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Postdoctoral Researcher in AI-Enabled Decision Support and Data Integration for Sustainable Crop Protection Wageningen University & Research in Netherlands

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Postdoc

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Computer Science

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This is a salaried, full-time three-year postdoctoral position. The advertised salary is approximately €3,546–€5,538 gross per month for 38 hours per week under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities; the vacancy summary lists €3,706–€5,760. The initial contract is for one year, with the intention to extend it by two additional years subject to satisfactory performance, project progress, and the organisation's financial situation. Benefits include an 8.3% year-end bonus, pension

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Dec 1, 2026

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Computer Science
Agriculture
Information Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Crop Protection
Knowledge Representation
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About this position

Wageningen University & Research is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher in AI-enabled decision support and data integration for sustainable crop protection. The position is based in Wageningen, Netherlands, within the Information Technology Group and contributes to the Horizon Europe STRONG-BIO project.

The researcher will design architectures and interoperability approaches for heterogeneous biological, environmental, molecular, sensor, and operational data and models. The work includes developing AI and data-analytics methods, hybrid models combining data-driven, epidemiological, and evolutionary approaches, and adaptive decision-support systems with uncertainty handling, provenance, explainability, traceability, and reliability.

The role offers an interdisciplinary research environment involving AI, machine learning, data engineering, software and systems architecture, knowledge representation, trustworthy AI, FAIR data, and agricultural life-science applications. The researcher will develop and evaluate prototypes with international consortium partners in Living Lab and Core Innovation Farm scenarios, publish scientific results, contribute to project deliverables and workshops, and supervise MSc thesis projects.

Applicants need a PhD in computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, software engineering, systems engineering, information systems, or a related field, along with relevant research experience, programming skills preferably in Python, an appropriate publication record, and strong communication and collaboration skills. English proficiency at C1 level is required. The intended start date is around 1 March 2027.

The full-time position offers approximately €3,546–€5,538 gross monthly for 38 hours per week, with an initial one-year contract intended for extension by two additional years. Apply online with a CV and motivation letter by 1 December 2026.

Funding details

This is a salaried, full-time three-year postdoctoral position. The advertised salary is approximately €3,546–€5,538 gross per month for 38 hours per week under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities; the vacancy summary lists €3,706–€5,760. The initial contract is for one year, with the intention to extend it by two additional years subject to satisfactory performance, project progress, and the organisation's financial situation. Benefits include an 8.3% year-end bonus, pension

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related field. They should have a strong research background in AI or machine learning, data/model integration, data engineering, decision-support systems, software architecture, or knowledge representation; experience designing and implementing research prototypes; and good programming skills, preferably in Python and relevant AI or data-science technologies. A publication record appropriate to career stage, capacity for independent research, and strong communication and collaboration skills are required. Experience with trustworthy AI, hybrid modelling, knowledge graphs, digital twins, FAIR data, interoperability, or agricultural/life-science applications is advantageous. English proficiency at C1 level is required.

How to apply

Apply through the application button on the Wageningen University & Research vacancy page; only applications submitted through the website will be considered. Submit a complete CV and motivation letter. Grades and transcripts are not required at this stage.

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