39 English-speaking jobs in Wageningen

Supervises Microbiology and Chemistry laboratory operations within a Food Science Center. Leads a team of three laboratory technicians, oversees daily activities, and ensures compliance with quality standards and safety protocols. Develops and validates analytical methods, conducts audits, and optimizes laboratory workflows. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Microbiology and at least five years of relevant laboratory experience, including two years in a supervisory role. Expertise in oils and fats analysis, laboratory safety protocols, and GLP standards is essential.

As a Regulatory Scientist within the Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Science (SERS) team, you will develop and execute Unilever's regulatory science strategy related to Chemical Safety. You will ensure application of regulatory and scientific knowledge to inform business decisions, ensure compliance, and influence the external regulatory landscape.

Research Assistant to support five scientists and their teams in the Department of Aquatic Ecology. Responsibilities include performing, developing, and interpreting analyses in chemical and molecular laboratories, focusing on water chemistry, pollutant analyses, and biochemical analyses. Experience in at least one of the listed analytical techniques is required.

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.

Leads the Foods Digital Design team, developing and implementing a multiyear program for digital product design tools. The role requires experience in R&D, process engineering, or related fields, as well as knowledge of AI, neural networks, and data analysis languages. The Digital Design Lead will collaborate with product design teams, chefs, and external partners to create user-centric digital tools.

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 regional IT operations, including delivery, infrastructure, and major transformation programs. Fosters a culture of collaboration between IT and the business.

Postdoctoral researcher to develop chemical and biological methods for arsenic extraction from drinking water sludge. Will lead exploitation and dissemination strategy for the project. Collaborate with international partners.

Senior Technology Specialist focused on process design for complex production facilities. Designs complete production systems, from concept to reality, connecting various unit operations into optimized systems. Leads major capex projects (€10M+) and translates product requirements into manufacturing processes. Requires a master's degree, PhD, or PDEng in a related field and 10+ years of experience in process design and development within food or chemical processing industries.

Develop, enhance, and maintain voyage and scenario simulations for ship/fleet design and operations. Explore and implement early-stage ship design concepts, with emphasis on propulsion and energy systems.

MARIN seeks an Electrical Power Engineering specialist to develop models, tools, and processes for smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable ship solutions.

The Head of Cell Biology will lead the Cell Biology team for KWS Vegetables, co-developing the research strategy and contributing to the competitiveness of the vegetable portfolio. The role involves developing and implementing technologies, methodologies, and protocols to support the breeding process, including double haploid (DH) production.

Develop and maintain high-quality software using C#/.NET, SQL, and web technologies. Ensure integrations and API connections with external systems remain stable, secure, and scalable. Contribute to architectural decisions, refactoring, and continuous delivery (CI/CD).

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

Lead the digital and IT agenda for the regional Agro Testing business line, shaping technology's role in business growth, efficiency, and innovation. This international leadership role requires a strong business mindset, influencing at the highest levels, and a pragmatic understanding of technology's value.

Regulatory Scientist will develop and execute Unilever's Chemical Safety strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance and influencing external policies.

Manage end-to-end delivery of global innovation projects for the Ambient Branded portfolio. Shape project scope, objectives, deliverables, budgets, risks, and timelines. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across R&D, Packaging, Marketing, Operations, Quality, Procurement, Finance, and Supply Chain.

The Chief Technology Officer will drive innovation, quality, and efficiency in formulations, ensuring products meet standards and expectations. The role oversees formulation development facilities, process improvement, and project management. The CTO will develop and execute technology roadmaps, manage a team, and guide technology transfer to third-party manufacturers.

Leads the digital and IT agenda for the regional Agro Testing business line, shaping technology's role in business growth, operational efficiency, and innovation. Ensures alignment with Group-wide IT standards and promotes the adoption of centralized solutions. Oversees major transformation programs and manages the regional IT budget. Fosters a culture of joint ownership between IT and the business.

Lead expert for a strategic part of the proteins business, translating development ambitions into a project portfolio and communicating opportunities to stakeholders. Ensure alignment with business goals and actively build networks to stay at the forefront of protein innovation. Design and lead research plans to overcome technical hurdles in protein ingredient development and manufacturing.