46 English-speaking jobs in Wageningen

Research and Development interns will develop and validate nutrition and health claims, provide nutritional analyses, and support communication strategies for Unilever brands. Interns will conduct research, collaborate with global teams, and participate in nutrition and health initiatives.

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.

This internship at Unilever's Hive Innovation Centre focuses on product development and manufacturing processes. Interns will develop product specifications, conduct pilot plant trials, and train AI models to analyze food product images.

Research and Development Internship at Unilever's Hive focuses on Data Science. Interns will work on toolbox/model development for seasoning and digital knowledge tools. Applicants must be enrolled in a Data Science program, have relevant knowledge in literature research methodology, and be fluent in English.

This internship at Unilever's HIVE Foods Innovation Centre offers hands-on experience in product formulation and processing. Interns will conduct literature reviews, perform experimental work, and contribute to innovation and sustainability projects.

This postdoctoral research position explores the use of synthetic microbial communities (SynComs) to control flavor and nutrition in plant-based Camembert cheese. The successful candidate will evaluate the impact of SynComs on fermentation, analyze microbial community assembly, and develop mathematical models to optimize cheese production.

You will help WUR lecturers integrate entrepreneurial thinking into their teaching. You will develop tools, support teachers, and foster a community around entrepreneurial education. You will connect education with practice and be a point of contact for those seeking to integrate entrepreneurship into their work.

Biophysics Engineer needed to tune material properties of cultured wood. Focus on strength and color optimization through experimentation and collaboration with biologists, geneticists, and engineers. Requires MSc in physics, biophysics, biomechanics, polymer science, or related field and 5-10 years experience in biophysics.

Defines, develops, and deploys global packaging equipment design, filling & packing technologies, and innovation strategy. Leads technology roadmap development, ensures packaging platforms meet future requirements, and translates innovation and sustainability into engineering specifications. Manages Capex projects, supports manufacturing sites with troubleshooting and capacity improvements, and collaborates with R&D, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, and external partners.

Ensure global packaging compliance with food contact regulations. Collaborate with experts, advise internal and external parties, and monitor regulatory developments.

Contribute to high-quality education in programming and data science while supporting the coordination of BSc and MSc thesis processes. Teach and coordinate courses, supervise thesis projects, and contribute to course development and innovation.

The Environmental Sciences Group (ESG) of Wageningen University & Research seeks a QHSE Coordinator to contribute to a safe and responsible research environment. The role involves advising on legislation and regulations, drafting policies and procedures, conducting risk inventories, and acting as a prevention officer.

Ensure global packaging compliance with food contact regulations. Collaborate with experts, review documentation, and advise internal and external parties.

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 collaborating 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.

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.

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.

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