44 English-speaking jobs in Wageningen

Lead software test engineer to ensure quality and stability of real-time DOLPHIN simulation software. Design, implement, and execute manual and automated test strategies. Minimum five years of software testing experience, preferably in real-time or simulation environments. Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and tools (Smartbear TestComplete and Atlassian Suite). Experience in testing desktop applications. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills. Proactive mindset and attention to detail.

Ensure global packaging compliance with food contact regulations. Collaborate with experts, review documentation, and advise internal and external parties.

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 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.

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.

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.

This postdoctoral position focuses on identifying novel genes involved in insect development, specifically sex differentiation in parasitoid wasps. The successful candidate will conduct experiments involving RNA isolation, long-read sequencing, and single-nucleus RNA sequencing to analyze transcriptomic datasets.

Leading fish nutritionist committed to sustainable aquaculture development. Develops research on nutrient requirements, coordinates the nutrition team, and teaches at various academic levels.

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.

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

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.

The Manager Food Safety & Scientific Risk Assessment leads scientific risk assessments for new products, ingredients, and technologies. This role partners with R&D and Innovation teams to ensure safe product development and regulatory compliance. The position requires a Master's or PhD in a relevant field and minimum 5 years of experience in food safety.

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.

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.

Develop nutritionally optimized food products ensuring compliance with regulations and consumer health needs. Analyze nutritional composition, conduct research, and ensure labeling accuracy.

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

Regulatory Affairs Manager to lead EU food and packaging compliance across Europe and North America. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance for product and packaging development. Guide marketing claims strategy and risk management.