PhD Positions in Agricultural Sciences
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 23 open PhD positions in Agricultural Sciences from 8 organizations in 3 countries.
Updated
Key facts
- Open listings
- 23
- Organizations
- 8
- Closing within 30 days
- 13
- State pay or funding
- 23
Before you apply
Read the full project description on the official vacancy page, check eligibility and the required documents, and contact the named supervisor with specific questions well before the deadline.
Open PhD positions in Agricultural Sciences
23 current matching listings
University of Helsinki
Doctoral researcher, Effects of biochar - fertilizer combinations on tree seedling growth
Helsinki, Finland
The Department of Forest Sciences at the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki invites applications for the position of a Doctoral researcher, Effects of…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Learning and Control for Complex Large-Scale Systems with Applications in Greenhouses
Delft, Netherlands
Airflow control by forced convection to improve photosynthesis efficiency by CO2 delivery to the leaf surface and to couple the crop and climate regulation more tightly;…
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University of Eastern Finland
Doctoral Researcher (PhD Student), Inhalation Toxicology
Kuopio, Finland
The Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for a Doctoral…
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University of Eastern Finland
Doctoral Researcher (PhD Student), Natural Sciences and Engineering
Joensuu, Finland
The Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, Department of Physics and Mathematics The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for a Doctoral Researcher (PhD…
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in Socio-Economic Dynamics and System Dynamics for Nature-Inclusive Agrifood Transitions
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Mapping the economic system around farms in the regional case studies, including value chains, upstream and downstream actors, supporting actors such as financial institutions and…
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Utrecht University
PhD Position on Predictive Plant–Microbiome–Pathogen Interactions
Utrecht, Netherlands
perform large-scale potato experiments using 100 contrasting soil microbiomes; use automated high-throughput phenotyping to quantify plant growth, physiology and disease…
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Wageningen University & Research
PhD: Modelling Impacts of Agricultural Practices on Soil Ecosystem Services
Wageningen, Netherlands
Develop a model to simulate and upscale impact of the combinations of farming practices on soil ecosystem services for regional / EU level Perform an integrated spatial assessment…
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Wageningen University & Research
PhD position Landscape Governance
Wageningen, Netherlands
Develop a Research Proposal and a Training and Supervision Plan, to structure the 5-year project with a 0.8fte PhD trajectory Advancing conceptual thinking by linking and comparing…
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Wageningen University & Research
PhD: Modelling non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture
Wageningen, Netherlands
Performing a SWOT analysis of existing models and model requirements to predict non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions on regional level across Europe, including their ability to assess…
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Utrecht University
PhD: Spatial Optimization of Land Use in Brazil
Utrecht, Netherlands
Travel to Brazil to interact with various stakeholders in land use in MATOPIBA; Translate stakeholders’ preferences in terms of ‘productive agriculture’ and ‘healthy biodiversity’…
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Utrecht University
PhD: Co-production of land use futures for Brazil
Utrecht, Netherlands
Travel to Brazil to conduct field research through which you interact with various actor groups and stakeholders such as policy makers and private sectors in land use in MATOPIBA;…
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University of Amsterdam
PhD Agrochemical impacts on microbial carbon cycling in aquatic ecosystems
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Co-designing and conducting field sampling and measurements, lab experiments, and instrumental analyses; Conducting large dataset processing and statistical analyses; Communicating…
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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
PhD student in resilient forage production systems
upon agreement., Sweden
PhD student in resilient forage production systems Description of the doctoral project Forage crops, particularly perennial leys, are central to ruminant production and…
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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
PhD student in forest pathology: biotic risks to birch
Alnarp, Sweden
Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre Third-cycle subject area Description of the doctoral project Birch is becoming increasingly important in Swedish forestry as a complement to…
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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
PhD student in silviculture of planted birch
Alnarp, Sweden
Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre Third-cycle subject area Description of the doctoral project Birch is becoming increasingly important in Swedish forestry as a complement to…
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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
PhD Student in Landscape Governance and Management
Alnarp, Sweden
Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management Third-cycle subject area: Description of the doctoral project: Governance and organisational alignment related to the…
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University of Eastern Finland
Doctoral Researcher in the MSCA Cofund DP-FOBI Doctoral Programme, Forest Sciences
Joensuu, Finland
The Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, School of Forest Sciences Research theme: Multi-temporal laser scanning for characterizing tree structure, growth, and wood quality…
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University of Eastern Finland
Doctoral Researcher in the MSCA Cofund DP-FOBI Doctoral Programme, Chemistry
Joensuu, Finland
The Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, Department of Chemistry Research theme: Efficient enzymatic conversion of biomass to bio-based compounds The University of Eastern…
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University of Eastern Finland
Doctoral Researcher in the MSCA Cofund DP-FOBI Doctoral Programme, Forest Sciences
Joensuu, Finland
The Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, School of Forest Sciences Research theme: Coupling artificial intelligence and simulation-optimization for numeric forest…
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University of Eastern Finland
Doctoral Researcher in the MSCA Cofund DP-FOBI Doctoral Programme, Forest Sciences
Joensuu, Finland
The Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, School of Forest Sciences Research theme: Dead wood dynamics in Fennoscandian forests The University of Eastern Finland invites…
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University of Eastern Finland
Doctoral Researcher in the MSCA Cofund DP-FOBI Doctoral Programme, Forest Sciences
Joensuu, Finland
The Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, School of Forest Sciences Research theme: Sustainability assessment models for forest-based businesses The University of Eastern…
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University of Eastern Finland
Doctoral Researcher in the MSCA Cofund DP-FOBI Doctoral Programme, Chemistry and Sustainable Technology
Joensuu, Finland
The Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, Department of Chemistry Research theme: Bioactivity of biomass-derived chemical fractions in material applications The University…
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University of Eastern Finland
Doctoral Researcher in the MSCA Cofund DP-FOBI Doctoral Programme, Forest Sciences
Joensuu, Finland
The Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, School of Forest Sciences Research theme: European landscape-level assessment and modelling of forest plantations’ growth dynamics…
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Agricultural Sciences are currently open?
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 23 open PhD positions in Agricultural Sciences from 8 organizations in 3 countries. Listings whose deadline has passed or whose original posting is marked closed are excluded from this count.
Which countries have the most open PhD positions in Agricultural Sciences?
The countries with the most open listings are Finland (10), Netherlands (9) and Sweden (4).
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in Agricultural Sciences?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Agricultural Sciences (23), Environmental Sciences (19) and Business and Management (16).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Agricultural Sciences?
The organizations with the most open listings are University of Eastern Finland (9), Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (4) and Utrecht University (3).
Are these PhD positions funded?
23 of 23 current listings state a salary, payment or stipend. Where the source does not state compensation, the listing shows "Not specified". Confirm the terms on the official posting before applying.
How often is this list updated?
Listings are refreshed through scheduled imports and direct publication by organizations. 13 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.