PostDoc in Consumer and Stakeholder Studies

An enthusiastic postdoc to examine (end) users response to the new concept of ‘Regenerative plastic’, part of the NOW project ‘Dynamic Branching for Circularity (DYNABRANCH)’.

What you are going to do
The work is embedded in a work package that assesses the societal short- and long-term opportunities and barriers of the proposed innovation (based on dynamically branched polycarbonates) along the value chain, obtain design requirements, and feed the input into the development phase to raise chances of a successful implementation.

In this 1 year position you will 1) perform a combination of literature review and interviews with producers, OEMs and consumers on key motivations (with an emphasis on health, sustainability, safety and convenience), perceptions, ambivalence and various types of trade-offs will be identified; 2) co-design workshops with stakeholders from the plastic industry and end users); and a 3) socio-economic and commercialization assessment.

The project and the group
Our consortium brings together polymer chemists, material engineers, a plastics manufacturer, a consumer behavioural scientist and a strategic business expert, to design and prepare these re-processable plastics, study and compare their properties and ascertain their compatibility with current industrial processes, and to assess their ultimate acceptance by converters, users and consumers.

The work in this work package will be primarily conducted by a postdoctoral researcher in the Marketing and Consumer Behaviour group (WUR2) under supervision of Betina Piqueras Fiszman. The postdoc will create and engage the network group of stakeholders. We will collaborate with Emiel Wubben (Business Management and Organisations) who will guide you for the socio-economic and commercialization assessments. A close collaboration is expected with the two PhD students in other work packages to enable these feedback loops in the innovation development.

On a daily basis you will be embedded in the Marketing and Consumer Behaviour group of Wageningen University. We have a vibrant group with multiple PhD and postdocs next to a staff of 12 assistant, associate and full professors.

Assistant Professor in Remote Sensing and geospatial Artificial Intelligence

The Laboratory of Geo-information Science and Remote Sensing at Wageningen University seeks talented and enthusiastic candidates for a tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant (UD) Professor in Remote Sensing of the land surface, with a strong interest in the integration of geospatial Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning.

We seek a scholar with interests and expertise in advancing the science and applications of Remote Sensing, who is also enthusiastic about incorporating AI-based and data-driven methods to extract new insights from Earth Observation data. We are particularly interested in candidates working on land-oriented applications such as agriculture, biodiversity, forestry, urban-rural interface, human-environment systems and/or climate change impacts. The ideal candidate will have an excellent research track record of innovative Remote Sensing research and demonstrates the ability to connect methodological advances with societal challenges. Further, we search for a candidate that can educate and inspire the next generation of Remote Sensing experts. Experience in cutting-edge AI and machine learning as tools to enhance the analysis, interpretation, and scalability of Remote Sensing data, is highly valued. The successful candidate will contribute actively to research, education, and collaboration within a transdisciplinary environment.

You will join the Laboratory of Geo-information Science and Remote Sensing, a multidisciplinary group with excellent expertise in the study of vegetation and land use dynamics from local to global scales. Within the Remote Sensing group, we use a combination of advanced methods and modelling approaches applied to the full range of Remote Sensing imagery for land monitoring, from UAV and airborne platforms to imaging spectroscopy, optical to SAR satellite data at a global scale. Increasingly, our work integrates AI and machine learning approaches to process and interpret large and complex Remote Sensing datasets. When joining our group, you will also join the wider and growing ecosystem of WUR, where artificial intelligence is further developed and applied across many exciting fields relevant to sustainability and the environment.

The research is embedded within the chair Laboratory of Geo-information Science and Remote Sensing which is led by Prof. de Beurs and Prof de Bruin.

This position is part of the Academic Career Framework (ACF) at Wageningen University & Research, which has replaced the traditional Tenure Track. This new career framework for all academic staff at Wageningen University has started on 9 March 2025. One of the 3 career paths is the Professor Career Path. The aim of this ACF is to achieve a new balance in recognising and valuing academics where both team collaboration and the unique talent of individual scientists are seen, by creating more differentiation in career paths, putting the emphasis on the quality of work and less on quantitative results, doing justice to the individual qualities and ambitions of academics as much as to team performance, promoting all aspects of open science and encouraging high-quality leadership in the academy.

In this challenging career trajectory:

• you acquire, lead and implement innovative and creative(inter-) national research projects in Laboratory of Geo-information Science and Remote Sensing;
• you collaborate with colleagues and supervise PhD students, BSc and MSc theses and you develop and teach courses;
• you contribute to the further development of the Laboratory of Geo-information Science and Remote Sensing.

Korfball Trainer

Do you have a passion for sports, and korfball in particular? Do you enjoy teaching others and are you able to motivate a group of enthusiastic students? Then Sports Centre de Bongerd is looking for you!
For our student korfball association Débaldérin, we are looking for a:

Korfball Trainer
Starting January 1st, 2026
Your job
As a korfball trainer, you are responsible for training and coaching both the competitive players and the recreational players of the student sports association Débaldérin. The association has over 40 (student) members. Training sessions take place on Tuesdays from 19:00–20:30 and Thursdays from 20:00–21:30 (alternative times may be arranged in consultation with the association) and are provided through Sports Centre de Bongerd in cooperation with Débaldérin. A typical training session has 15 to 20 members in attendance.

Débaldérin participates in the competition of the Dutch Korfball Association (KNKV), competing in both the midweek league and the Saturday league.
Your main task is to develop both competitive and recreational players, aiming to improve the level of play, increase enjoyment, and achieve competitive results.

In addition to regular training sessions, you will take part several times a year in team and staff meetings, training activities, WeDay, the AID, and/or staff outings. These activities take place outside your regular working hours.

