Wageningen University & Research is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Position in Consumer and Stakeholder Studies within the Marketing and Consumer Behaviour group. This role is part of the NWO-funded DYNABRANCH project and focuses on understanding user and stakeholder responses to innovative regenerative plastics. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work on one of the greenest and most innovative campuses in the Netherlands.
Applicants must hold a PhD in business management, marketing, consumer research, social psychology, or a related field, with experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods. Candidates should have a strong interest in innovation, sustainability, and societal impact, be willing to work in interdisciplinary teams, and collaborate with industry partners.
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a leading public research university in Wageningen, Netherlands, specializing in life sciences, agriculture, and environmental studies. Founded in 1876, it combines specialized education and research across natural and social sciences to address global challenges like food security, climate change, and sustainable development.
Wageningen Universiteit Information
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.
Offered Benefits
Successful candidates will receive:
A competitive gross monthly salary between €3,378 and €5,331 (scale 10, CAO-NU, 38 hours/week)
A one-year contract, with the possibility of extension based on performance and project funding
Option to work 0.8 FTE
8.3% year-end bonus
Excellent pension scheme
Flexible working hours supporting work–life balance
Access to sports and vitality facilities on campus
Sabbatical, study leave, and partially paid parental leave
Full support for visa and relocation procedures for international candidates
Opportunities for professional development and internal career growth
Application Process
Applicants must submit their application online via the official Wageningen University & Research website. Only applications submitted through the website will be considered.