When it comes to
terms of employment, Wageningen University & Research is the place to be. Highlights from our collective labor agreement are, for example:
- working hours that can be determined in consultation, so that an optimal work-life balance is possible;
- the possibility of accruing extra compensatory hours by working more;
- sabbatical leave, study leave and partially paid parental leave;
- There is a lot of attention for vitality and you can use the sports facilities on campus at an attractive rate;
- a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%;
- excellent pension scheme through ABP.
Of course, these excellent fringe benefits also come with an appropriate salary. Dependig on your experience, we offer a competitive salary of a minimum of € 2,932 to a maximum of € 3,166 for a full working week of 36 hours in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement Wageningen Research (scale 8). In addition, an appointment of 32 hours is negotiable. We offer you a contract for the duration of the traineeship (18 months), with the intention of converting it into a contract for an unlimited period of time!
Wageningen University & Research stimulates internal career opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are ample opportunities for personal initiative in a learning environment, we offer excellent training opportunities. You will get a versatile job in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.
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.
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 and students coming to Wageningen.
Furthermore, we can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example helping your partner to find a job, housing, 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.