25 English-speaking jobs in Wageningen

Research Assistant to engineer acetogenic bacteria for CO and CO2 conversion. Duties include applying genetic tools, cultivating strains, and conducting fermentation experiments. Requires a relevant BSc/MSc and strong analytical skills.

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.

Program Scientist / Team Leader manages innovative genomics technology programs to accelerate molecular plant breeding. This role integrates wet lab and bioinformatics, leading a multi-disciplinary R&D team. A Ph.D. in genomics and experience with sequencing tech are required.

PhD research to quantify global forest carbon sink changes using atmospheric observations, Earth Observation products, and numerical models. Integrate data into a prototype framework to expand capacity worldwide.

Contribute to sustainable livestock breeding through research in Animal Breeding and Genomics. Develop genetic solutions using quantitative genetics and genomic analyses on large datasets. Publish findings and collaborate with industry partners.

Lead a PhD study deciphering the neuronal code of taste in specialist caterpillars and butterflies to recognize host plants. Research involves electrophysiology, CRISPR/Cas9, and insect-plant coevolution.

Functional/Technical Application Manager for Servicedesk IT. Manage, ensure continuity, and develop applications like Jira, Confluence, and eLabJournal. Translate user demands into technical solutions.

Postdoc researcher needed for a one-year project developing an AI-driven Allergen Early Warning System for novel foods. Focus on implementing ML and LLMs to predict allergenic risks from diverse data sources. PhD in AI or related field required.

Join a team as a Greenhouse Worker to support high-quality plant care and daily operations. Tasks include phenotyping, data collection, planting, and various plant care activities. Requires motivation and a strong work ethic.

PhD research investigating how a caterpillar host's virome modulates baculovirus-induced behavioral manipulation. This involves analyzing phenotypes, molecular mechanisms in the CNS, and functional validation.

Investigate how the insect virome impacts immune responses and fitness in lepidopteran species. This PhD project integrates virome sequencing, -omics, and gene editing to reveal fundamental mechanisms of insect immunity.

Senior GeoAI Expert develops innovative GeoAI methods for climate, biodiversity, and sustainable land use. This role involves leading multidisciplinary research, acquiring funding, and translating AI into impactful environmental applications.

Lead Expert in Protein Separation & Purification to shape dairy protein technologies. Requires 10+ years in membrane filtration/separation, a PhD, and expertise in driving innovation from concept to factory implementation.

Lead European regulatory compliance for innovative products. Guide developers on compliance, shape marketing claims, and manage regulatory changes across Europe. Requires FMCG experience and a relevant Master's degree.

PostDoc 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.

Develop applications and data solutions for sustainable horticulture research. Build data infrastructures, dashboards, and analytics to transform research data into insights. Collaborate to create reliable, scalable digital solutions.

Postdoc to develop bio-based facade panels for sustainable urban environments. Investigate plant-soil-insect interactions in shallow soils and translate ecological insights into green façade design principles.

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 position focused on forensic tracing of tropical timber to curb illegal trade. Roles involve analyzing timber forensic data with geostatistical tools or using radar remote sensing to detect logging activities.

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.