Research assistant / Technician

The Aquaculture & Fisheries Group is looking for an independent research assistant/technician (full-time, 30,4- 38 hours/week) to support our laboratory-based research. In coordination with the other technicians of the team, you provide laboratory support to our research questions on in vitro, cell-based alternatives to reduce invasive animal experiments (mostly fish).

You are particularly cell-oriented while you have an interest in combining with (immuno) histological and molecular approaches. You support the long term research of scientific staff and PhD students while you help educate MSc students as part of their thesis research. Increasingly, you may be asked to support practical forms of classroom teaching. In short, you will have a versatile job in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.

You will work here
The Aquaculture and Fisheries (AFI) Chair Group is part of the Department of Animal Sciences at Wageningen University. It conducts research on nutrition, health and welfare of fish, shellfish and crustaceans in sustainable farming systems, ecological recovery of inland waters through fish-based monitoring, and estimation of data-poor fish stocks in sustainable fisheries in the North Sea. To all of these topics we are happy to link our teaching to BSc, MSc and PhD students.

You are / You have :

• responsible for your own task packages, you can pick up and perform tasks well and independently;
• the ability to work accurately according to protocols which are continuously improved by yourself and others;
• good communication skills and like to think in solutions;
• open to learning new (laboratory) techniques and methods;
• someone who enjoys working in an international working environment with people from different cultures and backgrounds.

In our international working environment communication in English is very important. For this position we are looking for someone with language level B2.

What do we ask for:

• A completed HBO degree in animal, cell or molecular biology;
• Interest in various laboratory analyses, especially cell culture based;
• Having an article 13f6b license and interest in performing work with experimental animals (fish) is a plus;
• Good proficiency in the English language both speaking and writing (language level B2).

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;
• 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 8.3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a competitive gross salary of between €2.872 and €3.454 for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 6). We will offer you a 18 month contract. Of course, we would be happy to discuss this with you if you have any questions.

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 unique position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.

You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus inHolland, and at a university that has been chosen as the “Best University” in the Netherlands for the 19th consecutive time.

Coming from abroad
Due to Dutch immigration laws, candidates from outside the EU/EFTA zone, can usually not be hired for this position. More information can be found on the website of the Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service.

The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.

Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch the video below to get an idea of our green campus!

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

For more information about this position, please contact Geert Wiegertjes, chairgroup holder, 0317-482732 or by e-mail geert.wiegertjes@wur.nl .

For more information about the procedure, please contact Noorien Abbas, corporate recruiter (noorien.abbas@wur.nl ).

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 5 May 2025. We hope to schedule the first job interviews in the week of 19 May 2025.

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.