Do you have a strong affiliation with animal health and food safety? Are you a skilled project leader and do you like to work in multidisciplinary teams? Would you like to know everything about natural ingredients (herbs, oils, etc) and affiliated legal standards? Maybe then you are the one we, Wageningen Food Safety Research (WFSR) are looking for in our veterinary drugs research teams! We have a vacancy for a Researcher animal health and natural ingredients (24 – 32 hours a week).
Our projects involve developing and improving analytical methods for growth promotors and veterinary drugs in a variety of different matrices. We enjoy the new challenging projects regarding food and feed safety, for example in relation to the circular economy, climate change and new protein sources. An essential part of our work is therefore being able to perform research and analyze traditional and new food and feed materials. We do this for, among others, national surveillance plans.
What will you be doing
In the role as Researcher you will have the following tasks and responsibilities:
Wageningen University & Research offers plenty of opportunities for growth and development, with a strong internal recruitment policy and excellent training programmes.
You will work on the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, in an international and open working environment. For 20 consecutive years, we have been voted the "best university" in the Netherlands! A place to be proud of.
Coming from abroad
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.
Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center. This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job.
Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands. The mission of Wageningen University & Research is ‘To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life’.
We pursue this mission through a synergistic approach between Wageningen University and Wageningen Research Foundation (applied research). Our research focuses on questions within the domains of food, living environment, and society. With approximately 30 locations, 7,700 staff members, 2,500 PhD candidates, and over 13,000 students, Wageningen University & Research is among the world’s leading knowledge institutions in its domain. The integral approach to challenges and the collaboration across various disciplines form the core of the unique Wageningen approach.
Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR.
We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated. You have
In our international working environment there is an increasing amount of communication in English. For this position it is about language level C1. In case you don't speak Dutch, we expect you to learn Dutch. Of course we will support you with this.
Openness, supportive and flexibility are core characteristics of the team. As research scientist you will collaborate with other research scientists, analysts and interdisciplinary with other teams and other research institutes within WUR.
You will work here
For more information about the position, please contact Maarten van Rees, Teamleader, via email: [email protected]
Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Rutger Voorrips, Corporate Recruiter, via e-mail; [email protected]
Ready to apply?
Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.
You can apply until the 25th of August, 2025. Don’t wait with your application. As soon as we have suitable applications we will initiate the first interviews.
Procedure
As part of our selection process, an assessment may be incorporated within the procedure.
Welcome, safe, and valued
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization.
Our projects involve developing and improving analytical methods for growth promotors and veterinary drugs in a variety of different matrices. We enjoy the new challenging projects regarding food and feed safety, for example in relation to the circular economy, climate change and new protein sources. An essential part of our work is therefore being able to perform research and analyze traditional and new food and feed materials. We do this for, among others, national surveillance plans.
What will you be doing
In the role as Researcher you will have the following tasks and responsibilities:
- Analyse feed safety in the field of (new) natural ingredients applied in animal husbandry;
- Participate in research projects on a wide range of topics;
- Shared responsibility for designing and preparation of animal experiments;
- Analyse, interpret, report and discuss results with customers, experts and project teams, including advice for next steps.
- working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
- sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
- there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
- a fixed year-end bonus of 8,3%;
- excellent pension scheme.
Wageningen University & Research offers plenty of opportunities for growth and development, with a strong internal recruitment policy and excellent training programmes.
You will work on the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, in an international and open working environment. For 20 consecutive years, we have been voted the "best university" in the Netherlands! A place to be proud of.
Coming from abroad
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.
Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center. This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job.
Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands. The mission of Wageningen University & Research is ‘To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life’.
We pursue this mission through a synergistic approach between Wageningen University and Wageningen Research Foundation (applied research). Our research focuses on questions within the domains of food, living environment, and society. With approximately 30 locations, 7,700 staff members, 2,500 PhD candidates, and over 13,000 students, Wageningen University & Research is among the world’s leading knowledge institutions in its domain. The integral approach to challenges and the collaboration across various disciplines form the core of the unique Wageningen approach.
Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR.
We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated. You have
- At least an MSc degree related to animal health sciences, animal sciences, veterinary sciences, including knowledge about animal feed and natural ingredients;
- Sufficient experience in successful acquisition, initiating innovation and develop project proposals. Please mention this in your resume and motivational letter;
- Contacts in relevant national and international networks that are useful for this position;
- Article 9 certified (legal qualified to perform animal experiments) is a plus;
- Experience in analytical chemistry, ISO17025, statistics and data analysis is a plus;
In our international working environment there is an increasing amount of communication in English. For this position it is about language level C1. In case you don't speak Dutch, we expect you to learn Dutch. Of course we will support you with this.
Openness, supportive and flexibility are core characteristics of the team. As research scientist you will collaborate with other research scientists, analysts and interdisciplinary with other teams and other research institutes within WUR.
You will work here
For more information about the position, please contact Maarten van Rees, Teamleader, via email: [email protected]
Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Rutger Voorrips, Corporate Recruiter, via e-mail; [email protected]
Ready to apply?
Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.
You can apply until the 25th of August, 2025. Don’t wait with your application. As soon as we have suitable applications we will initiate the first interviews.
Procedure
As part of our selection process, an assessment may be incorporated within the procedure.
Welcome, safe, and valued
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization.
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