27 English-speaking jobs in Wageningen

Investigate how the insect virome impacts immune responses and fitness in lepidopteran species. This PhD project integrates virome sequencing, -omics, and gene editing to reveal fundamental mechanisms of insect immunity.

Senior GeoAI Expert develops innovative GeoAI methods for climate, biodiversity, and sustainable land use. This role involves leading multidisciplinary research, acquiring funding, and translating AI into impactful environmental applications.

Lead Expert in Protein Separation & Purification to shape dairy technology. Requires 10+ years in membrane filtration/separation, a PhD, and proven success in R&D implementation and IP generation.

Lead European regulatory compliance for innovative products. Guide developers on compliance, shape marketing claims, and manage regulatory changes across Europe. Requires FMCG experience and a relevant Master's degree.

Postdoc to develop bio-based facade panels for sustainable urban environments. Investigate plant-soil-insect interactions in shallow soils and translate ecological insights into green façade design principles.

Develop applications, data solutions, and software building blocks for sustainable horticulture and agriculture research. Build data infrastructures and create analytics to turn research data into actionable insights.

This hands-on role supports vegetable breeding by executing nursery operations and crop production activities. Responsibilities include seed generation, data maintenance, and ensuring high-quality seed delivery.

PhD positions are available to develop scientific tools to curb illegal tropical timber trade. Roles involve analyzing forensic data with geostatistical tools or using radar remote sensing to detect logging activities.

Freshwater Ecology Researcher contributes to Dutch freshwater ecosystem restoration. Responsibilities include field research, data analysis, and reporting on topics like habitat restoration and biodiversity. Requires a relevant Ecology degree and B2 English.

Lead teams shaping extracurricular development at WUR, directing initiatives like Studium Generale and Student Challenges. Develop an integrated vision for student growth, building strategic partnerships.

Steer strategic AI deployment within Wageningen Livestock Research. Connect science, data, and technology to build innovative applications shaping animal sciences. Guide AI innovation and strengthen the research portfolio.

Postdoc Plant Regeneration to develop and improve regeneration systems for advanced vegetable breeding technologies. Design and execute experiments to optimize protocols and support cell biology applications. Requires a PhD in a related field and strong hands-on experience.

Lead the Applied Genomics team at KWS Vegetables, co-developing research strategy. Focus on Crop Genetics, Trait Biology, and implementing molecular breeding support to enhance the vegetable breeding portfolio.

PhD research on the link between changing mountain processes and downstream water supply for agriculture and ecosystems. Involves using large-scale hydrology-crop models and analyzing global mountain data.

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

Inspire educators at Wageningen University through impactful teacher development. Develop training in Supervision, Teaching, Design, and Assessment, advising on GenAI use to build dynamic learning environments.

Lead KeyGene's core R&D unit in Plant Cell Engineering, setting the multiyear research agenda. Requires a PhD in plant sciences and 10+ years in R&D, managing teams and driving innovation in plant cell biology.

PhD Researcher in Atmospheric Sciences to investigate extreme fire weather risks. This role requires an MSc in meteorology or climate sciences, experience with large datasets, and programming skills.

Postdoc in Analytical Chemistry to investigate natural toxins and metabolites in perennial and annual rye using high-resolution mass spectrometry. Requires PhD in Analytical Chemistry with expertise in HRMS and metabolomics data analysis.

PhD project to build a fast Monte Carlo ray tracer for 3D atmospheric radiation using GPUs and machine learning. Research focuses on how 3D radiation shapes clouds, solar energy, and wildfire plumes. Requires an MSc in a relevant field and strong programming skills.