38 English-speaking jobs in Wageningen

PhD candidate to join a team working on atomic level catalyst design and reaction mechanism of CO2 and CO hydrogenation processes. The project focuses on understanding reaction mechanisms and establishing structure–reactivity relationships in CO2 and CO heterogeneous catalysis. Duties include atomic-scale modeling of heterogeneous catalysis, reaction mechanisms, kinetics, and dynamics, development and application of machine-learning methods, and supervision of thesis students.

PhD researcher to investigate temperature responsiveness in Snowdrop (Galanthus spp.) using genomics, phenomics, and citizen science. Develop and apply genetic, genomic, and phenomics tools to model temperature dose-responsiveness. Collaborate with a PhD researcher at Utrecht University and work within the Laboratory of Nematology at Wageningen University & Research.

PhD candidate to investigate how nutrition and exercise influence biological ageing. Responsibilities include analysing data, conducting intervention studies, and publishing research findings. Requires a MSc degree in a relevant field, experience with data analysis software, and strong communication skills.

Temporary Development Specialist Cheese needed to translate business needs into successful cheese products. Responsibilities include developing and implementing technical solutions, conducting experiments, and leading projects. Requires a Master's degree in a relevant field, 3-6 years of experience in food product development, and experience with SAP and Power BI.

PhD position within the BIOLOGUE project investigating European citizens' and stakeholders' perceptions of biodiversity, its behavioral consequences, and its relation to identity, polarization, and environmental politics.

Experienced greenhouse professional needed to support vegetable breeding. Responsibilities include crop care, disease identification, trial setup, and mentoring junior team members. Requires MBO/HBO degree, 3+ years experience, and a crop protection license.

Supports the plant breeding process from seedling to harvest. Tasks include caring for and monitoring crops, transplanting, pruning, pollinating, and recording data. Requires an MBO/HBO background (agri or horticulture preferred) and a crop protection license (or willingness to obtain one).

This postdoc explores the ethics and philosophy of technology through transdisciplinary collaborations between philosophers, scientists/engineers, and artists. The project focuses on the use of microbes in cellular agriculture, examining ethical considerations and the potential for artistic practices to inform ethical reflections. Responsibilities include leading research, engaging in artistic practices, coordinating research groups, and teaching.

Support the testing and troubleshooting of new fishing technology. Assist with laboratory experiments and field tests. Work with sensors, electrical components, and measurement equipment. Record test results and technical documentation. Help improve prototype performance based on test results. Collaborate with engineers and researchers from different technical disciplines. Contribute to technical reports and project documentation.

Volunteers read aloud to children in language-poor homes, visiting families weekly for 20 weeks. Activities include interactive reading, songs, games, and crafts to promote language development and reading enjoyment.

Volunteer piano teacher needed for enthusiastic student. Must be patient, open-minded, and a good listener.

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.

Volunteer buddy needed for an 85-year-old woman who enjoys walks, outings, and company.

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.

Volunteer group leader for Thursday mornings and afternoons at a dementia support center. Organize and lead activities, provide refreshments, and contribute to a positive atmosphere. Empathy and a supportive attitude are essential.

This PhD position investigates the role of belowground processes in beech masting dynamics. The successful candidate will analyze long-term ecological data, conduct soil ecology research, and use predictive modeling to understand how soil properties and nutrient cycling influence beech seed production.

PhD candidate to develop and integrate aquatic and terrestrial ecosystem models to investigate how urban stressors influence trophic linkages between food webs.

Fully funded postdoc position at NIOO-KNAW to study plant and soil community responses to nutrient addition and grazing in grasslands.

Support a long-term ecological research program on Lake IJsselmeer, focusing on water chemistry and phytoplankton. Provide expertise to enhance the project, analyze research findings, and contribute to scientific publications and presentations.

This PhD project investigates how social sustainability initiatives in agri-food supply chains influence social outcomes over time. Using agent-based modeling, the project analyzes the impacts of initiatives aimed at improving social sustainability across supply chain tiers.