Wageningen University & Research in Netherlands invites applications for vacant (46) PhD, Postdoctoral and Academic Positions

Last Updated on November 11, 2026 by admin

Wageningen University & Research in Netherlands invites application for vacant PhD, Postdoctoral and Academic Positions , a public university in Wageningen, The Netherlands.

PhD, Postdoctoral and Academic Positions

Post-doc (ReGeNL lines 2 & 3): Monitoring outcomes of regenerative agriculture

Are you interested in the science-based transition of Dutch agriculture towards a regenerative system? A system in which a diversity of ecosystem services are valued rather than only the product yield? Then come and join the Soil Biology group!

DoctorateResearch & Science (incl. postdoc)Apply before: December 8, 2026

Postdoc in Food Physical Chemistry and Techno-Functionality AnalysisDo you want to advance the way we measure and understand the functionality of food ingredients? Are you a food physical chemist who enjoys combining experimental research, method development, and collaboration across disciplines?DoctorateResearch & Science (incl. postdoc)Apply before: December 1, 2026

Occupational Social WorkerAre you looking for meaningful work where you can make a real impact on the wellbeing of employees and help create a healthy, positive working culture? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures?Bachelors degreeStaff & SupportApply before: December 1, 2026

Senior PMO AdvisorAre you building structure that takes complex changes further? As a Senior PMO at WUR, you combine strategic advice with process improvement. You provide insight into progress, finances and risks and help colleagues to make better decisions together and to successfully realize programs.Bachelors degreeMasters degreeStaff & SupportApply before: December 1, 2026

Full Professor and Chair Food ChemistryFull Professor and chair in the Laboratory of Food Chemistry, part of Wageningen University & Research (WUR). The group has an outstanding international reputation in research and education in the field of food chemistry.DoctorateResearch & Science (incl. postdoc)Apply before: January 4, 2027

Research Assistant – Genetic engineering of acetogensWe are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Research Assistant to help engineer acetogenic bacteria for the conversion of CO and CO2 into valuable products.Bachelors degreeResearch & Science (incl. postdoc)Apply before: December 1, 2026

Student Recruitment Activities CoordinatorAre you good at organising, do you enjoy keeping things on track, and do you like coordinating activities and managing student teams? Then this could be the opportunity for you!Vocational levelStaff & SupportApply before: December 1, 2026

Legal Support Officer Woo (Open Government Act) & Student Legal ProtectionDo you enjoy creating a clear overview, adapting quickly, and ensuring that various processes run smoothly? In this versatile role within Corporate Governance & Legal Services, you’ll have plenty of freedom to work independently and take the initiative.Bachelors degreeStaff & SupportApply before: November 24, 2026

Management Office AssistantAre you an independent, pro-active, team player and service-oriented personality? Do you enjoy working with people? Are you good at organising, coordinating and managing multiple tasks? Are you friendly and open-minded? Are you proficient in both Dutch and English?Vocational levelStaff & SupportApply before: November 24, 2026

Project Leader in Food SafetyDo you have experience working in a laboratory environment, with ISO 17025, and are you energised by organising and delivering complex projects? Can you bring together different interests, maintain an overview of project content, planning and finances, and know when to make adjustments?Masters degreeResearch & Science (incl. postdoc)Apply before: December 1, 2026

PhD: Worldwide Forest Carbon Uptake Under Climate Change and DisturbanceAre you excited to unravel the rapid changes in the carbon balance in forests worldwide? Would the idea of using a supercomputer make you smile? Are you a team-player who gets things done?Masters degreePhD & EngDApply before: December 1, 2026

Postdoc AI-Enabled Decision Support and Data IntegrationAs a Postdoctoral Researcher in AI-Enabled Decision Support in Wageningen, you will develop methods and architectures that integrate heterogeneous data and predictive models into adaptive decision-support systems for sustainable crop protection.DoctorateResearch & Science (incl. postdoc)Apply before: January 5, 2027

Postdoc AI-Driven Allergen Early Warning Systems for Novel Foods

The Information Technology Group is seeking a talented post-doctoral researcher for a one-year position to work on a cutting-edge research project exploring the role of AI in developing an Allergen Early Warning System (EWS) for novel foods.

