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Research Position in Animal Breeding, Quantitative Genetics and Genomics Wageningen University & Research in Netherlands
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Agriculture
Funding
This is a salaried research position rather than a scholarship. Wageningen University & Research offers a gross salary of €3,554–€6,471 per month for a 36-hour full-time week, depending on experience, under the Wageningen Research collective labour agreement. A 32–36-hour working arrangement can be discussed. The initial contract is for one year, with possible renewal subject to satisfactory performance and organisational finances. Benefits include an 8.3% year-end bonus, pension scheme, flexibl
Deadline
Nov 22, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
Wageningen University & Research
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About this position
Wageningen University & Research is seeking a researcher in Animal Breeding and Genomics to help shape sustainable livestock breeding. The role is based in Wageningen, Netherlands, within Animal Breeding and Genomics, a collaboration between Wageningen University and Wageningen Livestock Research.
The researcher will contribute to projects across livestock species, developing breeding applications and genetic solutions addressing animal health, environmental sustainability, feed efficiency, methane emissions, genetic diversity, and resilience. Responsibilities include advanced quantitative genetic and genomic analyses of large-scale datasets, use and further development of scientific software such as MoBPS and MiXBLUP, collaboration with researchers and industry partners, and dissemination through peer-reviewed publications, conferences, stakeholder meetings, and industry events.
Applicants need a PhD in animal breeding, quantitative genetics, genomics, or a related discipline, with experience in quantitative genetic analyses and statistical modelling. Programming skills in R, Python, C++, or Fortran are advantageous, as are collaborative research experience, stakeholder engagement, and a strong publication and presentation record. C1-level English is required; Dutch is an advantage.
The position offers a gross salary of €3,554–€6,471 per month for 36 hours per week, with a negotiable 32–36-hour schedule, an initial one-year contract, and possible renewal. Benefits include an 8.3% year-end bonus, pension, flexible working arrangements, leave provisions, and international relocation support. Apply through the WUR vacancy page by 22 November 2026; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Funding details
This is a salaried research position rather than a scholarship. Wageningen University & Research offers a gross salary of €3,554–€6,471 per month for a 36-hour full-time week, depending on experience, under the Wageningen Research collective labour agreement. A 32–36-hour working arrangement can be discussed. The initial contract is for one year, with possible renewal subject to satisfactory performance and organisational finances. Benefits include an 8.3% year-end bonus, pension scheme, flexibl
What's required
Applicants should hold a PhD in animal breeding, quantitative genetics, genomics, or a related discipline. Required or preferred experience includes quantitative genetic analyses, statistical modelling, and ideally programming in R, Python, C++, or Fortran; collaborative research with multiple stakeholders; peer-reviewed publications and research presentations; and an interest in applying research to livestock-production challenges. Candidates should be proactive, entrepreneurial, collaborative, relationship-oriented, flexible, solution-focused, client-oriented, results-driven, and excellent communicators. Strong English communication skills at C1 level are required; Dutch is advantageous.
How to apply
Submit your application through the application button on the Wageningen University & Research vacancy webpage; only applications submitted through the website will be considered. Applications are reviewed regularly, so the role may be filled before the closing date.
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