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
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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Lulea University of Technology
PhD Student in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Lulea, Sweden
Reference number 4646-2026 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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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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Chalmers University of Technology
Doctoral student in energy and environmental systems analysis of hydrogen infrastructure
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number REF 2026-0423 Are you passionate about advancing the transition to sustainable transport and energy systems? We are seeking a highly motivated doctoral student to…
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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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Lund University
PhD student in Chromatin & Genome Integrity
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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Linkoping University
PhD student in in theoretical ecology
Linkoping, Sweden
Reference number IFM-2026-00367 We have the power of over 50,000 students and co-workers. Students who provide hope for the future. Co-workers who contribute to Linköping…
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NTNU
PhD Candidate in Creating Inclusive Climate Risk Scenarios in Urban Planning using AI
Trondheim, Norway
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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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Linkoping University
PhD student in theoretical ecology
Linkoping, Sweden
Reference number IFM-2026-00366 We have the power of over 50,000 students and co-workers. Students who provide hope for the future. Co-workers who contribute to Linköping…
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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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Karolinska Institutet
Doctoral (PhD) student position in T-cell biology in rheumatic diseases
Stockholm, Sweden
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 researchers and…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Physical Geography focusing on Glacial Biogeochemistry
Stockholm, Sweden
Department of Physical Geography is one of the major departments within the Faculty of Science. The department has approximately 100 employees and educates approximately 1 000…
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Karolinska Institutet
PhD position in environmental epidemiology
Stockholm, Sweden
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 researchers and…
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Doctoral student in Astrophysics
Stockholm, Sweden
School of Engineering Sciences at KTH Project description Third-cycle subject: Physics The PhD student will conduct research in the field of X-ray astronomy, with an emphasis on…
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University of Gothenburg
Doctoral student in in physical oceanography
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number PAR 2026/691 The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a large and…
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Lulea University of Technology
PhD Student in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Lulea, Sweden
Reference number 4815-2026 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 Fluidized-Bed CO₂ Adsorption
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number REF 2026-0437 We are looking for a Doctoral student to join our team at the Division of Energy Technology (Dept. of Environmental and Energy Sciences). Become part…
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Lund University
Doctoral student in Physics: Topoelectronic Quantum Devices in 2D Materials
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 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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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.