28 English-speaking jobs in Wageningen

The Chief Technology Officer will drive innovation, quality, and efficiency in formulations, ensuring products meet regulatory standards and customer expectations. The role oversees formulation development facilities, process improvement, and project management.

The Foods Global Design Centre (GDC) seeks a Digital Design Lead to lead the Foods Digital Design team. This role focuses on developing and applying digital technologies to design superior food products. Responsibilities include leading the team, developing digital design tools, and collaborating with R&D, chefs, and external partners. The ideal candidate has experience in R&D, process engineering, or related fields, and a deep understanding of AI, neural networks, and data analysis.

PhD position in the NWO funded project “Reefwatchers: Safe, Efficient and Scalable Biodiversity Monitoring for Biogenic and Artificial Reefs”. The project aims to develop frameworks, indicators, and cost-benefit insights to enable scalable, safe, and effective monitoring of reef ecosystems.

Researcher/project leader needed for governmental and collaborative projects focused on marine and cyanobacterial toxins. Responsibilities include conducting research, publishing findings, and developing new analytical techniques. Requires an MSc/PhD in a relevant field and proficiency in English.

PhD scholarship focused on developing and validating a modeling framework to support professionals in choosing foods and diets with superior nutrient delivery for optimized nutrient adequacy when shifting towards more plant-based diets in Europe.

Assistant Professor to conduct research, teach, and manage tasks related to urban economics. Requires a PhD in urban or regional economics, economic geography, or related field. Must have a track record of publications and experience in lecturing, tutorials, and thesis supervision.

The EIT Food Accelerator Network (FAN) 2026 is a multi-hub European accelerator program supporting agrifood and foodtech startups. Selected startups will join one of six specialized hubs across Europe, each focused on a key theme shaping the future of food systems. The program provides expert mentorship, access to European research facilities, industry connections, and investment readiness support. Startups will undergo a rigorous selection process and, if successful, will have the opportunity to receive funding to implement a Technology Validation Project.

Supports the design and development of cream cheese products, focusing on taste, texture, nutrition, and functionality. Executes laboratory and pilot plant trials, including experiments with membrane technologies. Develops and refines prototypes at various scales, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Support and facilitate research projects using the UNLOCK Modular Bioreactor Platform. Combine scientific expertise with technical coordination and user support to ensure high-quality research outcomes.

This postdoc position evaluates biocide regulations and a One Health policy screening tool to strengthen governance and surveillance systems for zoonotic and antimicrobial resistance. The successful candidate will conduct research, analyze policy frameworks, and advise international partner governments on One Health policy implementation.

PhD candidate to join a team working on ab initio catalyst design for catalytic biomass conversion processes. Responsibilities include atomic-scale modeling of biomass conversion, reaction mechanisms, kinetics, and dynamics, development and application of machine-learning methods, and ab initio design of noble-metal-free catalysts.

PhD candidate to analyze resource use, environmental impacts, and nutritional contributions of aquatic foods in future food system scenarios. Will use international datasets and linear optimization models to evaluate feed use, trade-offs between nutrition, resource use, and greenhouse gas emissions, and nutrient contributions of aquaculture and fisheries.

Teaching and research postdoc in GISc focusing on movement models. Develop step selection functions based on animal tracking data and integrate them into predictive agent-based models. Teach GISc at bachelor and master levels. Publish research findings and present at conferences.

PhD student to develop capabilities in nanoscale chemical imaging and spectroscopy to study protein structure and interactions at the single-molecule level. Research will focus on protein interactions in drug formulations for type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease.

Development Specialist for Lattiz, a high-complexity beverage system. Requires HBO/WO degree in food technology, food science, (bio)chemistry, or chemical engineering and 5+ years experience in food or appliance development.

Packaging Developer with 5+ years experience in food or FMCG, Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field. Expertise in packaging materials, processing technologies, and sustainability frameworks. Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex requirements into practical packaging solutions.

This Assistant Professorship in Molecular Veterinary Parasitology at Wageningen University focuses on fundamental mechanisms underlying helminth infections in animal systems. The successful candidate will establish an independent research line, secure funding, teach courses, supervise students, and engage in outreach activities.

Lead expert for a strategic part of the proteins business, translating development ambitions into a project portfolio and communicating opportunities to stakeholders. Ensure alignment with business goals and actively build networks to stay at the forefront of protein innovation. Design and lead research plans to overcome technical hurdles in protein ingredient development and manufacturing.

The Manager Food Safety & Scientific Risk Assessment leads scientific risk assessments for new products, ingredients, and technologies. This role partners with R&D and Innovation teams to ensure safe product development and regulatory compliance.

Lead the digital and IT agenda for the regional Agro Testing business line, shaping technology's role in business growth, efficiency, and innovation. This international leadership role requires a strong business mindset, influencing at the highest levels, and a pragmatic understanding of technology's value.