Machine Learning/AI Researcher and Project Leader

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• JOB - Netherlands - Wageningen University and Research Centre via AcademicTransfer - Posted on: 19 September 2026 Machine Learning/AI Researcher and Project Leader

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19 Sep 2026

Wageningen University & Research Research Field

Agricultural sciences » Agricultural products

Computer science » Informatics

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Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline

12 Oct 2026 - 21:59 (UTC) Country

Netherlands Type of Contract

Temporary Job Status

Not Applicable Hours Per Week

38.0 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Are you an experienced machine learning and data science professional who wants to make a real-world impact? Do you have a specialisation in machine learning and affinity with project management? We,Wageningen Food & Biobased Research(WFBR), are looking for a researcher data & modelling. Are you the one who will strengthen our team?

What will you do?

As a machine learning researcher, you will initiate and work on innovative data-driven solutions in the bioeconomy and food domains. One example is improving fermentation screening for plant‑based ingredients, a process that is traditionally slow because each substrate-strain combination behaves differently. By applying machine learning to historical experimental data, we can predict high‑potential combinations that support the creation of innovative and sustainable food products. Another example is using large language model (LLM) tools to automatically extract and structure fragmented information from internal and external sources for use in our digital solutions.

Your duties and responsibilities include:

• initiation of new projects / ideas for acquisition by shaping new applied research propositions and supplying the insights needed...