PhD Positions in Environmental Sciences
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 135 open PhD positions in Environmental Sciences from 33 organizations in 4 countries.
Updated
Key facts
- Open listings
- 135
- Organizations
- 33
- Closing within 30 days
- 105
- State pay or funding
- 135
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 Environmental Sciences
135 current matching listings
Lulea University of Technology
PhD Student in Applied Geophysics focusing on natural hydrogen exploration in Norrbotten County
Lulea, Sweden
Reference number 4684-2026 Are you ready to take the next step in your academic journey? As a doctoral student with us, you will work closely with leading researchers in a strong,…
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
PhD position in AMO Physics - QuEST for APV
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Karolinska Institutet
Doctoral (PhD) student position in Neuropsychoimmunology
Stockholm, Sweden
Doctoral (PhD) student position in Neuropsychoimmunology To be a doctoral student means to devote oneself to a research project under supervision of experienced researchers and…
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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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Eindhoven University of Technology
11 PhD positions in the excellence & sustainability programme of the section Mechanics of Materials of TU/e
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Green Steels: The Dutch steel sector faces a major transition. The production, processing, use and recovery of steel is to be made significantly more sustainable by 2030 and…
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University of Jyvaskyla
Doctoral Researcher in High-precision mass spectrometry
Jyvaskyla, Finland
The Department of Physics is seeking to recruit a Doctoral Researcher in high-precision mass spectrometry starting in January 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter, for a period…
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Uppsala University
PhD student in core optimisation using machine learning
Department of Physics and Astronomy, Sweden
Are you interested in working with machine learning, optimisation and reactor physics, with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Would…
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University of Helsinki
Doctoral Researcher (PhD student) in Butterfly Ecology and Climate Change across Europe
Helsinki, Finland
Doctoral Researcher (PhD student) in Butterfly Ecology and Climate Change across Europe The Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Helsinki invites…
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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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Lund University
Doctoral student on carbon cycling of primary forests
Lund, Sweden
Lund University Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46 000 students and 8 500 staff based in…
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University of Amsterdam
PhD in Modelling Offshore Windfarm Impacts on Marine Bird Populations
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Develop mechanistic population models based on individual energetics and covering the full annual cycle and life history (egg to adult). Integrate sublethal effects (displacement,…
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
PhD position (4 years) on the Role of Foveal Processing in Spatial Attention
Amsterdam, Netherlands
map out the scientific literature on spatial attention, foveal processing, eye movements, predictive remapping, and visual perception; contribute to the further theoretical and…
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Utrecht University
PhD position: Competition Law Enforcement in Mixed Markets
Utrecht, Netherlands
As PhD researcher, you will undertake a 4-year research project aimed at answering to what extent, and on what grounds, the enforcement of EU competition law differs between…
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Lulea University of Technology
PhD Student in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Lulea, Sweden
Reference number 4647-2026 Are you ready to take the next step in your academic journey? As a doctoral student with us, you will work closely with leading researchers in a strong,…
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Chalmers University of Technology
Doctoral student in physics-guided foundation model for time-series data
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number REF 2026-0434 Join us to develop physics-guided, data-driven foundation models for multivariate time-series in safety-critical systems, with a primary focus on…
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Jonkoping University
PhD student positions in Business Administration
Jönköping, Sweden
Jönköping International Business School, Doktorandgrupp Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) is one of four schools within Jönköping University. We offer an international…
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Uppsala University
PhD student in Hydrology with a focus on Flow and Transport in Fractured Rocks
Department of Earth Sciences, Sweden
PhD student in Hydrology with a focus on Flow and Transport in Fractured Rocks Are you interested in working on cutting-edge research in hydrogeology, with the support of competent…
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Doctoral student in AI and Robotics for Production
Stockholm, Sweden
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Industrial Engineering and Management Project description Third-cycle subject: Production engineering We are seeking a motivated PhD…
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in catalysts development for urea electrosynthesis
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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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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Uppsala University
Doctoral student in Environmental Law specialising in nuclear power
Department of Law, Sweden
The Department of Law invites applications for a PhD position in Environmental Law, specialising in nuclear power, funded by ANItA (Academic-industrial Nuclear technology…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Sociological Demography
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of Sociology, founded 1954, offers a lively and collaborative research environment with a strong international research profile. The department is especially…
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Chalmers University of Technology
Doctoral students on power electronics for wireless power transfer (2 positions)
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number REF 2026-0377 Are you interested in advanced power electronics and wireless power transfer for future electric mobility solutions? Join our team and contribute to…
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Environmental Sciences are currently open?
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 135 open PhD positions in Environmental Sciences from 33 organizations in 4 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 Environmental Sciences?
The countries with the most open listings are Sweden (61), Netherlands (51) and Finland (20).
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in Environmental Sciences?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Environmental Sciences (135), Business and Management (38) and Education (36).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Environmental Sciences?
The organizations with the most open listings are Stockholm University (14), Delft University of Technology (13) and Lund University (12).
Are these PhD positions funded?
135 of 135 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. 105 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.