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Project leader / researcher post-harvest technology

WFBR - PostHarvest and Supply Chain Research

Arnhem
Full-time
5-10 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Project Management
Applied Research
Post-Harvest Technology
Project Acquisition
Proposal Writing
Project Planning
Report Writing
Stakeholder Engagement
Innovation

Job Description

We are hiring! Do you have a PhD in a field related to post-harvest technology and do you know how business works? Do you also have experience in project management? Then we are looking for you! We have 2 open positions for a Project leader / Researcher in Post-Harvest Technology! As a project leader/researcher, you will contribute to our team's results by leading research projects on the one hand and conducting high-quality applied research on the other. You will also contribute to project acquisition and work on drafting project proposals, project plans, and reports. You will maintain contact with stakeholders and make a structural contribution to innovation and the further development of the field. You may find further details on: https://www.wur.nl/en/vacancy/project-leader-researcher-post-harvest-technology

Core Responsibilities

Lead research projects and conduct high-quality applied research in post-harvest technology. Contribute to project acquisition and prepare proposals, project plans, and reports while maintaining stakeholder relationships and supporting innovation in the field.

Requirements

A PhD in a field related to post-harvest technology is required, along with knowledge of how business works. Experience in project management is also sought.

About WFBR - PostHarvest and Supply Chain Research

Industry: Research Services

Company size: 11-50 employees

We are an applied research group offering solutions for 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 and 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀. We combine 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 with 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗼𝗳-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, and support industry and public partners through innovative research, tailored training programs, and specialized testing services. Our research topics include: ▶️ Food Loss and Waste ▶️ Low-Pesticide Postharvest Quality ▶️ Smart Technology for Shelf Life Optimization ▶️ Cold Chains and Transport ▶️ Supply Chain and Network Optimization ▶️ Sustainability and Circularity Our services include 𝗜𝗦𝗢/𝗜𝗘𝗖 𝟭𝟳𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗧𝗣 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 for refrigerated transport and 𝗔𝗧𝗢 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 for reefer containers for flower bulbs. For more information on our facilities, visit https://www.wur.nl/en/research/facilities/freshtech-facility-sensing-storage-robotics. As part of Wageningen University and Research (WUR), we operate within the Wageningen Food and Biobased Research (WFBR) institute. ➡️ Contact us for further information.

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