40 English-speaking jobs in Wageningen

Biophysics Engineer needed to tune material properties of cultured wood. Focus on strength and color optimization through experimentation and collaboration with biologists, geneticists, and engineers. Requires MSc in physics, biophysics, biomechanics, polymer science, or related field and 5-10 years experience in biophysics.

Contribute to high-quality education in programming and data science while supporting the coordination of BSc and MSc thesis processes. Teach and coordinate courses, supervise thesis projects, and contribute to course development and innovation.

The Environmental Sciences Group (ESG) of Wageningen University & Research seeks a QHSE Coordinator to contribute to a safe and responsible research environment. The role involves advising on legislation and regulations, drafting policies and procedures, conducting risk inventories, and acting as a prevention officer.

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

PhD positions available to investigate the genetic basis of yield stability in wild barley under drought conditions. Successful candidates will design and execute experiments, analyze data, and contribute to publications.

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.

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

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.

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

Packaging Development Technologist will lead projects focused on sustainable, innovative, and high-quality packaging solutions. Develop and validate packaging, ensure compliance with regulations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Requires a degree in Packaging Technology, Engineering, or a related field and experience in project management.

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.

Develop and implement primary packaging solutions and optimize secondary and tertiary packaging across the value chain. Translate complex requirements into practical solutions, aligning inputs from various departments.

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.

The EIT Food Accelerator Network (FAN) 2026 is a multi-hub European accelerator program supporting agrifood and foodtech startups. Selected startups will join one of six specialized hubs across Europe, each focused on a key theme shaping the future of food systems. The program provides expert mentorship, industry connections, and investment readiness support. Startups will undergo a rigorous selection process and, if successful, gain access to European research facilities, validation infrastructure, and the EIT Food Innovation Community. Funding opportunities are available at the end of the program.

As a Sales associate, you will provide customer service, stock shelves, and assist with cashier duties in a fast-paced environment.

Ensures compliance of packaging materials with food contact regulations. Reviews and advises on packaging compliance documentation. Aligns with the Senior Expert on FCM compliance regarding new legal developments. Provides expert advice and support to internal stakeholders and external customers.