64 English-speaking jobs in Wageningen

Volunteers read aloud to children in language-poor homes, visiting families weekly for 20 weeks. Activities include interactive reading, songs, games, and crafts to promote language development and reading enjoyment.

Experienced European Patent Attorney to lead IP development and valorization at KeyGene, a life sciences research company. Develop and implement IP strategy, manage patent portfolio, and drive collaboration and innovation partnerships.

Serve coffee alongside a refugee learning Dutch at NudeToekomst on Wednesdays. Build trust and provide support as they learn the language and Dutch culture.

Serve coffee at a weekly coffee morning for seniors alongside a refugee learning Dutch. Build a trusting relationship and provide support as they integrate into Wageningen.

Humanitas seeks a driven PR professional passionate about social causes. The ideal candidate will support the Nederrijn department with PR and communications, enjoys social media and website management, and has strong organizational and communication skills.

Support teaching and research activities at the Laboratory of Physics and Physical Chemistry of Foods. Duties include coordinating educational activities, assisting students and PhD candidates with equipment, maintaining equipment, testing new equipment, and managing chemicals and laboratory supplies.

Experienced researcher/project leader to strengthen the Sustainable Plastics research domain at Wageningen Food & Biobased Research. Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary research projects, managing teams, analyzing results, and building an international network. Requires a master's or PhD in a relevant field with a proven track record in applied research and project management.

Three PhD positions are available within the SOWAMA project in Uganda. The project focuses on Integrated Soil and Water Management (ISWM) and aims to address social and institutional challenges to its implementation. PhD candidates will contribute to research on farmer perceptions, barriers to adoption, and the co-development of socio-technical innovation bundles. Successful candidates will have a completed MSc in a relevant field, experience in the rural East-African context, and strong research and communication skills.

Production employee needed for cheese factory in Wageningen. Must be available for at least two days per week in rotating shifts (06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00, 22:00-06:00). Physically fit, able to lift 13kg cheeses. Dutch or English speaking.

Postdoctoral Researcher to develop and characterize cell lines for cultivated seafood. Responsibilities include cell culture optimization, transcriptomics, flow cytometry, and supervising students. PhD in Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields required.

You will act as a trusted advisor and discussion partner for researchers, managers, and stakeholders on health, safety, occupational well-being, and environmental matters. Responsibilities include providing advice, translating legislation into practical solutions, conducting risk assessments, and coordinating audits.

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.

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.

PhD position studying genetic reprogramming of plant cells to enhance callus friability. Focus on transcription factors and their influence on callus lines in Arabidopsis and cocoa. Responsibilities include genetic toolkit development, callus line generation, phenotyping, transcriptomics, and data analysis.

This postdoc researcher position focuses on designing, assessing, and scaling reward schemes that incentivize farmers to deliver biodiversity and ecosystem services. The successful candidate will contribute to two research projects, ECOPESIA and DECISION, and will also be involved in teaching activities.

Volunteers needed for the national collection week of the Heart Foundation. Assist with collecting donations for at least 2 hours. Must be reliable, representative, friendly, and able to walk.

Co-founder to lead business strategy, operations, fundraising, and team building for a plant biotech startup developing sustainable natural rubber production in temperate climates.

Research and Development Internship at Unilever's Hive focuses on Data Science. Interns will work on toolbox/model development for seasoning and digital knowledge tools. Applicants must be enrolled in a Data Science program, have relevant knowledge in literature research methodology, and be fluent in English.

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

This internship at Unilever's HIVE Foods Innovation Centre offers hands-on experience in product formulation and processing. Interns will conduct literature reviews, perform experimental work, and contribute to innovation and sustainability projects.