Research Assistant NIOO Collection

Are you a dedicated and detail-oriented technician with a passion for microbiology and molecular biology? Our research team in the Department of Microbial Ecology at the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) is looking for a Research Assistant Microbiology who will support and execute a range of research projects.

What will you do?

In this position, you will work on the documentation, duplication and characterization of our bacterial culture collection.

You will be responsible for:

• Collection and Freezer Management: Maintaining and organizing our collection of microbes, plants, and databases (including Biolomics), ensuring clear and reliable storage.
• Project and Research Support: Assisting with ongoing experiments and research activities, providing both technical and organizational support.
• Analysis, reporting and presentation of obtained results
• Supervision of students

Technical skills (project-based):

For research projects, you bring experience in:

• Microbiology
• Molecular biology (i.e. genomics)
• Database management
• Bioassays with bacteria and plants

Who are we looking for?

A self-reliant and proactive team player who works accurately, can plan efficiently, has experience in data analyses, and enjoys contributing to the quality and continuity of our research projects in a diverse and multidisciplinary work environment.

About NIOO

The Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO) is a national research institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). At NIOO we perform ecological research on biodiversity, climate change and sustainable use of land and water. We stimulate ecological research in the Netherlands and share our ecological knowledge with society.

Terms of employment

Applying for a Certificate of Good Conduct can be part of the employment procedure.