Your job
AMR is one of the most pressing public health threats of our time. Are you ready to join the fight against antimicrobial resistance? As a researcher with entrepreneurial skills you will preform research on Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) research at WBVR, and develop together with the group the future directions.
Your role
As a senior researcher, you will play a key role in advancing our national and international position in the field of AMR, integrating scientific excellence with strategic project development and stakeholder engagement.
- Design, lead, acquire research projects that contribute to the national and international AMR agenda.
- Apply advanced molecular and epidemiological methods to unravel AMR mechanisms in animal and foodborne pathogens.
- Translate research outcomes into high-impact publications and actionable insights for policymakers and veterinarians
- Actively pursue funding opportunities and partnerships with industry, academia, and government.
- Technical Innovation by identifying emerging trends in antimicrobial resistance that address future challenges
Your teamWBVR is appointed as National Reference Laboratory for antimicrobial resistance (NRL-AR) in animals and is an active research group within the AMR field. As a consequence, ongoing monitoring activities are combined with a variety of research projects. You will work within the group that consists of the head of NRL-AR, research scientists , PhD student and technicians all working closely together covering the different tasks and disciplines.
Your qualities
- A PhD in life sciences, veterinary medicine, or a related discipline;
- Proven expertise in molecular microbiology; AMR-specific experience is highly desirable;
- A track record of peer-reviewed publications and international presentations;
- A proactive, solution-driven mindset;
- Entrepreneurship and the ability to identify and develop new opportunities within research and collaboration;
- Strong networking and collaboration skills; experience in multi-stakeholder environments is a plus;
- Fluent in English, with a willingness to learn Dutch if not already proficient.
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;
- 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 €3.868,- and € 6008,- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 11). 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.
Coming from abroadWUR 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 Dr. Kees Veldman, head of NRL-AR, Wageningen Bioveterinary Research Houtribweg 39, 8221 RA Lelystad, +31320238404 or by mail kees.veldman@wur.nl
Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Ine van’t Land, Corporate Recruiter, via ine.vantland@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 30 June 2025. The first interviews will be scheduled soon after this date.
Procedure
- A pre-employment screening is part of the selection process.
- Upon hiring, we require a Certificate of Conduct.
- As part of our selection procedure, an assessment may be included in the process.
Welcome, safe, and valuedWageningen 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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