37 English-speaking jobs in Wageningen

Ensure global packaging compliance with food contact regulations. Collaborate with experts, advise internal and external parties, and monitor regulatory developments.

Two PhD positions are available within the Allrounder project investigating the genetic basis of yield stability in wild barley under drought conditions. PhD1 will focus on below-ground development at Wageningen University, while PhD2 will focus on above-ground growth and yield responses to water limitation at Wageningen University and the Netherlands Institute of Ecology.

PhD position in AI-driven gene and trait discovery for plant breeding. Develop AI models linking multi-omic data to predict molecular and whole plant phenotypes. Collaborate with researchers in plant breeding, molecular biology, and bioinformatics.

PhD position to discover novel tomato genes for durable resistance to leaf mould disease. The project focuses on uncovering and characterizing tomato immune receptors and building a predictive framework for resistance. Responsibilities include cloning, functional validation, data analysis, and collaborating with breeding partners.

Experienced machine learning professional to apply AI solutions in the food and biobased domains. Responsibilities include designing and developing AI solutions, collaborating with domain specialists, and contributing to project acquisition. Requires a PhD in a relevant field, 5+ years of experience in AI/machine learning development, and proficiency in Python.

Support the planning, coordination, and monitoring of research projects within the Artificial Intelligence chair group. Maintain project documentation, timelines, budgets, and reporting schedules. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Assist with progress reports, grant applications, and dissemination material.

This postdoctoral position focuses on identifying novel genes involved in insect development, specifically sex differentiation in parasitoid wasps. The successful candidate will conduct experiments involving RNA isolation, long-read sequencing, and single-nucleus RNA sequencing to analyze transcriptomic datasets.

PhD candidate to research policy and business solutions to strengthen farmers' bargaining power through collective action in food value chains.

PhD position in food supply chain optimization to reduce food waste. Develop models and algorithms to address coordination, dynamic pricing, and redistribution strategies.

Leading fish nutritionist committed to sustainable aquaculture development. Develops research on nutrient requirements, coordinates the nutrition team, and teaches at various academic levels.

Bioinformatician to design a database for a large bacterial culture collection. Responsibilities include cataloging, integrating metadata, mining genomes, and supervising students. Requires experience in bioinformatics, machine learning, database management, and mentoring.

Postdoctoral researcher to develop and validate radar methods for forest disturbance monitoring using long-wavelength data, focusing on NISAR and ROSE-L missions.

Bioinformatician to design a database for a large bacterial culture collection. Responsibilities include cataloging, integrating metadata, genome mining, and supervising students. Requires experience in bioinformatics, machine learning, database management, and genome mining.

Microbiologist to design ecology-inspired elicitors for antibiotic discovery. Responsibilities include genome mining, activating silent gene clusters, and testing natural products against multi-drug resistant bacteria. Requires experience in microbiology, molecular biology, and high-throughput bioassays.

Postdoctoral researcher to develop self-supervised learning approaches for plant phenotyping using large-scale, multi-temporal plant image datasets.

Senior Packaging Regulatory Affairs Specialist ensures global packaging material compliance with food contact regulations. Provides expert guidance to internal and external stakeholders on compliance matters. Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field and 8+ years of experience in food contact material compliance.

Leads the digital and IT agenda for the regional Agro Testing business line, shaping technology to enable business growth, efficiency, and innovation. Ensures alignment with Group-wide IT standards and promotes the adoption of centralized solutions. Oversees IT operations, major transformation programs, and the regional IT budget. Fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation between IT and the business.

Researcher/Lecturer in Food Microbiology will conduct research on the safety of plant-based foods, focusing on Bacillus cereus. Responsibilities include quantifying heat resistance, germination, and outgrowth kinetics, developing predictive models, and publishing research findings. The role also includes teaching responsibilities such as developing educational materials, supervising lab classes, and supervising research projects.

Conduct research and coordinate the project "Food Waste: Practices and Societal Transformations." Examine consumption patterns and practices related to food waste among citizens, retailers, and policymakers. Develop practical toolkits to facilitate the adoption of circular food consumption practices.

As the Manager Product Application Cheese – Continental Cheese, you will be the global technical expert for semi-hard cheese types, providing application knowledge and supporting customers in optimizing cheese production. You will conduct application trials, translate customer needs into technical projects, and deliver technical documentation.