57 English-speaking jobs in Wageningen

Develop and improve cheese products for retail and international markets. Translate business needs into technical solutions, manage projects, and collaborate with R&D, marketing, operations, and quality teams.

This fully funded PhD position at NIOO-KNAW investigates the biogeography of above- and belowground fungi associated with Scalesia species in the Galápagos Islands. The project aims to characterize the diversity, distribution, and functional roles of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, yeasts, and fungal pathogens in shaping plant establishment, fitness, and stress resilience.

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 researcher to investigate temperature responsiveness in Snowdrop (Galanthus spp.) using genomics, phenomics, and citizen science. Develop and apply genetic, genomic, and phenomics tools to model temperature dose-responsiveness. Collaborate with a PhD researcher at Utrecht University and work within the Wageningen team and the Plant Stress Resilience group.

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.

As an R&D Consumer Experience Specialist, you will design and lead consumer and sensory research programs, applying qualitative and quantitative methodologies to drive product innovation. You will integrate consumer insights into actionable recommendations and partner with internal and external stakeholders.

Temporary Development Specialist Cheese needed to translate business needs into successful cheese products. Responsibilities include developing and implementing technical solutions, conducting experiments, and leading projects. Requires a Master's degree in a relevant field, 3-6 years of experience in product development, and experience with SAP and Power BI.

PhD position within the BIOLOGUE project investigating European citizens' and stakeholders' perceptions of biodiversity, its behavioral consequences, and its relation to identity, polarization, and environmental politics.

Provides operational, logistical, and administrative support for sensory panel activities. Manages sample preparation, panel administration, and study support. Ensures smooth panel execution and operational efficiency. Requires strong organizational skills, communication skills, and fluency in English.

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.

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).

Support the testing and troubleshooting of new fishing technology. Assist with laboratory experiments and field tests. Work with sensors, electrical components, and measurement equipment. Record test results and technical documentation. Help improve prototype performance based on test results. Collaborate with engineers and researchers from different technical disciplines. Contribute to technical reports and project documentation.

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.

Volunteer to spend time with Naledi, a 22-year-old woman with a mild intellectual disability. Naledi enjoys swimming, shopping, and playing games. A fixed afternoon from 14:30 would be ideal.

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.

Volunteer piano teacher needed for enthusiastic student. Must be patient, open-minded, and a good listener.

Coordinate a weekly vegetable garden group for women at the AZC. The coordinator will create a schedule, be the contact person for the COA, and oversee garden activities.

Serve coffee at a weekly event for seniors alongside a refugee learning Dutch. Build trust and provide support as they gain language skills and cultural understanding.

Volunteer buddy needed for an 85-year-old woman who enjoys walks, outings, and company.

Volunteer group leader for Thursday mornings and afternoons at a dementia support center. Organize and lead activities, provide refreshments, and contribute to a positive atmosphere. Empathy and a supportive attitude are essential.