47 English-speaking jobs in Wageningen

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

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 in agronomy, horticulture, or related field, 3+ years experience, and a crop protection license.

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.

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.

Process Technologist develops and scales up food processing technologies for new and existing products. Responsibilities include designing experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating with teams to ensure successful product development. Requires a minimum MBO 4 education in a relevant field and experience with food ingredients and process development.

Volunteer to engage in activities with elderly clients in a day care group for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

As a member of the acquisition committee, you will help secure funding and partnerships for Talking Hands Foundation, which supports deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in Uganda. You will help write project proposals and pitch them to potential funders.

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

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 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 Center Wageningen seeks a board member to contribute to the organization's long-term vision and strategy. The role involves supporting permanent employees, discussing challenges, and assisting with administrative tasks.

Coordinate a weekly vegetable garden group for women at the AZC. The coordinator will create a schedule, be the contact person for the COA, and oversee garden activities.

's Heeren Loo is seeking a reliable volunteer buddy for Joost (28), who enjoys nature, culture, and active pursuits. Joost is looking for someone who is sporty and enjoys activities like museums, walks, and city visits.

Manages a team of volunteers at an animal food bank distribution point in Wageningen. Responsible for customer service, donation management, and ensuring smooth operations. Leads, motivates, and trains volunteers. Communicates with the board, coordinators, and the volunteer team.

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.

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

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

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

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.