PhD and Academic Jobs at Wageningen University & Research , a public university in Wageningen, The Netherlands.
Business Unit Manager Contaminants and ToxicologyPublication date:22 Apr 2022A safe food chain for humans and animals: that is what we, Wageningen Food Safety Research (WFSR), stand for. We are looking for a Business Unit Manager for our Contaminants & …Read more
PhD ‘performance and robustness of tilapia-shrimp polycultures in Java’Publication date:21 Apr 2022Expiration date:1 Jun 2022Are you looking for a PhD position in the area of modelling and analysing bioeconomic interactions in multispecies aquaculture systems in Indonesia?Mul…Read more
Junior field ecologistPublication date:20 Apr 2022Expiration date:21 May 2022As a junior field ecologist, you will assist in field and greenhouse experiments for five years (0.8 fte). Together with a team of young researchers, you will study the interaction…Read more
Junior Researcher Plastic Pollution in Urban Water SystemsPublication date:20 Apr 2022Expiration date:7 May 2022Rivers play a crucial role in the transport of land-based plastic pollution towards the ocean. However, a growing amount of observational evidence suggests that most plastics never…Read more
PhD in nutritional health and consumer barriersPublication date:20 Apr 2022Expiration date:12 May 2022To get our diet within planetary boundaries, a shift towards predominantly plant-based diets is urgently needed. Can alternative protein sources such as pulses, cereals, ins…Read more
PhD Sustainable Plant FractationPublication date:20 Apr 2022Expiration date:1 Jun 2022We are looking for an enthusiastic PhD student to work within the larger project on sustainable plant fractionation. In the larger project several PhD students in diffe…Read more
Assistant or Associate Professor Multiscale Flow and Transport Modelling Tenure TrackPublication date:19 Apr 2022Expiration date:11 May 2022Are you passionate about environmental processes and modelling? Do you want to make a difference as an innovative researcher and an inspiring teacher? Do you have an ex…Read more
Ecosystem Acoustics ScientistPublication date:19 Apr 2022Expiration date:29 May 2022A marine ecosystem acoustics scientist who can actively apply (innovative) underwater acoustic monitoring (passive and/or active) techniques and contribute to sustainable resou…Read more
PhD in Ethical, Legal, and Social Aspects (ELSA) in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems for Promoting Animal WelfarePublication date:19 Apr 2022Expiration date:16 May 2022As a Ph.D. student in this project, you will study, develop, and validate an ELSA-compliant data-driven farmer-in-the- loop decision-support system (DSS) to support effective and r…Read more
Postdoctoral researcher in philosophy and ethics of technologyPublication date:19 Apr 2022Expiration date:7 May 2022Do you want to follow your passion for philosophy and ethics of technology in a Post-doc project at Wageningen University (the Netherlands)? Are you an openminded …Read more
PhD in Ethical, Legal, and Social Aspects (ELSA) in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems for Promoting Animal WelfarePublication date:19 Apr 2022Expiration date:16 May 2022As a Ph.D. student in this project, you will study, develop, and validate an ELSA-compliant data-driven farmer-in-the- loop decision-support system (DSS) to support effective and r…Read more
Postdoctoral researcher in philosophy and ethics of technologyPublication date:19 Apr 2022Expiration date:7 May 2022Do you want to follow your passion for philosophy and ethics of technology in a Post-doc project at Wageningen University (the Netherlands)? Are you an openminded …Read more
Postdoc researcher – Governing dietary change in the European UnionPublication date:18 Apr 2022Expiration date:23 May 2022Do you hold a PhD in the field of Public Administration, Political Sciences, Environmental Governance, Systems Science or another relevant field? Do you have project ma…Read more
Researcher Climate and AgriculturePublication date:15 Apr 2022Expiration date:9 May 2022Do you want to use your expertise to address issues related to climate change and biodiversity loss in a food system context? Do you have a national/international …Read more
