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
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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Chalmers University of Technology
Doctoral student in Urban Morphology and Walking for Healthy Urban Planning and Design
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number REF 2026-0409 How can urban morphology help us understand pedestrians’ environmental exposure, identify where urban interventions can have the greatest impact, and…
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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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University of Oulu
Doctoral Researcher, Space Physics, Faculty of Science
Oulu, Finland
Faculty of Science, Space Physics and Astronomy The University of Oulu is a multidisciplinary, international research university, with about 4000 employees who produce new…
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Lund University
Post-doctoral fellow in Biology
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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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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Lund University
Post-doctoral fellow in AI-based design of de novo protein biofilm systems
Lund, Sweden
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 staff based…
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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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Lund University
Doctoral student in Medical Science: Predicting eco-evolutionary dynamics in a polymicrobial urinary tract infection model
Lund, Sweden
This content is hosted by a third party. By showing the external content you accept the cookie terms and conditions of www.youtube.com Lund University, Department of experimental…
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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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University of Gothenburg
Doctoral position in practical philosophy, with a focus on economic ethics and/or environmental ethics
Gothenburg, Sweden
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 large and…
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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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Leiden University
Promovendus (PhD kandidaat) Multiple Sclerosis en de (Peri-)Menopauze
Leiden, Netherlands
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 employment…
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Lulea University of Technology
PhD student in energy engineering – Model-based analyses of biobased fuels and gas turbines in a sustainable Swedish energy system
Lulea, Sweden
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 a strong,…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Computer and Systems Sciences, with focus on Cybersecurity
Stockholm, Sweden
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 research…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Computer and Systems Sciences, with focus on AI-enabled Digital Transformation in the Public Sector
Stockholm, Sweden
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 research…
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Maastricht University
PhD Candidate in Metabolic Inflammation and COPD
Maastricht, Netherlands
Our goal: to better understand how diet-induced metabolic alterations and metaflammation contribute to the development and progression of. By uncovering these mechanisms and…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Computer and Systems Sciences, with focus on Internet of Things and Machine Learning
Stockholm, Sweden
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 research…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Science Education
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of Teaching and Learning has approximately 280 employees. The Division of Science Education comprises 26 members of staff: five professors, eight senior researchers,…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Public Health Sciences
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of Public Health Sciences is a department at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Stockholm University, with around 60 employees. We offer a dynamic, interdisciplinary,…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Computer and Systems Sciences, with focus on Adaptive Immersive Experiences
Stockholm, Sweden
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 research…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Computer and Systems Sciences, with focus on Human–Computer Interaction and Design of AI User Interfaces
Stockholm, Sweden
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 research…
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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.