Junior onderzoeker Future Food Systems

About HAS green academy

HAS green academy is a top-ranked university of applied sciences and a dynamic center of expertise in the fields of agriculture, food and living environment, with two campuses: one in Den Bosch and one in Venlo.

We focus not only on educating young students and professionals who want to expand their knowledge and experience, but also on collaborating with frontrunners in sectors that matter. This forms the basis of our unique HAS concept, where students and professionals work together continuously to create innovative, practice-oriented solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Key Figures

• 3,100 full-time students across 15 bachelor programs, including 2 international programs
• 1,000 professionals enrolled in business courses, workshops and in-company training
• Active in research and consultancy
• 570 employees
• A medium-sized university where the dynamic triangle of students, lecturers and the business community is central

Professorship Future Food Systems is looking, per 1 October 2025, to appoint:

A Junior Researcher Future Food Systems

Location: 's Hertogenbosch

The appointment is for 0.8 FTE and is initially for a duration of one year.

Details of the position

The successful candidate will:

o Carry out research into food systems and transitions

o Co-manage transdisciplinary research projects with external partners

o Co-write publications

o Contribute to the education programmes of HAS, including management of student assignments

o Organize research group project meetings and activities; assist in (capacity) planning

o Contribute to the execution of general tasks of the chair

Requirements

Candidates must have:

o A Master's degree in a relevant field

o Knowledge and experience in research

o A broad orientation and knowledge about the agrifood domain, and about food systems

o The ability to work independently

o The ability to prioritize and cope with deadlines

o Excellent written and spoken Dutch and English skills

o Interest in and/or affinity with Academic writing

Are you

o Analytical, curious, hands-on and pro-active

o Diplomatic with a good sense for relationships

o Someone who can work independently and in a team

o A good communicator and writer

If so, you are just the candidate we're looking for and would like to invite you to apply for this position!

We offer

A creative, inspiring and informal environment at the crossroads of applied research and education. A place for personal growth and where your input is appreciated. This creates a diverse and dynamic position with plenty of room for professional development.

General/conditions of employment

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Higher Professional Education. Remuneration will depend on your education and experience. HAS provides a competitive employment package, which includes a fixed thirteenth month, an attractive collective healthcare insurance policy, a contribution towards your own healthcare insurance and 8% holiday pay.

More information

For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Frederike Praasterink, Professor

Future Food Systems

Tel: (0)6 /

Email:

For further information regarding our study programs, visit our website:

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Applications and deadline

You should submit your application via our website no later than 31 August. The first round of interviews is scheduled for 16 September 2025 between 15:00 and 17:00, or for 18 September 2025 (all day).

References

It is our standard policy to check references after a second interview.

Disclaimer

• Selection will take place after the closing date, we will then respond to your application as soon as possible. Due to the holidays, the response date will be slightly later.
• Applications submitted after the closing date will not be taken into consideration
• Third party acquisition is discouraged