50 English-speaking jobs in Wageningen

PhD position exploring the jetting behavior of complex multicomponent fluids in inkjet printing. Responsibilities include developing experimental tools, creating model ink systems, and communicating findings. Requires a MSc degree in physics, physical chemistry, fluid dynamics, or soft matter, experience with microscopy and computational tools, and strong English language skills.

PhD position available in the NWO-funded VIDI project GPS4FoodSafety. Develop novel approaches to impart chemical selectivity on easy-to-use sample probes for portable mass spectrometry to detect toxins in crops and water. Collaborate on achieving analytical workflows for molecular identification of toxins using portable mass spectrometry.

Gain experience in various HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and training & development. Assist with HR policy implementation, employee engagement, data analysis, and talent management projects.

Volunteer psychologist to provide mental support to undocumented refugees. Offer a listening ear, coping strategies, and referrals to appropriate care.

Leads scientific food safety risk assessments for new products, ingredients, and technologies. Partners with R&D to embed food safety science in product development. Develops and implements food safety standards and risk management frameworks. Provides expert guidance on microbiology, toxicology, and contaminant control. Manages a team of Microbiologists and Toxicologists.

Serve coffee alongside a refugee learning Dutch at NudeToekomst on Wednesdays. Build trust and provide support as they learn the language and Dutch culture.

Serve coffee at a weekly coffee morning for seniors alongside a refugee learning Dutch. Build a trusting relationship and provide support as they integrate into Wageningen.

Humanitas seeks a driven PR professional passionate about social causes. The ideal candidate will support the Nederrijn department with PR and communications, enjoys social media and website management, and has strong organizational and communication skills.

Three PhD positions are available within the SOWAMA project in Uganda. The project focuses on Integrated Soil and Water Management (ISWM) and aims to address social and institutional challenges to its implementation. PhD candidates will contribute to research on farmer perceptions, barriers to adoption, and the co-development of socio-technical innovation bundles. Successful candidates will have a completed MSc in a relevant field, experience in the rural East-African context, and strong research and communication skills.

Support teaching and research activities at the Laboratory of Physics and Physical Chemistry of Foods. Duties include coordinating educational activities, assisting students and PhD candidates with equipment, maintaining equipment, testing new equipment, and managing chemicals and laboratory supplies.

Experienced researcher/project leader to strengthen the Sustainable Plastics research domain at Wageningen Food & Biobased Research. Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary research projects, managing teams, analyzing results, and building an international network. Requires a master's or PhD in a relevant field with a proven track record in applied research and project management.

Production employee needed for cheese factory in Wageningen. Must be available for at least two days per week in rotating shifts (06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00, 22:00-06:00). Physically fit, able to lift 13kg cheeses. Dutch or English speaking.

You will act as a trusted advisor and discussion partner for researchers, managers, and stakeholders on health, safety, occupational well-being, and environmental matters. Responsibilities include providing advice, translating legislation into practical solutions, conducting risk assessments, and coordinating audits.

Postdoctoral Researcher to develop and characterize cell lines for cultivated seafood. Responsibilities include cell culture optimization, transcriptomics, flow cytometry, and supervising students. PhD in Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields required.

Co-founder to lead business strategy, operations, fundraising, and team building for a plant biotech startup developing sustainable natural rubber production in temperate climates. Requires experience in operational management, team building, and communication.

Develop, optimize, and execute state-of-the-art immunochemical detection systems. Apply analytical techniques including immunoassays, Luminex, SPR, ELISAs, electrochemical methods, and lateral flow devices. Develop and optimize extraction methods. Validate methods for sample analysis.

PhD position focused on developing a substrate screening methodology for black soldier fly larvae using aqua sludge as an example. The goal is to optimize nutrient additions to improve larval weight gain and decrease residual waste mass.

PhD position studying genetic reprogramming of plant cells to enhance callus friability. Focus on transcription factors and their influence on callus lines in Arabidopsis and cocoa. Responsibilities include genetic toolkit development, callus line generation, phenotyping, transcriptomics, and data analysis.

This postdoc researcher position focuses on designing, assessing, and scaling reward schemes that incentivize farmers to deliver biodiversity and ecosystem services. The successful candidate will contribute to two research projects, ECOPESIA and DECISION, and will also be involved in teaching activities.

This Research & Development Internship at Unilever's Hive Innovation Centre focuses on packaging technology. Interns will develop new packaging designs, support sustainable packaging projects, and investigate low barrier materials.