Researcher in Avian Influenza

Wageningen University & Research

Lelystad, Flevoland, Netherlands
Full time
Posted June 07, 2026

Job Description

Would you like to help combat outbreaks of animal diseases such as avian influenza, which is currently affecting both wild birds and poultry? Do you have experience with virological and immunological techniques?

Your job

Would you like to help combat outbreaks of animal diseases such as avian influenza, which is currently affecting both wild birds and poultry? Do you have experience with virological and immunological techniques, and would you like to contribute to research on avian influenza and Newcastle disease? Then read on and apply soon!

The One Health Virology department at Wageningen Bioveterinary Research (WBVR) in Lelystad has an opening for a researcher in Avian Influenza. 

As the national reference laboratory for Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease, WBVR is responsible for testing animals suspected of having these highly contagious viral diseases. This winter, the Netherlands was once again hit by a major outbreak of avian influenz...