36 English-speaking jobs in Wageningen

The Environmental Sciences Group (ESG) of Wageningen University & Research seeks a QHSE Coordinator to contribute to a safe and responsible research environment. The role involves advising on legislation and regulations, drafting policies and procedures, conducting risk inventories, and acting as a prevention officer.

Ensure global packaging compliance with food contact regulations. Collaborate with experts, advise internal and external parties, and monitor regulatory developments.

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.

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 standards and expectations. 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.

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. Guide product and packaging development to ensure regulatory adherence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on marketing claims, risk management, and regulatory updates.

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.

Ensures compliance of packaging materials with food contact regulations. Reviews and advises on packaging compliance documentation. Aligns with the Senior Expert on FCM compliance regarding new legal developments. Provides expert advice and support to internal stakeholders and external customers.