Lecturer in Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Do you want to train and have a direct impact on the next generation of Animal Health and One Health professionals? Are you passionate about innovating university education? Do you like working with a team to achieve shared goals? Then this position at Wageningen Univerisity & Research in the chair group Infectious Disease Epidemiology  (IDE) could be a great fit for you! 
In your role as part-time lecturer, you will be responsible for coordinating the redesign of the curriculum of the Infectious Disease Epidemiology chair group.  

• You will work together with researchers and lecturers of the group to train a new generation of epidemiologists.  

• You bring experience in innovative active learning activities to the group and have a vision for how to apply these to a diverse, international student population.  

• You have a One Health mindset and are eager to transfer this to your students.  

• You have an affinity for quantitative methods and are able to transfer this enthusiasm to students with different academic backgrounds.  

• You can connect people and will use these skills to improve the embedding of our teaching activities in the Animal Sciences and Biology curriculum and the broader veterinary and epidemiological community.  

Your duties and responsibilities include:  

• Contributing to cursory teaching 

• Coordinating the redesign of the IDE courses and other educational activities 

• Contributing to the visibility of IDE education for students and professionals 

• Embedding the IDE education in the relevant WUR programs  

Your team 
You will be part of the chair group Infectious Disease Epidemiology  (IDE), which is led by Prof. Quirine ten Bosch. At IDE, we study the spread and control of infectious diseases in animal populations and at the human-animal interface. Our research supports the effective control and management of infectious diseases, ensuring preparedness for global challenges such as pandemics and emerging pathogens. We offer BSc and MSc education in the Animal Sciences and Biology study programmes on the prevention and control of outbreaks and endemic diseases. Topics include epidemiological study design, risk assessment, and statistical and mathematical modeling. 

We are a vibrant, diverse team, encompassing mathematical modelers, epidemiologists, and field virologists. We value individuals that place a high priority in contributing to the team and value academic citizenship while pursuing their academic ambitions.  

You also possess: 

• An MSc and/or PhD in epidemiology, animal sciences, biology, veterinary medicine, statistics, or related field 

• Two years or more teaching experience at a university setting  

• A university teaching qualification 

• Experience in course design 

In our international working environment, there is an increasing amount of communication in English. For this position we require at least C1 level in English.  

Scale 7 up to and including 10 
WUR welcomes applications from international candidates. However, for applicants for this specific position you need to have already a valid work permit. 

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include: 

• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave; 

• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance; 

• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee; 

• a fixed year-end bonus of 8.3%; 

• excellent pension scheme. 

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a competitive gross salary of between €3.704,-  and €5.538,- for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 9, 10). This position is offered on the basis of 24 hours per week Additionall, a contract for 16 hours a week  can be discussed. As for your contract, we initially offer a temporary appointment for one year, with an option for extention of1.5 years. Of course, we are happy to have a conversation with you if you have any questions about this. 

Wageningen University & Research offers plenty of opportunities for growth and development, with a strong internal recruitment policy and excellent training programmes
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You will work on the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, in an international and open working environment. For 20 consecutive years, we have been voted the "best university" in the Netherlands! A place to be proud of. 

Coming from abroad 
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.  

Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center. This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job. 

Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands. 

Do you want more information? 
For more information about the position, please contact Quirine ten Bosch, Chairholder, Quirine.tenbosch@wur.nl
Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Ine van't Land Corporate Recruiter, via recruitment.asg@wur.nl

Ready to apply? 
Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered. 

You can apply until January 19th 2026. Interviews will be planned in the week of January 26 2026 . 

Procedure 
As part of our selection process, an assessment may be incorporated within the procedure 

Welcome, safe, and valued 
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization. 

​The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.

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We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

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