68 English-speaking jobs in Wageningen

The Business Economics Group at Wageningen University seeks an Assistant Professor to develop an internationally recognized research program in quantitative economic analysis of farms and firms in food supply chains. Responsibilities include teaching courses on business economics and quantitative methods, collaborating with colleagues, and supervising students.

Support business growth and development for plant-based protein ingredients in North/West Europe. Provide technical expertise to customers, sales teams, and distributors.

PhD candidate to study acetogenic bacteria physiology and metabolism in pure and coculture systems. Responsibilities include chemostat cultivation, perturbation experiments, omics analyses, and collaboration with modelers.

Systems integration engineer to contribute to PPE system design. Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering with experience in maritime or industrial applications of PPE systems. Must have experience with Matlab Simulink, GT-Power, Python, and/or MBSE-tools.

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.

Senior Technology Specialist for membrane & purification technology, driving technical excellence and innovation across global factories. Responsibilities include leading root cause analyses, developing technology standards, and owning process licensing for major capex projects.

Senior Technology Specialist designs and develops complete production systems for high-value food products. Requires a master's degree, PhD, or PDEng in Process Technology, Chemical Engineering, or related field, and 10+ years of experience in process design and development within the food or chemical processing industries. Proven ability to connect unit operations into optimized production systems and manage large-scale projects is essential.

BG OT Engineer needed with Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Requires medium to senior-level knowledge of OT engineering and automation platforms. Understanding of OT system impact on production processes and relevant standards (ITIL, ISA88, ISA95, ISA99, GAMP, ISA62443, NEN3140) is essential. Sound knowledge of OT Security (NIS2, NIST2.0, Incident Management) and data handling (database management, secure extraction) is required.

This postdoc position contributes to a European research project focused on arsenic recovery from drinking water sludge. The researcher will develop chemical and biological methods for arsenic extraction, identify suitable extraction steps, and lead the project's exploitation and dissemination strategy.

Build the computational backbone for a platform that accelerates plant domestication. Design data infrastructure, develop genotyping strategies, and deploy AI-assisted tools to translate genomic and phenotypic data into breeding decisions.

Senior Food Technologist will lead innovation, renovation, and cost-saving projects for cheese portfolio (plant-based, hybrid, and dairy).

This 5-6 month internship at Unilever's Hive Innovation Centre focuses on packaging development. Interns will support sustainable packaging projects, investigate low barrier materials, and assist in renovation, innovation, and cost-saving projects.

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.

Leads the Foods Digital Design team, developing and implementing a strategy for digital product design using AI, modeling, and data. Collaborates with R&D teams, chefs, and external partners to create user-centric digital tools. Requires experience in R&D, process engineering, or related fields, as well as knowledge of AI, modeling techniques, and UI/UX design.

MARIN seeks an Electrical Power Engineering specialist to develop models, tools, and processes for smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable ship solutions. The role requires a master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Electrical Power Engineering and experience in power electronic system design and application.

Senior Technology Specialist will design complete production facilities for high value added products, translating product requirements into manufacturing reality. Responsibilities include conceptual process design, technology selection, major capital project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. Requires a master's degree, PhD, or PDEng in Process Technology, Chemical Engineering, or related field, and 10+ years of experience in process design and development within food or chemical processing industries.

Leads the digital and IT agenda for the regional Argo Testing business line, shaping technology's role in business growth, efficiency, and innovation. Ensures alignment with Group-wide IT standards and promotes the adoption of centralized solutions. Oversees regional IT operations, including delivery, infrastructure, and major transformation programs. Fosters a culture of collaboration between IT and the business, driving change management and digital literacy.

Lead the digital and IT agenda for the regional Agro Testing business line, shaping technology to enable business growth, efficiency, and innovation. This role ensures alignment with Group-wide IT standards and promotes the adoption of centralized solutions.

Assistant Professor to conduct research, teach, and manage tasks related to urban economics. Requires a PhD in urban or regional economics, economic geography, or a related field. Must have a track record of publications and experience in lecturing, tutorials, and thesis supervision.

Application Development Expert needed for high-protein RTD and Medical Nutrition liquid product development. Requires a Master's or PhD in Food Technology and 5+ years of experience. Strong formulation, processing, and analytical skills are essential. Must be a team player with excellent communication skills and willingness to travel.