42 English-speaking jobs in Wageningen

Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of global innovation projects for the Ambient Branded portfolio. Manage project scope, objectives, budgets, risks, and timelines from exploration to post-launch. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and apply Agile methodology and design thinking.

Specification Specialist needed with MSc or Bachelors degree in food science, nutrition, or related field and 5+ years experience in R&D, QA, or technology, preferably in dairy/food.

Leads EU food and packaging compliance, ensuring product and packaging development meets regulatory requirements. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement marketing claims strategies and risk management plans. Monitors and interprets regulatory changes across Europe and North America.

Investigate and modify biopolymers to understand their function and improve properties. Operate and maintain analytical instruments such as HPAEC, HPLC, SEC, LC-MS, MALDI-TOF-MS, FT-IR, and NMR. Perform experiments and process research results.

PhD position available within the ReefWatchers project, focusing on integrating multi-sensor biodiversity data (imaging, acoustics, eDNA, and stable isotopes) to reconstruct marine food webs and ecosystem functioning. Responsibilities include fieldwork, laboratory analyses, data processing, and developing ecological status indicators.

This technician position supports research on plant genetics, seed characteristics, and microbes. Duties include technical assistance, research project execution, teaching, and student supervision. The successful candidate will have a Dutch HBO degree in plant physiology and metabolomics, lab management experience, and strong communication skills in English.

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.

Process Developer with a master's degree in Food Process Technology or equivalent experience in protein processing. Requires experience in upscaling/downscaling trials, unit operations, and communication. Excellent English communication skills are essential.

The Chief Technology Officer will drive innovation, quality, and efficiency in formulations, ensuring products meet regulatory standards and customer expectations. The role oversees formulation development facilities, process improvement, and project management.

Postdoc position at Wageningen University and Research to analyze data from the REACT project on natural regeneration in Kenya. Responsibilities include statistical analysis, spatial modeling, scientific publication writing, and science communication.

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.

Assistant Professor to conduct research, teach, and manage tasks related to urban economics. Requires a PhD in urban or regional economics, economic geography, or related field. Must have a track record of publications and experience in lecturing, tutorials, and thesis supervision.

Leads and develops a team of 16 HR Services Officers, managing SLAs and KPIs for operational HR processes. Acts as a point of contact for complex HR issues and collaborates across the HR value chain. Drives process improvements and simplification initiatives.

Raw Material Specification Specialist needed with experience in food safety, HACCP, QCP, microbiology, and SAP PLM. Requires an MSc in Food Technology or equivalent and 3-5 years in specification management, product development, or QA, preferably in infant nutrition.

PhD candidate to develop models and tools assessing the future of the EU agricultural landscape. Responsibilities include designing economic models, conducting case studies, and analyzing the impact of EU policies on sustainable development. Requires a MSc degree in agricultural, environmental, or applied economics, strong quantitative skills, and proficiency in English (C1 level).

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.

Junior Application Specialist to develop innovative food applications for the Sports and Active Nutrition market. Requires a strong technical background in Food Technology with practical expertise in dairy protein and health benefit ingredients. Collaborate with internal teams and customers to deliver solutions.

BG OT Engineer needed with Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Requires medium to senior-level knowledge of OT engineering and automation platforms. Understanding of OT system impact on production processes and relevant standards (ITIL, ISA88, ISA95, ISA99, GAMP, ISA62443, NEN3140) is essential. Sound knowledge of OT Security (NIS2, NIST2.0, Incident Management) and data handling (database management, secure extraction) is required.

Senior Technology Specialist with 10+ years of experience in food, chemical, or engineering companies. Deep expertise in dairy process technology and proven track record in process licensing for major capital projects. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Fluency in English required.

Lab Technician needed with a BSC in Food Technology or Food Innovation and 1-2 years of product development experience in the food industry. Expertise in dairy technology is required. Must be able to work independently and in a team. Fluent English is essential.