21 English-speaking jobs in Wageningen

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Postdoc role in genetics, plant breeding, and phytopathology to create resilient crops, focusing on tomato. Duties include research design, writing articles, and supervising students. Requires a PhD and skills in resistance breeding.

Lead global front-end innovation for ambient branded seafood by transforming consumer needs and market trends into compelling concepts. Shape the global innovation agenda and build a validated concept pipeline.

Drive new product development from concept to scale-up in ambient seafood. Identify innovation via consumer insights and market trends. Collaborate cross-functionally and manage Innovation Hub facilities.

Oversee and coordinate daily production activities as a Production Specialist - EMEA Shift Lead. Responsibilities include staff training, machine maintenance, workflow optimization, and ensuring quality control. Requires 3+ years of team leadership experience.

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.

Food Technology Scientist to scout, test, and scale novel processing methods for plant-based snacks. This role bridges lab R&D and full production, optimizing taste, texture, and shelf life. Requires a Master's or PhD in a related engineering field.

Develop and optimize plant-based, minimally processed, and nutritionally balanced snacks. Focus on ingredient functionality, food structure, and processing techniques for clean-label, healthier foods.

Food Technologist for Taste and Flavor will develop plant-based, minimally processed, and nutritionally balanced snacks. The role involves lab and kitchen experiments to optimize taste and mouthfeel while collaborating with external partners.

Senior Food Contact Material Compliance Specialist ensures packaging safety across the global portfolio. Requires a relevant degree and 7+ years of experience with European and international food contact regulations.

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 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.

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.

Associate Professor of Statistics to advance statistical methodology for complex, large-scale data from Life Sciences. Requires expertise in Bayesian Statistics and a strong research profile. Duties include research, funding, and teaching.

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.