vegetable varieties and solutions for our customers, the vegetable value chain and consumers worldwide. To further develop and grow this ambition we are looking for a Scientist Bioinformatics.

As Bioinformatics Scientist you build knowledge and insights from biological data to support gene discovery and marker development. Together with bioinformatics colleagues at BASF | Nunhems, you are responsible for managing our genome-wide digital genetic resources, such as gold standard reference genomes, high quality gene annotation and population-wide re-sequencing.

You provide methods to create, explore and analyze large genetic resources, geared towards next-generation and long-read sequencing. You will be responsible for designing and implementing advanced machine learning models, bioinformatic analysis and data mining strategies to identify, predict and optimize desired traits.

Major Accountabilities

Pipeline development and Maintenance

Use industry-standard methods to create and maintain data-analysis applications (e.g. git, test-driven, agile/scrum) Develop and implement pipelines for functional gene annotation You will write and optimize code for data processing, and data visualization You will develop workflows within the Computational Biology team as well as independently develop custom scripts

Data analysis

Align with molecular breeding and genomic scientists on experimental design, project goals and applications Develop data visualizations and dashboards to present findings to stakeholders, making complex data accessible to non-technical audiences Analyzing and comparing biological and NGS data, drawing conclusions, communicating results, interpretations and recommendations You will proactively manage bioinformatics projects

Technology scouting and innovation

Identify computational methods and other opportunities to improve and speed gene discovery Evaluate new technologies and create business cases for implementation You will stay up to date with state-of-the-art bioinformatics techniques and be an advocate for integrating improved technologies into existing workflows

Cooperation and collaboration

Together with Genomics and Molecular Breeding teams collaborate in developing databases, gold standard reference genomes, high quality gene annotation and functional genomics integrative tools that facilitate gene discovery

Your Profile

Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Plant Sciences, with a clear computational component Strong knowledge of machine learning libraries (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch) Above-average knowledge of at least one programming language (R, SQL, Rust, C) Project management experience with the ability to coordinate and deliver on multiple projects in parallel Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation using relevant software and tools Strong communication and presentation skills (English)

Skills & Experience

Proven expertise in creating and support digital solutions for biological challenges Strong ability to create scalable and maintainable software in python Proven competence in usage of software-development best practices (version control, TDD etc) Familiarity with version control systems such as Git Experience developing bioinformatics workflows in Snakemake and working with HPC environments is preferred Experience with comparative genomics approaches, functional gene annotation is desirable

Do you recognize yourself in the following competencies?

Collaboration, you have the ability to build intercultural relations across disciplines, units and levels Drive results, manage complexity and you have strong organizational skills with the ability to support multiple projects Cultivate innovation and you have the willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies Self-motivated, innovative, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment

Interested in this job?

Are you solution driven, challenged by your curiousity and drive to understand the new genomic technologies ? Crucial to be successful in this role are your strong entrepreneurial and innovative spirit next to attention to detail and quality. Interested and ready to join this bioinformatics team and contribute to our ambition to make healthy eating enjoyable and sustainable for everyone worldwide? Send us your resume (CV) and motivation letter by clicking the ‘Apply’ button, before July 31st, 2025.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Michiel Weijters, Senior Global Talent Acquisition Specialist via michiel.weijters@basf.com

See also the job description on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4266577736/?refId=fE%2BQ2sKZIy4XsxXm98xd7Q%3D%3D

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Location:

The job is located in the village of Nunhem in the south east of the Netherlands. Internationally known cities on a commute distance of 45m to 1hr are Eindhoven (NL), Maastricht (NL) and Dusseldorf(DE).

Remote work:

Part of the week can be worked remote, the other part at the BASF| Nunhems global head quarters campus in Nunhem. The exact amount of days that can be worked remote depends on the job, and (not our choice but bi-country tax law) which side of the NL/BE/DE border you have primary residence.

What’s in it for you?

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. At BASF we believe that people are the key to our long-term success and that talent is in everyone. That’s why we empower you with the tools, guidance and opportunities you need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support that you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us achieve our ambitions. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

For BASF, diversity is one of the essential keys to business success and the well-being of our employees. We promote an inclusive culture that accepts the diversity of people, experiences and capabilities. By embracing talents and abilities of all kinds, we aim to boost creativity and motivation, and enhance our teams’ performance.