Your personal development

At Wageningen University & Research, you’ll be helping to tackle major societal challenges. This requires curiosity and knowledge; that’s why we give you the opportunity to continue developing yourself, both professionally and personally.

Learn, develop and grow

Whether you work in research, teaching or a support role, at WUR you can continue to learn, further deepen your professional knowledge and discover new opportunities. This allows you to shape your own development in a way that suits your role, talents and ambitions. WUR offers a wide range of courses, training programmes and development pathways. These include in-depth subject-specific knowledge and skills relating to collaboration, communication, project management, digital skills and personal effectiveness. You can also develop your skills in leadership, teaching or working in an international environment.
You can further build on your knowledge and skills to progress in your current role, prepare for the next step in your career or explore a new direction.

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.

A good start as an international employee

Are you moving to The Netherlands from another country? At WUR, you will join an international working environment, where colleagues with diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise work together. English is widely used, while you are also given the opportunity to find your way in the Netherlands.
Would you like to learn Dutch or further develop your language skills? Wageningen in’to Languages offers Dutch and English courses at different levels. This can help you in your work, make it easier to connect with colleagues and feel at home in the Netherlands.
Moving to another country also involves many practical matters outside work. WUR and Welcome Center Food Valley provide practical information and support on topics such as housing, healthcare, childcare and schools. Your partner can also receive support through the Dual Career Programme, for example when finding their way in the Dutch labour market.

Leadership at WUR

Personal leadership is an important part of personal development. Not only when you are in a leadership role, but also when you take the initiative in projects and teams, bring people together and contribute to shared outcomes. The WUR Leadership Profile offers staff and managers a framework and a common language for discussing these matters.