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# English-speaking jobs
Discover all English-speaking vacancies in Groningen, Friesland and Drenthe.
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[Postdoctoral position Small Molecules that Repartition RNA Conformational Ensembles
**4.251 - 4.422****Rijksuniversiteit Groningen****Groningen****View vacancy**](https://noorderlink.nl/vacature/84711-postdoctoral-position-small-molecules-that-repartition-rna-conformational-ensembles-rijksuniversiteit-groningen "Postdoctoral position Small Molecules that Repartition RNA Conformational Ensembles") [Postdoc Understanding Social Dynamics in the Energy Transition via computational modelling with Agent Networks
**3.706 - 4.599****Rijksuniversiteit Groningen****Groningen****View vacancy**](https://noorderlink.nl/vacature/84551-postdoc-understanding-social-dynamics-in-the-energy-transition-via-computational-modelling-with-agent-networks-rijksuniversiteit-groningen "Postdoc Understanding Social Dynamics in the Energy Transition via computational modelling with Agent Networks") [Postdoctoral Researcher – Living Evidence Synthesis, Systematic Reviews and AI-supported Evidence Research
**4.251 - 4.925****Rijksuniversiteit Groningen****Groningen****View vacancy**](https://noorderlink.nl/vacature/84526-postdoctoral-researcher-living-evidence-synthesis-systematic-reviews-and-ai-supported-evidence-research-rijksuniversiteit-groningen "Postdoctoral Researcher – Living Evidence Synthesis, Systematic Reviews and AI-supported Evidence Research") [Postdoc Additive manufacturing of Lightweight Alloys
**4.251 - 4.925****Rijksuniversiteit Groningen****Groningen****View vacancy**](https://noorderlink.nl/vacature/84445-postdoc-additive-manufacturing-of-lightweight-alloys-rijksuniversiteit-groningen "Postdoc Additive manufacturing of Lightweight Alloys") [Assistant professor Sports and Motor Development
**28 - 36 hours****4.987 - 6.825****UMCG****-****View vacancy**](https://noorderlink.nl/vacature/84203-10419-02S000AQ8P-umc-groningen "Assistant professor Sports and Motor Development") [Research Engineer - Energy Conversion
**3.873 - 5.264****Rijksuniversiteit Groningen****Groningen****View vacancy**](https://noorderlink.nl/vacature/84162-research-engineer-energy-conversion-rijksuniversiteit-groningen "Research Engineer - Energy Conversion") [Postdoctoral Researcher in Econometrics and Causal Inference
**3.706 - 5.760****Rijksuniversiteit Groningen****Groningen****View vacancy**](https://noorderlink.nl/vacature/84103-postdoctoral-researcher-in-econometrics-and-causal-inference-rijksuniversiteit-groningen "Postdoctoral Researcher in Econometrics and Causal Inference") [Postdoctoral researcher in Neurobiology Multiple Sclerosis
**1 - 36 hours****3.724 - 5.867****UMCG****-****View vacancy**](https://noorderlink.nl/vacature/83764-10419-02S000APBP-umc-groningen "Postdoctoral researcher in Neurobiology Multiple Sclerosis") [Postdoc Public perceptions and acceptability of Hydrogen Developments
**3.706 - 5.760****Rijksuniversiteit Groningen****Groningen****View vacancy**](https://noorderlink.nl/vacature/83606-postdoc-public-perceptions-and-acceptability-of-hydrogen-developments-rijksuniversiteit-groningen "Postdoc Public perceptions and acceptability of Hydrogen Developments") [Senior Researcher Human-Centered Technology
**32 - 40 hours****5.583 - 7.534****Hanze****Groningen Netherlands****View vacancy**](https://noorderlink.nl/vacature/84569-senior-researcher-human-centered-technology-876-hanze "Senior Researcher Human-Centered Technology")
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[Manager Projectbeheersing (medior)
**New****32 - 36 hours****4.313 - 5.848****Waterschap Noorderzijlvest****Groningen****View vacancy**](https://noorderlink.nl/vacature/84801-manager-projectbeheersing-medior-waterschap-noorderzijlvest "Manager Projectbeheersing (medior)")
[Senior adviseur zorgverkoop
