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
Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD on Numerical Modelling of Subsurface Erosion in Dikes and Geothermal Wells
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Information Society, with focus on Agent-Based Simulation of Social Behaviour
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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Chalmers University of Technology
Doctoral Student in Human-in-the-Loop Autonomous Systems
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number REF 2026-0422 We are looking for 5 motivated Doctoral students to help design the next generation of human-in-the-loop autonomous systems at the Division of…
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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 Information Society, with focus on Agent-Based Social Simulation for Crises Preparedness
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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Lund University
Doctoral student in traffic safety focusing on data analysis and traffic simulation
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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Lund University
PhD position in Dermatology
Lund, Sweden
Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has…
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University of Amsterdam
PhD position on how vegetation influences soil microbial processes and carbon cycling across scales
Amsterdam, Netherlands
performing laboratory experiments and field campaigns at the ICOS ecosystem station Loobos and other sites; quantifying soil microclimate, microbial activity, community composition…
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Tampere University
Doctoral Researcher (Ice Crystal Surface Roughness and Atmospheric Optics)
Tampere, Finland
Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education. Our…
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University of Amsterdam
PhD candidate in ecological modelling of krill and salps in a changing Southern Ocean
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Complete and defend a PhD thesis within the official appointment duration of four years Develop and analyze stage-structured population models for krill and salp Couple the…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position on Twin Transition of Infrastructure: Paradoxical Leadership
Delft, Netherlands
A master’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, project management, business administration, information systems, innovation studies or a related field. A strong…
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Tampere University
Doctoral Researcher (Photoacoustic Aerosol and Black Carbon Measurements)
Tampere, Finland
Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education. Our…
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University of Amsterdam
PhD Agrochemical impacts on microbial carbon cycling in aquatic ecosystems
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Co-designing and conducting field sampling and measurements, lab experiments, and instrumental analyses; Conducting large dataset processing and statistical analyses; Communicating…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Safe and Effective Handover Practices in Sociotechnical Intensive Care Unit Context
Delft, Netherlands
A background in Medicine, Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Clinical Technology, Technical Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Management of Technology, Human…
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Lund University
PhD student position in Surgery
Lund, Sweden
Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has…
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Wageningen University & Research
PhD Exploring grassland multifunctionality through modelling
Wageningen, Netherlands
Develop a Research Proposal and a Training and Supervision Plan, to structure the 4-year PhD trajectory; Master the state of the art in ecosystem services delivery from grasslands…
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Wageningen University & Research
PhD position on local food web dynamics within offshore wind farms
IJmuiden, Netherlands
conduct laboratory experiments to measure and quantify grazing rates, carbon biomass, prey preferences, particle export, and faeces sinking velocity rates across different fouling…
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Chalmers University of Technology
Doctoral student position: Quantity or quality? Rethinking carbon footprints and demand-side policy
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number REF 2026-0335 Research on household carbon footprints rests on one untested assumption: that money spent equals emissions caused. But spending more can mean buying…
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Lulea University of Technology
PhD Student in Pervasive and Mobile Computing
Lulea, Sweden
Reference number 4702-2026 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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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Video-based Hand Motion-tracking for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Delft, Netherlands
MSc in engineering or similar discipline by the start date of the position Experience with mechanical modeling and simulation Experience in computer programming/scripting (e.g.,…
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University of Twente
PhD position in Mapping the Modern Electromagnetic Environment: Identifying Stray Currents in Complex, Interaction-Driven Sy...
Enschede, Netherlands
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Lund University
Doctoral Student in Automatic Control with focus on Datacenter Control
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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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
PhD student in resilient forage production systems
upon agreement., Sweden
PhD student in resilient forage production systems Description of the doctoral project Forage crops, particularly perennial leys, are central to ruminant production and…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Ecology and Evolution
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences (DEEP) conducts research and offers education at the Arrhenius Laboratories on the Frescati campus. We are approximately…
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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.