![]() Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland, and at a university that has been chosen as the “ Best University ” in the Netherlands for the 18th consecutive time. We are offering a unique position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We offer a temporary contract for 12 months which will be extended for the duration of the project if you perform well. ![]() This is based on a full-time working week of 38 hours. The gross salary for the first year is € 2.541,- per month rising to € 3.247,- in the fourth year in according to the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale P). In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will receive a fully funded PhD position and you will be offered a course program tailored to your needs and the research team. There is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee The option to accrue additional compensation / holiday hours by working more, up to 40 hours per week Working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance Sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include: You have a very good proficiency in English (both oral and written). You have excellent communication skills and you like to communicate with stake holders ![]() You are a problem solver and a result-driven team player with creative ideas Proven experience with setting up and conducting experiments with crops in controlled environment agriculture Proven experience with physiological research on whole plants and/or crops The role of Wageningen University in this project is to optimize the growth conditionsĪn MSc degree in Plant Sciences, Plant Biology or a related discipline The overall project goal is to define and enhance the physical and genetic traits in tomatoes that affect flavor and that can make them suitable for controlled environments. In this project we collaborate closely with the University of Florida (Dr. ![]() This research project is funded by the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research’s (FFAR) Precision Indoor Plants (PIP) consortium. You will investigate the response of growth, development and quality of tomato to growth conditions in a vertical farm (light, temperature, fertilizers) and study the physiological mechanisms leading to these responses. You will conduct experiments in climate controlled rooms aiming to increase our understanding of physiological responses of tomato in vertical farms. The chair group Horticulture and Product Physiology of Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is offering a PhD position which is the opportunity you are looking for. Are you that researcher that likes to optimize the production of high quality fresh tomatoes in vertical farms based on understanding of physiological mechanisms. ![]()
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