42 English-speaking jobs in Wageningen

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

PhD candidate to research policy and business solutions to strengthen farmers' bargaining power through collective action in food value chains.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The EIT Food Accelerator Network (FAN) 2026 is a multi-hub European accelerator program supporting agrifood and foodtech startups. Selected startups will join one of six specialized hubs across Europe, each focused on a key theme shaping the future of food systems. The program provides expert mentorship, industry connections, and investment readiness support. Startups will undergo a rigorous selection process and, if successful, gain access to European research facilities, validation infrastructure, and the EIT Food Innovation Community. Funding opportunities are available at the end of the program.

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

This PhD position explores how cities globally respond to the risk of extreme water scarcity ("Day Zero" events). The research analyzes policy responses, risk perceptions, and societal adaptations in six cities (Bogotá, Mexico City, Barcelona, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Cape Town). The successful candidate will conduct policy document analysis, interviews, and surveys to understand how risk images influence urban responses to water scarcity.