54 English-speaking jobs in Wageningen

Investigate how photosynthesis operates in crops over different temporal and spatial scales in greenhouse and vertical farming conditions. Use chlorophyll fluorescence imaging, microclimate measurements, and modeling tools to uncover photosynthetic limitations and regulatory processes. Collaborate with technology providers, growers, and researchers to translate physiological insights into improved climate-control strategies.

This internship at Unilever's Hive Innovation Centre focuses on product development and manufacturing processes. Interns will develop product specifications, conduct pilot plant trials, and train AI models to analyze food product images.

Research and Development interns will develop and validate nutrition and health claims, provide nutritional analyses, and support communication strategies for Unilever brands. Interns will conduct research, collaborate with global teams, and participate in nutrition and health initiatives.

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.

Unilever's Wageningen Pilot Plant seeks an Assistant to set up process lines, conduct trials, and record data. The role requires a hands-on individual with technical insight, strong teamwork skills, and excellent communication abilities.

This internship in Unilever's Hive, the Foods Innovation Centre, offers opportunities to support internal communications, create communication assets, manage events, and contribute to external storytelling.

The Sales Director will develop and execute the commercial strategy outside the Americas, leading the commercial team for Europe and ROW. The role focuses on accelerating commercial growth, building a scalable distributor network, and securing strategic accounts.

Develop new protein-based products using dry and wet extrusion technologies. Manage product development projects from concept to commercialization. Lead scale-up activities from pilot to full industrial production.

Joris, a sociable 26-year-old, seeks a volunteer buddy for fun activities. He enjoys conversation, humor, and outings like restaurants, games, concerts, and walks.

Leads technology development workstreams for global innovation projects in condiments. Designs, coordinates, and interprets trials across lab, pilot, and factory scales. Collaborates with R&D, marketing, supply chain, and external partners. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience with condiments and emulsion-based product design.

Teach and coordinate courses in Big Data, AI, and related IT subjects. Supervise student projects, theses, and practical assignments. Contribute to curriculum development and educational innovation. Collaborate with colleagues on educational and applied research activities.

PhD position within a consortium project investigating the impact of egg incubation conditions on immune system development in chickens. The successful candidate will contribute to research on how the chicken immune system develops and apply this knowledge to improve immune-mediated protection in chickens.

Drive cutting-edge research in foundational models and agentic AI to improve edible crops. Develop and apply innovative AI solutions, benchmark methods, and collaborate with academic and industry partners. PhD in AI, Computer Science, or related field required. Strong background in AI/ML, experience with foundation models, multi-modal models, and/or multi-agent frameworks is a plus.

Postdoctoral researcher to conduct intersectional geospatial analysis on environmental disruption due to climate change in forest and coastal communities. Will design and lead interdisciplinary research, prepare publications, and create maps and StoryMaps. Requires PhD in a relevant field, GIS proficiency, and knowledge of qualitative social science methods.

PhD candidate to join a team working on atomic level catalyst design and reaction mechanism of CO2 and CO hydrogenation processes. The project focuses on understanding reaction mechanisms and establishing structure–reactivity relationships in CO2 and CO heterogeneous catalysis. Duties include atomic-scale modeling of heterogeneous catalysis, reaction mechanisms, kinetics, and dynamics, development and application of machine-learning methods, and supervision of thesis students.

PhD candidate to investigate how nutrition and exercise influence biological ageing. Responsibilities include analysing data, conducting intervention studies, and publishing research findings. Requires a MSc degree in a relevant field, experience with data analysis software, and strong communication skills.

Supports the plant breeding process from seedling to harvest. Tasks include caring for and monitoring crops, transplanting, pruning, pollinating, and recording data. Requires an MBO/HBO background (agri or horticulture preferred) and a crop protection license (or willingness to obtain one).

Experienced greenhouse professional needed to support vegetable breeding. Responsibilities include crop care, disease identification, trial setup, and mentoring junior team members. Requires MBO/HBO degree, 3+ years experience, and a crop protection license.

This postdoc explores the ethics and philosophy of technology through transdisciplinary collaborations between philosophers, scientists/engineers, and artists. The project focuses on the use of microbes in cellular agriculture, examining ethical considerations and the potential for artistic practices to inform ethical reflections. Responsibilities include leading research, engaging in artistic practices, coordinating research groups, and teaching.

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.