Researcher Quantitative Food System AnalysisPublication date:15 Apr 2022Expiration date:9 May 2022Are you an agricultural researcher who is dedicated to quantitative food system analysis? Are you strong in the quantitative world and do you also enjoy challenging your insight…Read more
EntomologistPublication date:14 Apr 2022Expiration date:27 Apr 2022Are you an entomologist with an academic background? Do you have experience as a project leader, are you a real team player and do you want to coordinate multiple research proje…Read more
Experienced Fisheries scientistPublication date:14 Apr 2022Expiration date:28 Apr 2022The expectations of a successful candidate are:To lead the development and application of statistical methods for fisheries and marine data sets.Take an independen…Read more
Fisheries scientistPublication date:14 Apr 2022Expiration date:28 Apr 2022The expectations of a successful candidate are that you:Carefully scrutinize large datasets, perform statistical analyses and contribute to reports and presentations to cli…Read more
Lecturer environmental systems analysisPublication date:14 Apr 2022Expiration date:10 May 2022Do you have a PhD and experience with interdisciplinary and international environmental science education? Are you familiar with challenge-based education, supervising …Read more
PhD Environmental limits to global groundwater usePublication date:14 Apr 2022Expiration date:9 May 2022Are you interested in global water and sustainability challenges? Do you want to work with large scale numerical models? Then this could be the ideal PhD for you!<…Read more
PhD position: Optimal network configurations for scaling up plant protein crop use.Publication date:14 Apr 2022Expiration date:1 Jun 2022Are you interested in applying operations and supply chain analytics techniques to analyse the opportunities for the rise of plant-based meat substitutes in supply chai…Read more
Post-doc Modelling tomato plant responses to short and long term environmental fluctuationsPublication date:14 Apr 2022Expiration date:9 May 2022Would you like to develop numerical models that contribute to improving the yield and sustainability of crop production in greenhouses and vertical farms? Are you interested in…Read more
Postdoc Modelling groundwater use and crop productionPublication date:14 Apr 2022Expiration date:9 May 2022Are you interested in global water and sustainability challenges? Are you an excellent modeller and want to work with large-scale numerical models? Then this could be t…Read more
Postdoc with interest in biomolecular condensatesPublication date:14 Apr 2022Are you an experienced researcher with a PhD interested in continuing your pursuit of scientific questions in a diverse, ambitious, and competitive environment? Are you…Read more
Trainee program Wageningen Economic ResearchPublication date:14 Apr 2022Expiration date:17 May 2022WE ARE LOOKING FOR ENTHUSIASTIC AND AMBITIOUS TRAINEES!Are you ambitious and looking for answers to the world’s challenges in terms of sustainable agriculture,…Read more
PhD Instruments to enhance the transition to sustainable Dutch rural landscapesPublication date:13 Apr 2022Expiration date:9 May 2022Are you interested in the drastic transition that Dutch agriculture has to go through in the years to come? Finding answers to the challenges around nitrogen, biodivers…Read more
PhD position in the development of multiproduct seaweed biorefineries for functional food ingredientsPublication date:13 Apr 2022Expiration date:5 May 2022The Biorefinery Research Theme (BRT) operating within the Bioprocess Engineering Chair (BPE) of Wageningen University, The Netherlands, is looking for an exceptional, m…Read more
PhD position in the development of tuneable green solvents for functional food ingredients through multiproduct seaweed biorefineriesPublication date:13 Apr 2022Expiration date:1 Jun 2022The Biorefinery Research Theme (BRT) operating within the Bioprocess Engineering Chair (BPE) of Wageningen University, The Netherlands, is looking for an exceptional, m…Read more
Reseacher physiology and lightingPublication date:13 Apr 2022Expiration date:4 May 2022Are you the creative and entrepreneurial researcher on the application of LED lighting in greenhouse horticulture? Would you like to contribute to the development of sustainabl…Read more
