Lecturer Nutrition and Disease

Do you want to contribute to our mission ‘To decrease the risk of (chronic) disease and improve the health of those with disease through better nutrition’? Our group is highly committed to providing high quality education closely related to our research themes. 

The education program of the Chair group focuses on research methodology (design, analysis and interpretation of observational and intervention studies) and specific nutrition-related diseases (e.g. cancer, cardiometabolic diseases and obesity). Our main target groups are BSc and MSc students in the Nutrition and Health programme at Wageningen University – both with stable and relatively large student numbers. Our teaching portfolio comprises both on campus courses at Wageningen University and online courses facilitated through digital platforms. Every year, our scientific staff and PhD fellows supervise about 100 BSc and MSc students during their theses and internships.

We are now searching for a nutritionist (PhD) who finds fulfilment in online as well as on campus teaching and innovation of education in an academic environment. He/she has a particular interest in stimulating critical thinking, especially on research methodology. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating, teaching and examining  courses throughout the whole academic year. The candidate should have an interest in further development and innovation of our (online) courses. The candidate will supervise BSc and MSc students during their thesis and internships and will be responsible for coordinating the internships that are conducted by students of our chair group.  The candidate will actively collaborate with researchers in the chair group, and in the Division of Human Nutrition and Health, and is expected to integrate their research expertise and experience into teaching, ensuring that the curriculum remains relevant and up-to-date. 

We invite you to become our new colleague and join our highly motivated team of teachers and researchers.

Your team

The position is embedded in the chair group Nutrition and Disease and offers a flexible and open working environment stimulating personal growth. The chair group currently consists of 1 senior academic teacher, 2 assistant professors, 3 associate professors, 3 postdoc researchers, 1 special chair professor, 2 full-time professors and about 25 PhD fellows. Wageningen University has a vibrant, active teachers community in which the candidate will participate. 

We seek people with a background in nutrition. The candidate has experience in teaching courses on a MSc level and is eager to work with our students, constantly innovating our courses and portfolio. You play an important role in coordinating external internships.

Our new colleague: 

• holds a PhD in nutrition science;
• has didactic qualities and enthusiasm for teaching and working with students,
• has a specific interest in research methodology (e.g. design and interpretation of observational and intervention studies);
• speaks Dutch and has excellent English language proficiency (a minimum of CEFR C2 level);
• has ample experience with teaching and supervising BSc- and MSc-students;
• has intrinsic motivation for continuous innovation in education, is flexible, proactive,  and creative;
• will be active in acquisition to obtain  internal and external educational grants aiming at educational innovation;
• is a positive team-player and supportive to fellow lecturers; 

It is desirable that you: 

• obtained the University Teaching Qualification
• have experience with educational platforms such as Brightspace, ANS for digital exams, and Osiris;
• have a large network of nutrition scientists in academia, hospitals, and companies.

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 €4.728,- and € 7.297,- for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 11 or 12). Additionally, a contract for 0,8 FTE can be discussed. As for your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract that can be extended (permanent position) - if possible within (company) organizational circumstances - on good performance. 

We encourage development and internal mobility within our organisation. Our recruitment and selection policy sets out the conditions that apply specifically to you as a (former) employee. If you have any questions, we are happy to help.

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.

For more information about the position, please contact the secretariat of the chair group of Nutrition & Disease via email: anielka.smith@wur.nl.

Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Evelien Janssen, Corporate Recruiter, via evelien.janssen@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 up to and including June 22 2026. Internal candidates are preferred to apply before May 28 2026.

We review applications on a rolling basis, including before the closing date. As a result, the vacancy may close earlier than indicated.

Additional information form & procedure
For this position, you must fill in a mandatory form which will allow us to have a comprehensive view of your qualifications and better assess your fit for it. You can access the form using the link below:

Lecturer Nutrition and Disease – Fill out form

Your prompt response will ensure that your application continues to move forward in the evaluation process. We assure you that the information provided will be kept confidential and used solely for this application process.

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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