**New****32 - 36 hours****5.294 - 6.918****Lentis****Zuidlaren****View vacancy**](https://noorderlink.nl/vacature/84800-senior-adviseur-zorgverkoop-lentis "Senior adviseur zorgverkoop")
[Senior Projectleider Infra
**New****32 hours****5.024 - 6.945****Gemeente Groningen****Groningen****View vacancy**](https://noorderlink.nl/vacature/84799-senior-projectleider-infra-gemeente-groningen "Senior Projectleider Infra")
[Gedragswetenschapper
**New****28 - 32 hours****up to 6.002****Regiecentrum bescherming en veiligheid****Leeuwarden****View vacancy**](https://noorderlink.nl/vacature/77717-gedragswetenschapper-1-regiecentrum-bescherming-en-veiligheid "Gedragswetenschapper")
[Griffiemedewerker
**New****32 hours****3.248 - 4.556****Gemeente Midden-Groningen****Hoogezand****View vacancy**](https://noorderlink.nl/vacature/84795-griffiemedewerker-1-gemeente-midden-groningen "Griffiemedewerker")
[Informatieanalist
**New****36 hours****up to 6.525****Omgevingsdienst Drenthe****Assen****View vacancy**](https://noorderlink.nl/vacature/84794-informatieanalist-omgevingsdienst-drenthe "Informatieanalist")
[Toezichthouder Participatiewet
**New****32 - 36 hours****3.625 - 5.178****Gemeente Groningen****Groningen****View vacancy**](https://noorderlink.nl/vacature/84783-toezichthouder-participatiewet-gemeente-groningen "Toezichthouder Participatiewet")
## English-speaking jobs in Groningen, Friesland and Drenthe
Do you want to work in the North of the Netherlands, but is your Dutch not (yet) fluent? Good news: more and more employers in the region work in English. On this page you will find all vacancies from organisations in Groningen, Friesland and Drenthe that are written in English. From full-time positions to [traineeships](https://noorderlink.nl/vacatures/traineeships) and [internships](https://noorderlink.nl/vacatures/stages): it is all in one place.
### Why work in the North of the Netherlands?
- **An international student city:** Groningen is one of the youngest cities in the Netherlands, with thousands of international students and researchers. English is spoken almost everywhere.
- **Room to grow:** Employers in the North are looking for talent in IT, healthcare, research, education, energy and engineering. There are plenty of opportunities to take the next step in your career.
- **A good work-life balance:** Affordable housing compared to the Randstad, short distances, beautiful nature and the Wadden Sea nearby. Life in the North is relaxed and down to earth.
- **Reliable employers:** The vacancies on Noorderlink come from organisations in Groningen, Friesland and Drenthe, from large hospitals and universities to innovative SMEs.
### Sectors with English-speaking jobs
You will find most English-speaking vacancies in IT and tech, research and science, higher education, engineering, energy and international business. Use the field of work filter above to find jobs that match your expertise.
### How do I apply?
Found a vacancy you like? Click on it, read the details and apply via the button in the vacancy. Your application goes directly to the employer. Prefer to browse all vacancies, including Dutch ones? Take a look at the [complete overview](https://noorderlink.nl/vacatures) or the vacancies in [Groningen](https://noorderlink.nl/vacatures/groningen), [Friesland](https://noorderlink.nl/vacatures/friesland) and [Drenthe](https://noorderlink.nl/vacatures/drenthe).
**Frequently asked questions**
## Questions about working in English?
##### Can I find a job in the North of the Netherlands without speaking Dutch?
##### How do I apply for an English-speaking job?
##### Does applying via Noorderlink cost anything?
##### Do I need a work permit to work in the Netherlands?
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