You will work here
The Sports Centre de Bongerd (SCB) of Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is responsible for the sports program for students and staff of WUR. A total of 6500 students and 900 employees actively use the sports centre, which consists of 45 specialized sports teachers, 9 management and administration staff. The CPC has an initiating and active role in the implementation of the health program Vital@work. The sports centre is located on the edge of the campus and is the base for the various student sports associations. Due to the large number of international students and staff, the language of instruction on campus (and at GVC) is largely English.

Trainer Korfbalvereniging Débaldérin

Heb jij een passie voor sport en in het bijzonder voor Korfbal? Wil jij anderen graag iets leren en ben jij in staat een groep fanatieke studenten te enthousiasmeren? Dan zijn wij bij Sports Centre de Bongerd op zoek naar jou!

Voor onze studentenkorfbalvereniging Débaldérin zijn wij per 1 januari 2026 op zoek naar een: Trainer Korfbal

Jouw baan
Als korfbaltrainer ben je verantwoordelijk voor het trainen en begeleiden van de competitiespelers en de recreatieve spelers van studentensportvereniging Débaldérin. De vereniging telt ruim 40 (student)leden. De trainingen vinden plaats op dinsdag 19:00 – 20:30 en donderdag van 20:00 - 21:30 uur (in overleg met de vereniging kunnen andere tijden eventueel worden geaccommodeerd) en worden verzorgd vanuit Sports Centre de Bongerd, in samenwerking met Débaldérin. Op een doorsnee training zijn er 15 tot 20 leden aanwezig.

Débaldérin neemt deel aan de competitie van de Nederlandse korfbalbond (KNKV), en komen daarin uit in de midweek en de zaterdagcompetitie.

Jouw belangrijkste taak is het ontwikkelen van zowel competitiespelers als recreatieve spelers, met als doel het verhogen van het spelniveau, het vergroten van het spelplezier en het behalen van competitieve resultaten.

Naast de reguliere trainingen neem je enkele keren per jaar deel aan team- en docent overleggen, bijscholingsactiviteiten, WeDay, de AID en/of personeelsuitjes. Deze activiteiten vinden plaats buiten je gebruikelijke werktijden.

Hier ga je werken
Het Sports Centre de Bongerd (SCB) van Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is verantwoordelijk voor het sportprogramma voor studenten en medewerkers van WUR. In totaal maken 6500 studenten en 900 medewerkers actief gebruik van het sportcentrum dat bestaat uit 45 gespecialiseerde sportdocenten, 9 management- en beheermedewerkers. Het SCB heeft een initiërende en actieve rol bij de uitvoering van het gezondheidsprogramma Vital@work.

Het sportcentrum bevindt zich aan de rand van de campus en vormt de uitvalsbasis voor de diverse studentensportverenigingen. Door het grote aantal internationale studenten en medewerkers is de voertaal op de campus grotendeels Engels.

Senior Nematologist

Are you a researcher with a strong background in plant sciences, ecology, or a related field and a passion for nematology? Is this passion leading to management and control of plant-parasitic nematodes, including free living nematodes as bioindicators for crop and soil health? Are you interested in applying your expertise to advance sustainable crop and soil health solutions for field crops, horticulture, nature, and urban green spaces? Are you keen to lead multidisciplinary projects, collaborate with national and international partners, and translate scientific knowledge into practical impact?

Be aware that fluency in Dutch is essential, as it is the primary language used when communicating with farmers, industry partners, and local stakeholders

Your duties and responsibilities include:

• Acquire and write proposals for national and EU funding and contribute to fundraising strategies.
• Network with industry, agronomists, policy makers and research organisations to build consortia and knowledge exchange.
• Coordinate and supervise research activities together with nematology colleagues, the nematology laboratory and experimental farms.
• Design and coordinate nematological experiments and field trials; ensure high-quality data collection and reporting.
• Develop and communicate a clear innovative strategic vision for nematology, crop protection and plant & soil health.
• Promote the research group’s visibility nationally and internationally through publications, presentations, stakeholder outreach and policy support.

Your team
You will be part of the Crop Health teamof WUR Field Crops of which the section nematology (4 scientists) is a sub-group. We are equipped with a modern Nematology lab with 5 specialized supporting staff. Your main working location will be in Lelystad. Within the Crop Health team we develop sustainable crop-protection solutions for arable farming and open-field vegetable production within the framework of Integrated Crop management (ICM).

Our approach combines

• Early-warning and monitoring tools, cultural measures, biological control and targeted, prudent use of chemistry.
• Integrating these building blocks into existing and novel cropping systems.
• Delivering practical solutions for fungal diseases, nematodes, insect pests, slugs and weeds
• Contribution to strengthening the capacity of farm advisors and farmers, for example through ICM field days.

Our nematology section has operationalised this approach within ICM by developing a system of Integrated Nematode Management (INM).

You will work here
You will work within Wageningen Plant Research (WPR), specifically within the Unit Field Crops. You will collaborate closely with nematology colleagues from WPR — including Agrosystems Research, Biointeractions & Plant Health and other parts of WUR like the Laboratory of Nematology at Wageningen University — as well as with external knowledge institutes, companies and national and international government partners.

Field Crops develops practical, science-based strategies for cultivation technology, soil health and crop protection for arable farmers, vegetable growers, suppliers and traders, government bodies and NGOs. The unit employs about 150 people and conducts research at the central site in Lelystad, at regional research stations in Vredepeel, Wijnandsrade, Valthermond, Marwijksoord and Westmaas, and on private farms across the Netherlands.

Field Crops contributes to a broad portfolio of innovations across arable, fruit tree and open-field vegetable systems with an emphasis on holistic sustainability, where crop health is central.