PhD Positions in Environmental Sciences
As of 8 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 108 open PhD positions in Environmental Sciences from 28 organizations in 4 countries.
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Key facts
As of 8 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 108 open PhD positions in Environmental Sciences from 28 organizations in 4 countries.
- Open listings
- 108
- Organizations
- 28
- Closing within 30 days
- 87
- State pay or funding
- 108
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
108 current matching listings
Lund University
Lund, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Physics: Topoelectronic Quantum Devices in 2D Materials
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…
1 day leftPaidPhysics · Materials Science · Education
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD position - Biochemical characterisation of signal integration in plants
identify candidate B4-RAF signalosome components through immunoprecipitation coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (IP–MS/MS), building on existing proximity-labelling…
1 day leftPaidLife Sciences · Environmental Sciences
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Wageningen, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD: Modelling non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture
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…
1 day leftPaidAgricultural Sciences · Business and Management
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Urban Morphology and Walking for Healthy Urban Planning and Design
Reference number REF 2026-0409 How can urban morphology help us understand pedestrians’ environmental exposure, identify where urban interventions can have the greatest…
1 day leftPaidCivil Engineering · Environmental Sciences
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Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Light-Driven Synthesis and Recycling of Bio-Based Polymers
2 days leftPaidMaterials Science · Chemistry
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Oulu, Finland
PhD position
Doctoral Researcher, Space Physics, Faculty of Science
Faculty of Science, Space Physics and Astronomy The University of Oulu is a multidisciplinary, international research university, with about 4000 employees who produce…
3 days leftPaidPhysics · Education · Environmental Sciences
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
Post-doctoral fellow in Biology
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…
3 days leftPaidLife Sciences · Social Sciences · Education
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position in Hydrogel Bioelectronics
An MSc degree in electrical engineering, bioengineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field. A background or strong…
3 days leftPaidMaterials Science · Life Sciences
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
Post-doctoral fellow in AI-based design of de novo protein biofilm systems
Lunds universitet 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…
4 days leftPaidLife Sciences · Business and Management · Education
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD position Understanding and Predicting High Suspended Sediment Dynamics in Estuaries
Motivational letter. Transcripts and Master’s degree/diploma (if already available). Copy of your Master’s thesis (or a comparable writing sample). You can apply online.…
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Groningen, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD position Using microfluidics to observe and manipulate coacervate droplets
We are looking for a 4-year PhD candidate to join our nationally funded, multi-partner research consortium, Towards De-Novo Life. The main aim of this interdisciplinary…
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Medical Science: Predicting eco-evolutionary dynamics in a polymicrobial urinary tract infection model
Lund University, Department of experimental medical science Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The…
4 days leftPaidrelevant to Medical ScienceRequirements for · Medical Sciences · Data Science
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD candidate within a multi-methods project on negation across languages
submission of a PhD thesis within the period of appointment; presenting intermediate research results at workshops and conferences; participation in the Research School…
4 days leftPaidPsychology · Humanities
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral position in practical philosophy, with a focus on economic ethics and/or environmental ethics
Reference number PAR 2026/638 The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a…
5 days leftPaidHumanities · Business and Management · Education
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Utrecht, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD: Spatial Optimization of Land Use in Brazil
Travel to Brazil to interact with various stakeholders in land use in MATOPIBA; Translate stakeholders’ preferences in terms of ‘productive agriculture’ and ‘healthy…
5 days leftPaidMathematics · Computer Science · Business and Management
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Utrecht, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD: Co-production of land use futures for Brazil
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…
5 days leftPaidBusiness and Management · Environmental Sciences · Agricultural Sciences
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Leiden, Netherlands
PhD position
Promovendus (PhD kandidaat) Multiple Sclerosis en de (Peri-)Menopauze
Make a list of work activities (in max. 5 bullet points) List job requirements in terms of education, experience, competences, etc. (in four to eight bullet points) An…
6 days leftPaidPsychology · Social Sciences · Education
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Huddinge, Sweden
PhD position
PhD Position in Oral Biology and Medicine
Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research? To be a doctoral student means to devote oneself to a research project under supervision of experienced…
6 days leftPaidMedical Sciences · Life Sciences · Business and Management
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Lulea, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in energy engineering – Model-based analyses of biobased fuels and gas turbines in a sustainable Swedish energy system
Reference number 3982-2026 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…
6 days leftPaidEnergy · Mathematics · Social Sciences
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in Computer and Systems Sciences, with focus on Cybersecurity
The Department of Computer and Systems Sciences. With over 200 employees and 4,500 students, the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) is a strong and dynamic…
7 days leftPaidComputer Science · Artificial Intelligence · Media and Communication
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in Computer and Systems Sciences, with focus on AI-enabled Digital Transformation in the Public Sector
The Department of Computer and Systems Sciences. With over 200 employees and 4,500 students, the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) is a strong and dynamic…
7 days leftPaidBusiness and Management · Media and Communication · Humanities
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Maastricht, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Candidate in Metabolic Inflammation and COPD
Our goal: to better understand how diet-induced metabolic alterations and metaflammation contribute to the development and progression of. By uncovering these mechanisms…
7 days leftPaidMedical Sciences
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in Computer and Systems Sciences, with focus on Internet of Things and Machine Learning
The Department of Computer and Systems Sciences. With over 200 employees and 4,500 students, the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) is a strong and dynamic…
7 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Mathematics · Media and Communication
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in Science Education
The Department of Teaching and Learning has approximately 280 employees. The Division of Science Education comprises 26 members of staff: five professors, eight senior…
7 days leftPaidEducation · Environmental Sciences
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Environmental Sciences are currently open?
As of 8 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 108 open PhD positions in Environmental Sciences from 28 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 Netherlands (46), Sweden (43) and Finland (17).
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in Environmental Sciences?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Environmental Sciences (108), Business and Management (30) and Education (27).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Environmental Sciences?
The organizations with the most open listings are Delft University of Technology (14), Stockholm University (12) and Lund University (11).
Are these PhD positions funded?
108 of 108 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. 87 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.