BASF Belgium Bioinformatics Job Openings – Apply Online
Junior Scientific Programmer (m/f/d) Job Posting
Location
Gent, BE
Company
BASF Belgium Coordination Center CommV
Job Field
Information Technology & Services
Job Conditions
Permanent
Job ID
107134
Join the Team
The BASF team is seeking a motivated Junior Scientific Programmer to join us. The team focuses on statistical genetics, experimental design, and data analysis in molecular breeding processes, in close collaboration with breeders, geneticists, and software developers.
Overview
Agriculture plays a fundamental role in fulfilling many of humanity’s basic needs: food, feed, and energy. To support growers and those who take care of our environment, BASF develops innovative solutions for farming, pest control, and landscape management – so that we can effectively contribute to improving people’s lives and business’ demands. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for sustainable agriculture at the Innovation Center of BASF Belgium Coordination Center CommV in Gent, Belgium.
About the Role
The Junior Scientific Programmer will develop and participate in projects that support efficient data and analytics workflows, computational tools/platforms, and reporting software. The selected candidate will also contribute to the implementation of state-of-the-art algorithms to improve genetic gain in breeding programs and be expected to identify and maintain an evolving analytics toolbox.
Responsibilities
- Create innovative and scalable software solutions for customers
- Automate scientific workflows and implement new methods
- Collaborate with project managers, designers, and other developers
- Support R&D specialists with your analytical mindset
- Ensure a robust analytics platform for the team
- Work closely with the head of Biometrics and the Biometrics Technology lead
- Interact with R&D teams to deliver high-quality products
Qualifications
- MSc in Computer Science, Statistics, Bioinformatics, or related field
- Strong scripting skills in R and basics of Python
- Experience in collaborative IT environments and version control systems
- Expertise in connecting data and analytics, especially REST and GraphQl APIs
- Creative, innovative, and proactive mindset
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Ability to work autonomously and in cross-functional teams
Benefits
- Permanent contract in a professional and motivated team
- Challenging assignments and responsibilities
- Attractive salary, annual bonus, and legal benefits
- Good work-life balance with remote work options
About Us
For more information, please contact talent-acquisition-belgium@basf.com
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