Your personal development

At Wageningen University & Research, we encourage staff to develop further within their role and the organisation.

WUR supports your personal development by offering you the opportunity to participate in various educational and training programmes. Together with your manager, you will decide what is important for your own development. Expansive programmes have been created in order to support research. Trainings in project leadership, project management and leadership, and innovative projects are also offered. Also, tailor-made leadership courses have been developed for managers. Specifically for professors, there is an education trajectory that they can follow.

Build your career at WUR

A PhD at Wageningen University & Research

PhD defence at Wageningen University & Research

Join us and become a PhD candidate at Wageningen University & Research. You will develop knowledge that serves mankind and society at large.

Engineering Doctorate ‘Design for AgriFood and Ecological Systems’

An Engineering Doctorate candidate of Wageningen University & Research

The two-year post-master designer programme 'Design for AgriFood and Ecological Systems' leads to an Engineering Doctorate (EngD) at Wageningen University & Research.

A postdoc at Wageningen University

Wageningen University & Research offers young talented scientists a challenging environment to continue their scientific career after obtaining the PhD degree. As a postdoc, you will combine your own research project with other academic tasks (e.g. lecturing and student supervision).

Teaching and Learning Centre

The Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) is dedicated to fostering excellence in education. Our mission is to inspire and empower educators, cultivate dynamic learning environments both online and on campus, and collaborate in enhancing courses and curricula.

Academic Career Framework

The Academic Career Framework (ACF) offers three career paths that provide room for more diversity within a profile and the opportunity to choose for yourself if and when to take a step. This will allow variety in academic work to flourish more.

WUR Leadership Profile

With a leadership model, WUR provides clarity and a common language for the conversations about leadership and leadership development for all levels within WUR.