Your job
Do you enjoy contributing to solutions for nitrogen, methane, and particulate matter in the livestock sector?
At Wageningen Livestock Research, you will be involved in innovations for low-emission animal housing and manure storage. As a Measurement Technician, you will combine hands-on implementation with scientific precision. You will support the development and testing of measurement methods that enable continuous and reliable monitoring of emissions.
What will you be doing?
You will act as the link between research and practice, working across the country to carry out measurements within the livestock sector. As a Measurement Technician, your tasks will include:
- Conducting on-site measurements
- Processing and analysing data
- Maintaining measuring equipment
You will contribute expert input to project plans and ensure that measurements are conducted according to agreed parameters. You will combine data with your own observations and practical insights, maintaining close contact with both researchers and farmers.
Where will you be working?
You will be part of the Air Quality Laboratory (AQL), which is part of the Emissions and Manure Valorisation department. Together with around 10 colleagues, you will be responsible for measurements, data, and equipment. Within the team, you will have the opportunity to develop your own area of expertise.
About Emissions and Manure Valorisation
The Emissions and Manure Valorisation department conducts practice-oriented research to promote a healthier living environment and a more sustainable livestock sector. You will work alongside a diverse group of around 40 colleagues – from researchers to analysts – within Wageningen University & Research, as well as with external partners.
Your qualities
You are independent and take responsibility, but you also enjoy working as part of a team. With your practical mindset and technical insight, you are solution-oriented. You work accurately, communicate easily, and show initiative. You enjoy hands-on fieldwork and are curious about the data you collect and analyse. You gain energy from supporting colleagues with technical challenges in the field.
You also possess:
- A relevant higher professional (HBO) qualification, for example in livestock farming, environmental science and/or technology, with demonstrable affinity for data processing. If you hold a vocational (MBO) diploma in a relevant field and have suitable work experience, we also encourage you to apply;
- Affinity with the livestock sector and a strong interest in environmental developments;
- Sufficient command of the Dutch language and a valid category B driving licence (preferably also BE).
In our international working environment, English is increasingly used. For this position, a language level of B2 is required. If you do not yet meet this level, we will support you in achieving it.
We offer you
Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:
- 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.
In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between €3.070,- and €4190,- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 8). Additionally, a contract for 28 hours can be discussed. As for your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract that can be extended on good performance. Of course, we are happy to have a conversation with you if you have any questions about this.
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
WUR welcomes applications from international candidates. However, for applicants for this specific position from outside the EU/EFTA zone, immigration restrictions may apply based on Dutch and EU immigration laws. Such candidates may be eligible for an “orientation year” in the Netherlands or a visa as a “knowledge migrant”.
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
Do you want more information?
For more information about the position, please contact Renée Talens, head of department, telephone 06-52627918 or by e-mail renee.talens@wur.nl.
Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Dax Teunissen, Corporate Recruiter, via recruitment.asg@wur.nl.
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 22 June 2025. First inteviews will be on Wednesday June 25.
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.
We are
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.
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