PhD Positions in Environmental Sciences in the Netherlands
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 51 open PhD positions in Environmental Sciences in the Netherlands from 11 organizations in 1 country.
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Key facts
- Open listings
- 51
- Organizations
- 11
- Closing within 30 days
- 45
- State pay or funding
- 51
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 in the Netherlands
51 current matching listings
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
PhD position in AMO Physics - QuEST for APV
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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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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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 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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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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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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University of Groningen
PhD position Fair Climate Policy
Groningen, Netherlands
Do you want to contribute to groundbreaking research that pushes the boundaries of science? Are you looking for a PhD position where you can translate your curiosity into concrete…
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in Computational Geometry and Computational Topology
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Maastricht University
PhD Candidate Reducing avoidance by altering threat imagery in panic disorder
Maastricht, Netherlands
Our goal: This interdisciplinary project targets distressing flashbacks and flashforwards linked to panic disorder using imagery rescripting techniques. The project will combine…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position in Multi-Scale Assessment of Circular and Climate-Resilient Building Construction
Delft, Netherlands
Mapping integrated construction and renovation strategies, covering structural systems, façades and building systems equipment across different building typologies, climatic…
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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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University of Groningen
PhD position in the field of Organizational Behavior
Groningen, Netherlands
The Faculty of Economics and Business offers an inspiring study and working environment for students and employees. International accreditation enables the Faculty to assess…
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Wageningen University & Research
PhD position in Understanding and Decreasing N2O emissions in Deammonification
Wageningen, Netherlands
Conduct bioreactor experiments to obtain fundamental insights in the contribution of different N2O production pathways in deammonification reactors under relevant conditions.…
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University of Amsterdam
PhD position - Biochemical characterisation of signal integration in plants
Amsterdam, Netherlands
identify candidate B4-RAF signalosome components through immunoprecipitation coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (IP–MS/MS), building on existing proximity-labelling datasets;…
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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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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in Light-Driven Synthesis and Recycling of Bio-Based Polymers
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position in Hydrogel Bioelectronics
Delft, Netherlands
An MSc degree in electrical engineering, bioengineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field. A background or strong interest in…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD position Understanding and Predicting High Suspended Sediment Dynamics in Estuaries
Delft, Netherlands
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. We will…
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University of Groningen
PhD position Using microfluidics to observe and manipulate coacervate droplets
Groningen, Netherlands
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 project is…
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University of Amsterdam
PhD candidate within a multi-methods project on negation across languages
Amsterdam, Netherlands
submission of a PhD thesis within the period of appointment; presenting intermediate research results at workshops and conferences; participation in the Research School and Faculty…
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Environmental Sciences in the Netherlands are currently open?
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 51 open PhD positions in Environmental Sciences in the Netherlands from 11 organizations in 1 country. Listings whose deadline has passed or whose original posting is marked closed are excluded from this count.
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in Environmental Sciences in the Netherlands?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Environmental Sciences (51), Business and Management (17) and Agricultural Sciences (9).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Environmental Sciences in the Netherlands?
The organizations with the most open listings are Delft University of Technology (13), Wageningen University & Research (8) and Eindhoven University of Technology (6).
Are these PhD positions funded?
51 of 51 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. 45 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.