39 English-speaking jobs in Wageningen

Two PhD positions are available within the Allrounder project investigating the genetic basis of yield stability in wild barley under drought conditions. PhD1 will focus on below-ground development at Wageningen University, while PhD2 will focus on above-ground growth and yield responses to water limitation at Wageningen University and the Netherlands Institute of Ecology.

PhD position to discover novel tomato genes for durable resistance to leaf mould disease. The project focuses on uncovering and characterizing tomato immune receptors and building a predictive framework for resistance. Responsibilities include cloning, functional validation, data analysis, and collaboration with breeding partners.

PhD position in AI-driven gene and trait discovery for plant breeding. Develop AI models linking multi-omic data to predict molecular and whole plant phenotypes. Collaborate with researchers in plant breeding, molecular biology, and bioinformatics.

Experienced machine learning professional to apply AI solutions in the food and biobased domains. Responsibilities include designing and developing AI solutions, collaborating with domain specialists, and contributing to project acquisition. Requires a PhD in a relevant field, 5+ years of experience in AI/machine learning development, and proficiency in Python.

Support the planning, coordination, and monitoring of research projects within the Artificial Intelligence chair group. Maintain project documentation, timelines, budgets, and reporting schedules. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Assist with progress reports, grant applications, and dissemination material.

This postdoctoral position focuses on identifying novel genes involved in insect development, specifically sex differentiation in parasitoid wasps. The successful candidate will conduct experiments involving RNA isolation, long-read sequencing, and single-nucleus RNA sequencing to analyze transcriptomic datasets.

PhD position in food supply chain optimization to reduce food waste. Develop models and algorithms to address coordination, dynamic pricing, and redistribution strategies.

Leading fish nutritionist committed to sustainable aquaculture development. Develops research on nutrient requirements, coordinates the nutrition team, and teaches at various academic levels.

PhD candidate to research policy and business solutions to strengthen farmers' bargaining power through collective action in food value chains.

Bioinformatician to design a database for a large bacterial culture collection. Responsibilities include cataloging, integrating metadata, mining genomes, and supervising students. Requires experience in bioinformatics, machine learning, database management, and mentoring.

The Trait Discovery Planner translates project plans into actionable tasks, ensuring resources and information are available for execution. This role coordinates across breeding, pathology, molecular lab, and operations teams, manages forecasts, and tracks project progress. The Planner identifies and documents process improvements, ensuring efficient execution of Trait Discovery projects.

Postdoctoral researcher to develop and validate radar methods for forest disturbance monitoring using long-wavelength data, focusing on NISAR and ROSE-L missions.

Microbiologist to design ecology-inspired elicitors for antibiotic discovery. Responsibilities include genome mining, activating silent gene clusters, and testing natural products against multi-drug resistant bacteria. Requires experience in microbiology, molecular biology, and high-throughput bioassays.

Bioinformatician to design a database for a large bacterial culture collection. Responsibilities include cataloging, integrating metadata, genome mining, and supervising students. Requires experience in bioinformatics, machine learning, database management, and genome mining.

Postdoctoral researcher to develop self-supervised learning approaches for plant phenotyping using large-scale, multi-temporal plant image datasets.

Packaging Development Technologist will lead projects focused on sustainable, innovative, and high-quality packaging solutions. Develop and validate packaging, ensure compliance with regulations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Requires a degree in Packaging Technology, Engineering, or a related field and experience in project management.

Develop and implement primary packaging solutions and optimize secondary and tertiary packaging across the value chain. Translate complex requirements into practical solutions, aligning inputs from various departments.

The Manager Food Safety & Scientific Risk Assessment leads scientific risk assessments for new products, ingredients, and technologies. This role partners with R&D and Innovation teams to ensure safe product development and regulatory compliance. The position requires a Master's or PhD in a relevant field and minimum 5 years of experience in food safety.

Researcher/Lecturer in Food Microbiology will conduct research on the safety of plant-based foods, focusing on Bacillus cereus. Responsibilities include quantifying heat resistance, germination, and outgrowth kinetics, developing predictive models, and publishing research findings. The role also includes teaching responsibilities such as developing educational materials, supervising lab classes, and supervising research projects.

Conduct research and coordinate the project "Food Waste: Practices and Societal Transformations." Examine consumption patterns and practices related to food waste among citizens, retailers, and policymakers. Develop practical toolkits to facilitate the adoption of circular food consumption practices.