Head of The Department Epidemiology, Bioinformatics

2 weken geleden


Lelystad, Flevoland, Nederland Wageningen University & Research Voltijd

Are you looking for a job where you can continue to grow as a supervisor? A job where you help prevent the spread of animal diseases and promote good animal health.

At Wageningen Bioveterinary Research (WBVR), we are looking for someone to head up our Epidemiology, Bioinformatics and Animal Studies Department for our premises in Lelystad Will you be our new colleague?

What will you do?
As Head of Department;

  • You will lead a team of knowledgeable and motivated researchers and analysts who contribute to multidisciplinary research and consulting within the expert areas of veterinary epidemiology, bioinformatics and animal studies;
  • You will work with an integrated approach, not only managing people but also bringing them together. You will lead around 4045 passionate researchers and analysts and facilitate their professional and personal growth;
  • You will be a member of WBVR's Management Team and report directly to the Business Unit Manager;
  • You will be responsible for the vision within the department's annual plan, the academic quality of the department's research, the scheduling and deployment of staff, and the development and maintenance of expertise for promising productmarket combinations;
  • You will be responsible for the budget and also you will ensure adequate links with other departments within Wageningen University & Research.
Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment.

A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

- working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
- the option to accrue additional compensation hours by working more;
- sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
- a fixed December bonus of 8,3%;
- excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between €4862;
- and €8091;
- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale Additionally, a contract for 32 hours a week can be discussed.
You will initially receive a one-year contract, which will be extended in case of mutual enthusiasm.

Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a multi-faceted position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.

Coming from abroad
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life science

Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed.

Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees and students coming to Wageningen.

Furthermore, we can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example helping your partner to find a job, housing, or schooling.


Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.


Wageningen Bioveterinary
Research Wageningen Bioveterinary Research (WBVR) is a leading research institute in the field of animal health and public health.

Its unique selling point lies in its interdisciplinary approach to research and its focus on innovative solutions to complex problems in these fields.

WBVR has a unique position in the Netherlands, as it is the only research institute allowed to work with most animal viruses and bacteria up to level vBSL4 (vDM4), such as foot-and-mouth disease and African swine fever in laboratories and animal facilities, where large livestock (including cattle) and smaller rodents can be housed.

There are also facilities for research and animal testing for BLS3 pathogens such as avian flu and Coxiella, having several experts in specific pathogens, host responses, bioinformatics, pathology, epidemiology and diagnostics enables WBVR to work towards the mission and vision of WBVR.

WBVR contributes to a society in which animals and humans live healthy lives by conducting scientific research to prevent the spread of animal diseases and promote health.

WBVR adds value to agriculture and life sciences value chains by conducting contract research, R&D and statutory research tasks. We represent the interests of the Dutch agri-food sector, (veterinary) public health and the life sciences & health sector. As a contract research organisation, we focus on market needs in the animal and human life sciences sectors.

Wageningen University & Research

The mission of Wageningen University & Research is "To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life".

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