Instructional Designer/ Educational advisorPublication date:12 Apr 2022Expiration date:10 May 2022Are you a professional experienced in blended educational design (preferably for professional education) and do you have some exposure to video production or media deve…Read more
PhD candidate in Digital Political Communication (focusing on impact)Publication date:12 Apr 2022Expiration date:2 May 2022Are you looking for a PhD position (4 years) in political communication research? Are you interested in data-driven campaigns, and would you like to become an expert on the …Read more
PhD candidate in Digital Political Communication (focusing on processes)Publication date:12 Apr 2022Expiration date:2 May 2022Are you looking for a PhD position (4 years) in political communication research? Are you interested in data-driven campaigns, and would you like to become an expert on…Read more
PhD Scenarios and solutions for climate change mitigation and adaptationPublication date:11 Apr 2022Expiration date:3 May 2022Do you want to work on the big challenge of bringing together climate change mitigation and adaptation? Do you want to work in a large project with more than 10 case st…Read more
Postdoc – Modelling to explore natural variation to improve photosynthesis and productivity of rice under stressPublication date:8 Apr 2022Expiration date:11 May 2022We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated biologist or plant scientist with a PhD and mathematical modelling experience, to be part of our crop physiology tea…Read more
Postdoc position: Colonial Entanglements and Long-term Legacies: Tracing the Footprints of Wageningen University in Indonesia and Suriname, 1876-present (1.0fte)Publication date:8 Apr 2022Expiration date:1 Jun 2022A postdoctoral researcher in the field of history to investigate the activities, connections and legacies of Wageningen University and Research (WUR) in Indonesia and Suriname duri…Read more
PhD Position in Food chain metagenomics for the detection of bacterial pathogensPublication date:7 Apr 2022Expiration date:15 May 2022Do you want to improve the safety of our food chain? Do you get excited about the latest microbiological techniques? At Wageningen Food Safety Research you can contribute to…Read more
Assistant Professor Root Physiology in Hydroponic Systems (Tenure Track)Publication date:6 Apr 2022Expiration date:11 May 2022Are you keen to contribute to the sustainable production of flowers and healthy fresh vegetables? We have a vacancy for an Assistant professor on physiology of roots and plant-…Read more
Postdoc-position: Detection of internal disorders and maturity of fruits by computed tomographyPublication date:6 Apr 2022Expiration date:11 May 2022Are you a researcher keen to contribute to the new sensing technology that can revolutionise the quality and safety of the food we all consume? Then we might have an inter…Read more
Postdoctoral Researcher in Plant Protein ContaminantsPublication date:2 Apr 2022Expiration date:13 May 2022We are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the laboratory of Food MicrobiologyAs a researcher with a PhD, do you want to apply your passion for food microbiology…Read more
Scientific Researcher growing MediaPublication date:1 Apr 2022Expiration date:26 Apr 2022The market for plant growing media (substrates) is growing strongly worldwide. Are you our new researcher growing media and do you want to work on optimizing the growing condit…Read more
PhD: Electrochemical Nutrient Recovery for Enhancing Agricultural CircularityPublication date:29 Mar 2022Expiration date:18 May 2022Research challenges – Electrochemical separation technologies have been mainly studied for desalination and, to some extent, for N removal. In this project, we will explore …Read more
PhD: Using organic matter to reduce pesticide leachingPublication date:29 Mar 2022Expiration date:18 May 2022Research challenges: Multiple interrelated processes determine the leaching of pesticides from fields. There is a complex interplay between sorption, which retains pesticide…Read more
PhD student Ingredient branding, economic risk assessment and the development of robust business modelsPublication date:28 Mar 2022Expiration date:29 Apr 2022Do you have a MSc degree in Economics, Supply chain management or a related field? Are you fascinated by the blue economy and/or seaweeds? Do you have experience in col…Read more
