KeyGene's post-doc program

KeyGene is one of the world leaders in executing cutting edge research in the field of Molecular Plant Genetics. KeyGene's ambition is to be the leading company in developing and applying DNA expertise for the benefit of the seed industry. KeyGene is located at 100 km from Amsterdam in Wageningen, an internationally renowned research centre for food and agriculture.

The postdoc program
In order to continue innovation in research, KeyGene depends on attracting international top-scientific talent. Therefore, in 2005 KeyGene decided to initiate a postdoc program.

Our postdoc program offers:

highly intellectual stimulating research challenges with a high level of commercial
relevance to seed companies
possibility to publish successful research in scientific top journals and / or patent literature
access to substantial technical and financial resources of KeyGene to perform a project in an environment consisting of expert scientists in the field of molecular genetics for breeding
the entrepreneurial experiences of a research company
state of the art research infrastructure with excellent facilities and a dedicated supporting staff
postdoc group activities and individualized training and career development options

The employees selected and awarded in this program will perform research for a fixed period of maximum 3 years. Their appointments are supplemented with a number of extra and unique features.

The postdocs
After completing a doctorate or with several years of postdoc experience, scientific talent has the opportunity to join the KeyGene team.

KeyGene is highly interested in postdocs that perform top quality molecular genetics research. Creative, independent, enterprising and team-minded are keywords for the postdocs who fit best into the postdoc program.

Application process
Selection will be based on