DoctorateResearch & Science (incl. postdoc)Apply before: December 2, 2026Management Office AssistantAre you a connecting force who would like to support our team? Do you get energy from organizing, coordinating, and thinking ahead? Are you proactive and excited about working on the world’s most sustainable campus? Then we are looking for you!Vocational levelVocational level +Staff & SupportApply before: November 24, 2026

Backup & restore EngineerWe are looking for a versatile Backup & Restore Engineer to manage our data centers and develop and maintain a stable and secure backup & restore infrastructure that will allow us to secure and restore all our business data.Bachelors degreeITApply before: December 1, 2026

Functional/technical Manager Servicedesk ITAs a combined Functional and Technical Application Manager in the Servicedesk IT team, you work closely together with users, suppliers and IT-colleagues. You’re responsible for management, continuity and ongoing development of applications such as Jira, Confluence and eLabJournal.Bachelors degreeITApply before: November 24, 2026

PhD: How taste is encoded in the brain of caterpillars & butterfliesYou would be leading a PhD study with the aim to decipher the neuronal code used by the taste system of specialist caterpillars and butterflies to recognize their host plant.Masters degreePhD & EngDApply before: November 30, 2026

Business Support OfficerAre you our new Business Support Officer? Are you strong in organization, do you enjoy variety, and do you have a feel for numbers? Then the position of Business Support Officer (32–38 hours per week) might be your ideal next step.Bachelors degreeFinanceApply before: November 23, 2026

Researcher in Soil Science, Fertilization and Farming SystemsDo you enjoy working on innovative, practice-oriented challenges in arable farming and open-field vegetable production? And would you like to contribute to the integrated sustainability of a sector that matters at Wageningen University & Research? Then this is your opportunity.Masters degreeDoctorateResearch & Science (incl. postdoc)Apply before: November 24, 2026

Research position Animal Breeding and GenomicsShape the future of sustainable livestock breeding Are you passionate about animal breeding, quantitative genetics, and translating scientific discoveries into practical solutions?Masters degreeResearch & Science (incl. postdoc)Apply before: November 23, 2026

Administrative assistant Arable FarmingIn this role, you collect and manage financial and sustainability data from arable farming companies for the Business Information Network (BIN). You maintain your own portfolio of arable farming companies and/or another agricultural sector (dairy cattle, poultry, pigs, goats, or sheep).Bachelors degreeVocational level +Staff & SupportApply before: December 2, 2026

Senior Research EngineerTurn complex research challenges into IT solutions that move science forward. At Wageningen University & Research (WUR), researchers push boundaries in Food, Nature and Agriculture. They rely on advanced IT to explore new ideas, work with complex data and develop solutions for real-world challenges.Masters degreeBachelors degreeITApply before: November 24, 2026

Senior Research Engineer – Application Lifecycle and Research ITBuild it. Keep it running. Make research possible. Research applications do more than support scientific work. They help researchers test ideas, work with data and make new discoveries. But delivering an application is only the beginning.Bachelors degreeMasters degreeITApply before: November 24, 2026

Researcher Entomology FruitAre you an experienced entomologist with excellent command of the Dutch language, looking to make an impact on the future of fruit production? At Wageningen Plant Research (WPR), you will work on innovative and sustainable solutions for pest management in fruit crops.Masters degreeDoctorateResearch & Science (incl. postdoc)Apply before: November 24, 2026

PhD Position: Turning Faecal Sludge into Clean Energy in Kenya and Ethiopa

Are you passionate about developing a sustainable alternative for traditional biofuel? Do you want to contribute to the just energy transition in Africa? We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join an exciting transdisciplinary research program focused on upscaling FSB

Masters degreePhD & EngDApply before: November 24, 2026

PhD: viral manipulation of caterpillar behaviour in a multidimensional contextYou will start with analysing the phenotype of baculovirus-induced behavioural manipulation across several closely and more distantly related baculoviruses and lepidopteran hosts, and determine the impact of the insect’s virome on the manipulationMasters degreePhD & EngDApply before: November 21, 2026

PhD Insect Virology: impact of the insect’s virome on insect immunity & fitnessIn this project you will investigate how the resident virome impacts insect immune responses and fitness and thereby influences interactions with and effects of incoming virus infections.Masters degreePhD & EngDApply before: November 21, 2026

Management Office Assistant (MOA): WENR Institute Managers and Program TeamAre you an organised professional who enjoys bringing structure, connecting people and keeping things running smoothly? Would you like to work in an inspiring environment where science contributes to solutions for climate, nature, water and the living environment?Vocational level +Bachelors degreeVocational levelStaff & SupportApply before: November 17, 2026

Senior GeoAI ExpertHow can we leverage the latest developments in artificial intelligence to address complex spatial challenges? And how can we develop new GeoAI methods that contribute to research on climate, biodiversity, and sustainable land use?DoctorateResearch & Science (incl. postdoc)Apply before: November 17, 2026

PhD Assessing Social Sustainability in Short Food Supply ChainsAre you interested in how law and policy can make agri-food systems fairer and more socially sustainable? Do you enjoy combining legal analysis with empirical research and engaging with farmers and other food-system actors? Join the Horizon Europe project SOCIAL AGRI.Masters degreePhD & EngDApply before: November 18, 2026

