35 English-speaking jobs in Wageningen

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.

Product Development Specialist to innovate and revitalize dairy product portfolio. Develop new products and renovate existing ones, ensuring nutritional values, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with various departments and stakeholders. Requires a Master's degree in a relevant field, 5+ years of experience in dairy product development, and strong analytical and communication skills.

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.

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.

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 position in marine ecology focused on integrating multi-sensor biodiversity data (imaging, acoustics, eDNA, and stable isotopes) to reconstruct marine food webs and ecosystem functioning. Fieldwork, laboratory analyses, and modeling will be conducted to develop ecological status indicators.

PhD position in Animal Breeding and Genomics to develop and validate a method for estimating genetic variance in populations under selection.

The Compliance Governance Assistant Manager supports Unilever's compliance ecosystem by shaping and governing strategic regulatory partnerships. This role focuses on designing and implementing operating models, partnering with internal stakeholders, and building relationships with external regulatory experts.

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.

Postdoctoral research position in quantitative genetics, animal or plant breeding, or statistical genetics. Develop and validate a method to estimate genetic variance in populations under selection.

Senior Development Specialist with a Master's degree in Food Science or Dairy Technology and 7+ years of experience in milk protein development. Proven project management, data analysis, and communication skills.

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.

Leads the digital and IT agenda for the regional Agro Testing business line, shaping technology's role in business growth, operational efficiency, and innovation. Ensures alignment with Group-wide IT standards and promotes the adoption of centralized solutions. Oversees major transformation programs and manages the regional IT budget. Fosters a culture of joint ownership between IT and the business.

Lead the digital and IT agenda for the regional Agro Testing business line, shaping technology to enable business growth, efficiency, and innovation. This role ensures alignment with Group-wide IT standards and promotes the adoption of centralized solutions.

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.

Data Science intern at Unilever's Hive, focusing on data stewardship, quality, governance, and system improvements. Design, develop, and optimize data-driven solutions, conduct analysis, and collaborate with teams.