25 English-speaking jobs in Wageningen

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.

Assess packaging materials for food-contact and regulatory compliance across international markets. Review compliance documentation and advise stakeholders on packaging regulations. Requires a relevant degree and 5-7 years of experience in packaging compliance.

PhD required for Project Leader/Researcher in Post-Harvest Technology. Lead research, conduct applied research, and contribute to project acquisition. Expertise in post-harvest technology and project management is essential.

Lead the savory technical organization in EMEA, overseeing customer strategy, product application, and R&D. Requires 8-10 years in a technical/NPD role, preferably in a flavor house or food manufacturer.

PhD position focusing on new synthetic methods for prodrug activation, combining organic chemistry, catalysis, and medicinal chemistry. Develop catalytic tools for controlled prodrug activation under physiological conditions.

Packaging Laboratory Specialist to support R&D by running packaging tests and maintaining lab operations. Requires hands-on experience with testing methods, affinity for packaging materials, and accuracy with data.

Associate Professors are sought for innovative research in phytopathology, focusing on disease resilience, pathogen adaptation, and predictive modeling of plant-pathogen interactions. Candidates must contribute to teaching, mentoring, and securing funding.

Technical Scientist to develop new protein-based products using dry and wet extrusion technologies. Manage product development projects from concept to commercialization, including scale-up activities.

PhD position to model non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. Research involves improving MRV tools and expanding a modeling framework for nitrous oxide and methane emissions. Requires MSc in environmental or agricultural studies with quantitative skills.

Postdoc role to unravel genetic basis and molecular mechanisms of plant defense against insect egg deposition. Responsibilities include leading dry and wet lab activities, NGS, RNAseq, and CRISPR-Cas9.

Post-doc role investigating tomato response to Zn and Fe deficiency using New Genomic Techniques. Research involves MOA-seq analysis, designing constructs to edit transcription factors, and validating gene-edited plants.

PhD position to model impacts of agricultural practices on soil ecosystem services across Europe. Develop and improve modeling frameworks to assess carbon and nutrient flows and management measure impacts. Requires MSc in environmental/agricultural sciences and quantitative modeling experience.

Lead innovative research as a Senior Researcher in poultry farming emissions. Develop knowledge and solutions regarding greenhouse gases, nitrogen, and air quality. Manage projects and build sector networks.

Mechatronics Researcher to develop and test robotics and smart systems for agriculture. Duties include designing mechatronic systems, building prototypes, and conducting field trials. HBO degree in Mechatronics or related field required.

PhD position to conduct experimental research on adolescent nutrition and school food environments in Indonesia. The role involves field experiments, data analysis using econometric methods, and collaboration with international teams.

Investigate the role of natural epialleles in heritable variation in plants using apomictic dandelion models. This genomics PhD involves analyzing gene expression, DNA methylation, and environmental effects.

Seeking an EngD candidate to design and prototype a smart breath sensing device using photonic sensing and data analysis to understand physiology. Responsibilities include system design, experiment planning, and algorithm formulation.

Software Engineer to develop digital solutions for livestock farming, including simulation programs and management systems. Requires a background in computer science or related field and an affinity for the livestock sector.

Lead high-impact analytical research on EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform using advanced economic modeling. Assess policy options for agriculture, climate, and food security, supporting decision-making for the European Commission and Dutch government.

PhD position investigating the impact of reward schemes for biodiversity in Dutch dairy farming systems. Research involves analyzing schemes, evaluating farmer preferences, and assessing impacts on biodiversity and farm income.