Project ControllerWould you like to work as a Project Controller on the greenest campus in the Netherlands and contribute to some of today’s most pressing societal challenges?Bachelors degreeFinanceApply before: November 17, 2026

Research Software EngineerDo you want to contribute to the innovations shaping the future of sustainable horticulture and agriculture? As a Research Software Engineer, you will develop applications, data solutions, and software building blocks that support our research and innovation projects.Masters degreeBachelors degreeITApply before: November 17, 2026

Postdoc: Developing green façades for building insolationThe project goal is to help develop bio-based facade panels that keep buildings cool, insulate, support biodiversity, and contribute to more sustainable urban environments.DoctorateResearch & Science (incl. postdoc)Apply before: November 17, 2026

PhD position on forensic tracing of tropical timberAre you passionate about the reducing illegal timber trade from tropical forests? Do you aspire developing scientific tools to curb illegal trade? Then this PhD position could be a good fit for you! We are looking for a bright and highly qualified team player in this applied research project.Masters degreePhD & EngDApply before: November 18, 2026

PhD position on radar detection of logging in tropical forestsAre you passionate about the reducing illegal timber trade from tropical forests? Do you aspire developing scientific tools to curb illegal trade? Then this PhD position could be a good fit for you! We are looking for a bright and highly qualified team player in this applied research project.Masters degreePhD & EngDApply before: November 18, 2026

Integrity CoordinatorHelp build a safe and ethical work environment. What do you do when someone does not feel safe speaking up? And how do you ensure that an individual report also contributes to improving the organization?Masters degreeBachelors degreeStaff & SupportApply before: November 17, 2026

Project Controller

Are you looking for a challenging position where you can grow? Would you like to develop your expertise in grant schemes and everything that comes with them? Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is looking for a Project Controller for 36 hours per week. Will you become our new colleague?

Bachelors degreeFinanceApply before: November 30, 2026

PhD Candidate in Child Eating BehaviourDo you want to uncover how food properties shape children’s eating behaviour and energy intake, combining nutrition, sensory science and innovative digital tools to help promote healthier eating? Join our Child Eating Behaviour team as PhD candidate at Wageningen University & Research.Masters degreePhD & EngDApply before: December 1, 2026

PostDoc Single Biomolecules Chemical Analysis in Physiological Liquid ConditionsWe are looking for a talented Post-Doctoral Researcher for a 1- to 2-years position for the development of AFM-IR infrared nanospectroscopy in combination with microfluidics to achieve chemical analysis of protein and their assemblies in liquid physiological conditions.DoctorateResearch & Science (incl. postdoc)Apply before: November 17, 2026

Senior Financial ControllerDo you have extensive experience in financial accounting, financial reporting, and audits? Would you like to use your expertise to contribute to reliable financial reporting and the continuous improvement of Wageningen University & Research’s (WUR) financial operations?Bachelors degree +Masters degreeFinanceApply before: November 30, 2026

Maintenance technicianDo you like working in a dynamic environment? Is your motto “I solve technical problems for you” and are you a team player? Then we are looking for you!Vocational levelStaff & SupportApply before: November 17, 2026

Postdoc in Governance and Sustainability Transitions in Farming SystemsWe are looking for a candidate with experience in the governance of farming systems, who is highly motivated to contribute to more sustainable food systems through inter- and transdisciplinary research.DoctorateResearch & Science (incl. postdoc)Apply before: November 16, 2026

Head of the Dutch Plant Genetic Resources GenebankAs Head of the Dutch Plant Genetic Resources Genebank, you will provide strategic direction for the conservation of plant genetic diversity. In doing so, you will contribute to resilient agriculture, biodiversity and food security.DoctorateStaff & SupportApply before: November 19, 2026

Analyst in PCR Diagnostics for Animal DiseasesHave you completed an MLO or HLO degree and are you ready for a new challenge as a Laboratory Analyst in a PCR laboratory within an inspiring and dynamic environment?Bachelors degreeVocational levelTech & LaboratoryApply before: December 1, 2026

Analyst Bacterial Animal DiseasesHave you completed an MLO or HLO degree and are you ready for a new challenge as a Laboratory Analyst – Bacterial Animal Diseases in an inspiring and dynamic environment?Vocational levelBachelors degreeTech & LaboratoryApply before: December 1, 2026

Electrical TechnicianAs an Electrical Technician for Greenhouse Horticulture at Wageningen University & Research, based in Bleiswijk, you are responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of all electrical aspects of our research facility.Vocational levelVocational level +Bachelors degreeStaff & SupportApply before: January 1, 2027