50 English-speaking jobs in Wageningen

PhD research to study flavor precursors enhancing meat aroma and reducing off-notes in plant-based meat analogues. Investigate protein texturization and aroma generation using GC-HRMS and UHPLC-HRMS.

Perform molecular laboratory analyses for population genetics and eDNA biodiversity assessments. Experience with DNA extraction, eDNA protocols, and sequence analysis is required for nature conservation research.

Volunteer to spend time with Naledi, a 22-year-old woman with a mild intellectual disability. Naledi enjoys swimming, shopping, and playing games. A fixed afternoon from 14:30 would be ideal.

Serve coffee at a weekly event for seniors alongside a refugee learning Dutch. Build trust and provide support as they gain language skills and cultural understanding.

EngD researcher to develop and improve forecasting models for plastic pollution transport in rivers. Focus on quantifying pollution and assessing reduction strategies, primarily in the Rhine-Meuse Delta. Background in Earth/Environmental Science or Engineering preferred.

Develop mechanistic crop models for innovative greenhouse systems, modeling plant growth and resource use. Integrate crop and greenhouse models to evaluate resource efficiency in controlled environment agriculture.

Develop and apply computational omics approaches to ancient metagenomic datasets to uncover molecular mechanisms of plant–microbiome interactions. Analyze biosynthetic pathways and predict ecological functions.

Postdoc position focusing on the rheology of gluten-free products. The role involves advanced rheological characterization, microstructure analysis, and modeling of complex food systems to develop gluten-free alternatives.

Contract Manager to steer strategic facility contracts in Business Travel, MaaS, Cleaning, and Furniture at WUR. Drive value, innovation, and sustainability through collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Develop an integrated modelling framework for the Water-Energy-Food nexus in Controlled Environment Agriculture. Analyze resource flows and evaluate circularity scenarios for sustainable food production. Requires MSc in a related engineering field and programming experience.

Design, build, and maintain sustainable data infrastructure by developing relational databases for ecological research. Manage the C# application 'GRIEL' and contribute to its migration to an open-source platform.

PhD position to develop SERS microspectroscopy sensors for detecting and characterizing fungal secondary metabolites at a single-cell scale in soil. Requires experience with optical spectroscopy, ideally SERS.

PhD position to study and decrease N2O emissions from deammonification technologies. Research involves bioreactor experiments, data analysis of N2O production, and developing mitigation measures. Requires MSc in a related field and experience with lab/bioreactor work.

Develop novel decision-making methods for heat transition planning under data-sharing constraints. Research will investigate how incomplete or privacy-preserved data influences planning in future electricity networks.

Engineer trustworthy energy data spaces to share heterogeneous data securely for heat transition planning. Develop novel methods for interoperability, privacy, and data orchestration across complex energy ecosystems.

Lecturer in management and organizational research needed to educate students on advanced management theories and societal problem-solving. Duties include delivering lectures, supervising theses, and coordinating BMO trajectories. PhD in a related field and C2 English proficiency are required.

Lead applied research on biological control for sustainable agriculture, focusing on microorganisms to manage pests and diseases. Coordinate projects with multidisciplinary teams and translate scientific findings into practical applications.

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.

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

Define and deploy the global strategy for packaging equipment design, filling & packing technologies, and innovation. This senior technical leader shapes standards, drives technology roadmaps, and manages Capex projects.