34 English-speaking jobs in Wageningen

PhD position developing scientific tools to curb illegal timber trade using radar remote sensing to detect logging in tropical forests. Requires MSc in related field and strong analytical skills.

PhD positions are available to develop scientific tools to curb illegal tropical timber trade. Roles involve analyzing forensic data with geostatistical tools or using radar remote sensing to detect logging activities.

Production employee at a cheese factory ensures smooth cheese production. Duties include handling and lifting cheeses weighing up to 13 kilos, packaging, and monitoring the process. Must be available for shifts and speak Dutch or English.

This role manages consumer experience and innovation for a fast-growing Asian food FMCG brand. You will drive innovation from consumer insight through commercialization, partnering with Marketing and R&D.

Freshwater Ecology Researcher contributes to Dutch freshwater ecosystem restoration. Responsibilities include field research, data analysis, and reporting on topics like habitat restoration and biodiversity. Requires a relevant Ecology degree and B2 English.

Lead teams shaping extracurricular development at WUR, directing initiatives like Studium Generale and Student Challenges. Develop an integrated vision for student growth, building strategic partnerships.

Steer strategic AI deployment within Wageningen Livestock Research. Connect science, data, and technology to build innovative applications shaping animal sciences. Guide AI innovation and strengthen the research portfolio.

Postdoc Plant Regeneration to develop and improve regeneration systems for advanced vegetable breeding technologies. Design and execute experiments to optimize protocols and support cell biology applications. Requires a PhD in a related field and strong hands-on experience.

PhD research on the link between changing mountain processes and downstream water use. Analyze hydrological models to quantify mountain water's impact on global agriculture and ecosystems. Requires MSc in related field and experience with large-scale numerical modeling.

Enthusiastic Chemical Analyst (MBO level) needed for the Natural Toxins team. Perform analyses on food samples to detect toxins using standardized protocols and modern LC-(HR)MS/MS systems.

Lead global front-end innovation for ambient branded seafood by translating consumer needs and market trends into compelling concepts. Shape the innovation agenda and build a validated concept pipeline.

Drive impactful teacher development at Wageningen University by training educators in Supervision, Teaching, Design, and Assessment. Advise on GenAI and help build dynamic learning environments.

Lead KeyGene's core R&D unit in Plant Cell Engineering, setting the multiyear research agenda. Requires a PhD in plant sciences and 10+ years in R&D, managing teams and driving innovation in plant cell biology.

PhD Researcher in Atmospheric Sciences to investigate extreme fire weather risks. This role requires an MSc in meteorology or climate sciences, experience with large datasets, and programming skills.

Postdoc in Analytical Chemistry to investigate natural toxins and metabolites in perennial and annual rye using high-resolution mass spectrometry. Requires PhD in Analytical Chemistry with expertise in HRMS and metabolomics data analysis.

Post-Doctoral Researcher needed for 1-2 years to develop AFM-IR nanospectroscopy with microfluidics for chemical analysis of proteins in physiological liquid conditions. Requires PhD and experience with AFM in liquid and microfluidics.

PhD project to build a fast Monte Carlo ray tracer for 3D atmospheric radiation using GPUs and machine learning. Research focuses on how 3D radiation shapes clouds, solar energy, and wildfire plumes. Requires an MSc in a relevant field and strong programming skills.

PhD research on how moss traits affect fire ignitability in high-latitude peatland and tundra ecosystems. Involves lab, field, and remote sensing research. Requires strong experimental skills and an MSc in a related field.

PhD position to investigate how 3D chromosome folding influences genome evolution in understudied unicellular eukaryotes using computational approaches. Requires MSc in related field and experience with bioinformatics.

Lead the Applied Genomics team at KWS Vegetables, co-developing research strategy. Focus on Crop Genetics, Trait Biology, and implementing molecular breeding support to enhance the vegetable breeding portfolio.