PhD studentship Ecological Impact of Seaweed FarmingPublication date:28 Mar 2022Expiration date:29 Apr 2022Do you have a MSc degree in Plant Sciences, Microbiology or a related field? Are you fascinated by the blue economy and/or seaweeds? Are you curious about the impact of lar…Read more
PhD studentship Genetic architecture of attachment in Saccharina latissima and development of breeding toolsPublication date:28 Mar 2022Expiration date:29 Apr 2022Do you have a MSc degree in Plant Sciences or a related field? Are you fascinated by the blue economy and/or seaweeds? Do you have a background in genetics and breeding…Read more
PhD studentship Reducing Saccharina latissima detachment by adaptations in cultivation managementPublication date:28 Mar 2022Expiration date:29 Apr 2022Do you have a MSc degree in Plant Sciences or a related field? Are you fascinated by the blue economy and/or seaweeds? Are you interested in deciphering the principles …Read more
PhD position; Behaviour and locomotion mechanics of flatfish (sole and plaice)Publication date:25 Mar 2022Expiration date:30 Apr 2022Would you like to understand how flatfish respond to optical, acoustic and mechanical stimuli, how they swim, and how they burrow themselves in the sediment? Do you hav…Read more
Researcher / Projectleader food and feed authenticityPublication date:24 Mar 2022Are you fascinated by the authenticity of food and feed? Do you have the ambition to be active in diverse (inter)national networks? Are you an inspiring and creative person? Then y…Read more
Tenure Track (assistant) professor in Strategic Innovation & Organization in Supply Chain NetworksPublication date:22 Mar 2022Expiration date:2 May 2022Do you want to further your academic career in business science focusing on ‘business as unusual’? We offer a Tenure Track vacancy for an ambitious and high…Read more
PhD: Engineering Manure: creating more effective manure-based fertilizers.Publication date:21 Mar 2022Expiration date:10 May 2022Research challenges – Manure digestion and other (post- or pre-)treatments can improve the sustainability of agriculture practices by allowing increased reintroduction of ca…Read more
PhD: Enhanced phototropic biomass production by supplying hydrogen gasPublication date:21 Mar 2022Expiration date:10 May 2022Research challenges – So far, the usage of hydrogen for growth has been demonstrated under specific conditions and with only one species of cyanobacteria. The challenge is t…Read more
PhD: Enhancing the local water cycle via evaporation for a sustainable water supplyPublication date:21 Mar 2022Expiration date:10 May 2022Research challenges – Crucial for restoring a well-functioning local water cycle, is the availability of water. Here we will look into technology that produce water vapour f…Read more
PhD: EPS-based solutions to increase soil structure and resilience to droughtPublication date:21 Mar 2022Expiration date:10 May 2022Research challenges – Despite the recognition of the positive effect of EPS on soil structure and decades of research on the industrial potential of EPS (e.g. as bio lubrica…Read more
PhD: Optimising electrochemical phosphate recoveryPublication date:21 Mar 2022Expiration date:10 May 2022Research challenges – Conventional P recovery processes from wastewater have severe limitations. EBPR recovers approximately 10-30% of the incoming phosphate load and requir…Read more
PhD: Towards a circular sulphur economyPublication date:21 Mar 2022Expiration date:10 May 2022Research challenges – In the biological gas desulphurisation process, gas, liquid, and solid phases co-exist. For instance, in the absorber, a gas phase (sour gas) is contac…Read more
Full Professor and Chair of the Experimental Zoology GroupPublication date:18 Mar 2022Expiration date:26 Apr 2022Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is recruiting a full professor to lead the chair group of Experimental Zoology (EZO). As chairholder you are responsible for …Read more
PhD position: improving young animals’ survival rate using sensor technologyPublication date:14 Mar 2022Expiration date:2 May 2022Do you have a clear interest in precision livestock farming, smart sensing and animal science? Do you want to participate in the team of leaders in Precision Livestock …Read more
