Wageningen University & Research is offering a PhD Position in Rapid Experimentation and Data-driven Ingredient Characterization & Product Testing. This exciting opportunity is part of the PREDICT project and aims to transform sustainable food product development by integrating high-throughput experimentation and machine learning. The successful candidate will work at the forefront of food science and data-driven innovation, contributing to climate-friendly and efficient food design.
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must hold a completed MSc degree in food technology, food science, data science, chemical engineering, material science, or a related field. They should have experience with Python programming (including generative AI tools), a strong interest in predictive modeling and sustainability, and a hands-on, tool-building mindset.
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is one of the world’s leading institutions in the fields of life sciences, agriculture, food, and environmental science. Located in the Netherlands, WUR is renowned for its mission: “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life.” The university integrates fundamental and applied research to tackle some of the most pressing global challenges, such as food security, climate change, and sustainable resource management.
Founded in 1918, Wageningen Universiteit (Wageningen University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium-sized town of Wageningen (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Gelderland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Wageningen Universiteit (WU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Wageningen Universiteit (WU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.