32 English-speaking jobs in Wageningen

The Sales Director Europe leads the European sales organization to drive profitable growth. This role defines commercial strategy, develops key customer and channel partner relationships, and ensures execution across Taste & Sensory Solutions, Food Protection, and Natural Colors businesses.

Lead Expert in Protein Separation & Purification to shape dairy technology. Requires 10+ years in membrane filtration/separation, a PhD, and proven success in R&D implementation and IP generation.

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 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.

Develop applications, data solutions, and software building blocks for sustainable horticulture and agriculture research. Build data infrastructures and create analytics to turn research data into actionable insights.

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.

This hands-on role supports vegetable breeding by executing nursery operations and crop production activities. Responsibilities include seed generation, data maintenance, and ensuring high-quality seed delivery.

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.

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.

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.

As Head of Applied Genomics, you will shape research strategy and lead genomics-driven breeding support. This role involves developing molecular breeding methods, building a high-caliber team, and collaborating globally to accelerate commercial vegetable variety development.

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

PhD research on the link between changing mountain processes and downstream water supply for agriculture and ecosystems. Involves using large-scale hydrology-crop models and analyzing global mountain data.

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.

Inspire educators at Wageningen University through impactful teacher development. Develop training in Supervision, Teaching, Design, and Assessment, advising on GenAI use to 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.