Postdoc with interest in Atomic Force MicroscopyPublication date:14 Mar 2022Are you an experienced researcher with a PhD interested in continuing your pursuit of scientific questions in a diverse, ambitious, and competitive environment? Are you…Read more
Postdoc with interest in biobased adhesivesPublication date:8 Mar 2022Are you an experienced researcher with a PhD interested in continuing your pursuit of scientific questions in a diverse, ambitious, and competitive environment? Are you…Read more
Team leader Data Science TeamPublication date:15 Feb 2022Do you love to work with a highly skilled, enthusiastic and international team of data scientists? Are you keen about developing team members and the team? Are you just as pa…Read more
Postdoc position Infant Gut Microbiome and Breast milk sugarsPublication date:9 Feb 2022Are you the enthusiastic scientist with a PhD, who wants to focus on understanding the function of our microbiome? Are you interested in how microbes can improve the he…Read more
PhD student in experimental low-field NMR/MRIPublication date:7 Feb 2022Do you want to work in the dynamic world of fundamental science and technology of micro-and nanosystems? Are you interested in developing novel experimental Nuclear Mag…Read more
Lab TechnicianPublication date:27 Jan 2022Are you a BSc or MSc graduated who wants to join the team of food quality researchers at Wageningen University & Research? Are you ready to prepare and execute experime…Read more
(Junior) Research Analyst Analytical ChemistryPublication date:18 Jan 2022Are you educated in the field of analytical chemistry and eager to further improve your skills and knowledge? Are you interested in GC- and/or LC-MS based techniques? Do you …Read more
(Senior) Research Analyst Analytical ChemistryPublication date:18 Jan 2022Are you experienced with GC- and/or LC-MS based techniques? And do you like to apply them to work on safe food and feed for public health? Would you like to know everything about p…Read more
Technical AssistantPublication date:4 Jan 2022Are you a passionate and experienced technical assistant? Are you looking for a challenge? Are you dedicated to do research and education in toxicology? We, Wageningen …Read more
Researcher/project leader AgrochainsPublication date:23 Dec 2021Would you like to use your scientific background and project leadership skills and make a difference in the much needed food system transitions? Does your heart beat fa…Read more
Postdoc on pre-clinical micro-MRI at high-/ultra-high fieldsPublication date:13 Dec 2021Do you want to do pioneering work on state-of-the-art high-/ultra-high-field NMR spectrometers?are you interested in developi…Read more
Postdoc on flow-MRI and microfluidics at high-/ultra-high fieldsPublication date:13 Dec 2021Do you want to do pioneering work on state-of-the-art high-/ultra-high-field NMR spectrometers?are you interested in developi…Read more
Scientist / Project leaderPublication date:13 Dec 2021Do you want to contribute professionally to a sustainable future, as a scientist and project leader? Are you skilled in microbiology/fermentation and eager to develop m…Read more
Projectleader Agro Food RoboticsPublication date:1 Dec 2021Can you see yourself acting as project leader in our Agro Food Robotics team? Do you want to contribute to creating for our customers the computer vision and robotics s…Read more
Researcher Spectral Sensing and ChemometricsPublication date:1 Dec 2021Can you see yourself acting as spectral sensing researcher in our agro food robotics team? Do you want to contribute to creating for our customers the innovative soluti…Read more
Education AssistantPublication date:25 Nov 2021Do you have a background in Food Technology? Are you interested in working with students? We have a vacancy for an Education Assistant. <…Read more
Analytical Scientist environmental pollutantsPublication date:28 Oct 2021We are looking for an Analytical Scientist Environmental Pollutants. Do you have an interest in PFAS, chloroparaffins and other environmental contaminants? Do you recognize yoursel…Read more
Senior project leader / Senior researcher residues veterinary drugs and growth hormonesPublication date:1 Jul 2021Are you an expert in analytical chemistry? Would you like to further develop yourself as a project leader and do you have talent for acquisiti…Read more
