Researcher in Food Systems & Logistics

10 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Wageningen University & Research

Research Field

Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

30 May 2023 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

36.0

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Are you excited about research related to food systems that contribute to a better world?
If so, we are looking for an impassioned researcher to lead and participate in projects related to the food chain.

At WFBR , we create sustainable solutions to provide a growing population with sufficient, healthy, nutritious, and high-quality food. Our Supply Chain Development applied research group supports industry, government agencies, public bodies, and development organizations in designing and redesigning food chains and systems by combining data with knowledge of technical and logistical innovations.

As an example, we're currently helping to integrate sustainable food supply systems in Bangladesh. The aim there is to reduce food loss and improving food security. Also, we're testing how sensor data can monitor the loss of quality of fresh produce in the European supply chain. We investigate how this data can be leveraged (with IoT) to improve product quality and sustainability.

The Role:

• you lead and participate in research projects with a multidisciplinary team of skilful professionals and maintain close contact with the client;
• you collect, organize, and analyse data to provide advice on supply chain and food systems for clients;
• you translate supply chain research into practical solutions for clients;
• you write reports for clients, scientific papers for high-impact journals, and research proposals for funding purposes.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

Key Qualities of the Researcher in food systems & logistics:

• possess an MSc degree or PhD;
• have minimally four years of work experience in agro-logistics/economics, quantitative market analysis, or agri-food, preferably in or with the private sector;
• have scientific knowledge of logistics, operations research, supply chain management, or a related field, preferably in the field of agri and food;
• adopt an organised and solution-oriented approach, and think and act proactively and independently;
• possess good writing skills to report research results clearly, promptly, and accurately, and to write concise and engaging research proposals for funding purposes;
• have a good command of Dutch, minimally at B2 level.

Additional Information
Benefits

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;
• the option to accrue additional compensation hours by working more, up to 40 hours per week;
• 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 December bonus of 4%;
• 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 € 3527,-, and € 5479,-. for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 11).
Additionally, a contract for 0.8 FTE can be discussed. You will initially receive a one-year contract, which will be extended to an open-ended contract upon in mutual enthusiasm.
Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a multi-faceted position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.

Selection process

For more information about this position, please contact Henk Wensink, R&D manager Food Informatics & Supply Chain Development, via email: [email protected] .
For more information about the procedure, please contact Paul Snijder, recruiter, via email: [email protected] .

Do you want to apply?
You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval.
This vacancy will be listed up to and including May 30st, 2023. We hope to schedule the first job interviews on the ½ halve of June 2023.

Equal opportunities
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a functional impairment .

Additional comments

For more information about this position, please contact Henk Wensink, R&D manager Food Informatics & Supply Chain Development, via email: [email protected] .
For more information about the procedure, please contact Paul Snijder, recruiter, via email: [email protected] .

Do you want to apply?
You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval.
This vacancy will be listed up to and including May 30st, 2023. We hope to schedule the first job interviews on the ½ halve of June 2023.

Equal opportunities
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a functional impairment .

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/327592/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Wageningen University & Research

Country

Netherlands

City

Wageningen

Postal Code

6708 PB

Street

Droevendaalsesteeg

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/327592/researcher-in-food-systems-logistics/ap…

Contact

City

Wageningen

Website

http://www.wageningenur.nl

Street

Droevendaalsesteeg

Postal Code

6708 PB

STATUS: EXPIRED