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
Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Continuum Two-Phase Flow Modelling of Piping in Dikes
Delft, Netherlands
Develop continuum-based two-phase models to predict internal erosion and pipe progression in clay-sand layered dikes. Derive constitutive modelling approaches from high-fidelity…
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Wageningen University & Research
PhD position in modelling the formation and flooding of coastal peat landscapes
Wageningen, Netherlands
developing, calibrating and evaluating numerical models that couple hydrodynamics, sediment transport, morphology and vegetation dynamics; translating geological and paleo-tidal…
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Karlstad University
Doctoral studentship in Social Work
Karlstad, 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 Karlstad University / Faculty of Arts and…
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Erasmus University Rotterdam
Lecturer/(PhD) researcher private-law liability position of European ports
Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Wageningen University & Research
PhD position: Trait-based drivers of global plant distributions
Wageningen, Netherlands
Collating plant distributions, functional traits, and environmental data from various sources Setting-up and conducting a greenhouse experiment to assess variation in plant…
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Erasmus University Rotterdam
Docent/(PhD) onderzoeker (6 jaar) in het departement Law & Tax
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Legitimiteit in het belastingrecht als zodanig Legitimiteit en (de)globalisering Legitimiteit en duurzaamheid Legitimiteit en digitalisering
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Erasmus University Rotterdam
PhD student cerebellar morphology
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Chalmers University of Technology
Doctoral student in quantum technology with superconducting circuits
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number REF 2026-0470 About us The Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience advances the frontiers in quantum technology, nanoscience, photonics and future electronic…
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University of Twente
Doctoral Candidate Spatial statistics for integrating IoT field sensor data and remote sensing data for nature-inclusive sol...
Enschede, Netherlands
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Wetland ecology
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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Chalmers University of Technology
Doctoral student in Regenerative and Circular Manufacturing
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number REF 2026-0439 How can manufacturing systems generate a net-positive impact on the planet? How can we move from “doing less bad” to “doing more good”? Join us in…
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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
PhD student in forest pathology: biotic risks to birch
Alnarp, Sweden
Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre Third-cycle subject area Description of the doctoral project Birch is becoming increasingly important in Swedish forestry as a complement to…
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Lulea University of Technology
PhD Student in Cyber-Physical Systems – additive manufacturing and packaging for chiplet-based electronics
Lulea, Sweden
Reference number 4728-2026 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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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
PhD: Analysing and Mapping strontium and zinc in cremations (AMASZINC)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
investigating mobility and dietary histories as well as funerary practices of Iron Age and Roman populations from the Netherlands, Belgium, Slovenia, and Portugal performing laser…
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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
PhD student in silviculture of planted birch
Alnarp, Sweden
Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre Third-cycle subject area Description of the doctoral project Birch is becoming increasingly important in Swedish forestry as a complement to…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Opportunity in Semiconductor Quantum Computing
Delft, Netherlands
Motivational letter You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure. Please do…
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University of Helsinki
Doctoral Researcher, 3D Forest Modelling and Remote Sensing
Helsinki, Finland
We invite applications for a doctoral researcher position within the VODBIO project, Vegetation Optical Depth as Biophysical Proxy: Retrieval, Validation, and Applications. The…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position: Sustainable Generative AI for Digital Sovereignty
Delft, Netherlands
To conduct an in-depth evaluation of existing foundation models to assess their suitability in the digital industries, automotive and healthcare domains. Design sustainable…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position on Twin Transition of Infrastructure: Ecosystem Orchestration
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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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position in Ocean - Sea Ice Interactions
Delft, Netherlands
Master's degree in Earth sciences, oceanography, physics, applied mathematics, or engineering. Demonstrated research experience in climate, oceanography, the cryosphere, or…
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University of Agder
PhD Research Fellow in Terrestrial Ecology
Kristiansand S, Norway
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position on Operational Analysis and Assessment of New Aircraft Concepts
Delft, Netherlands
Characterise how new aircraft types differ in performance from current traffic, and what this means for separation and procedure design. Quantify the relation between safety,…
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OsloMet
PhD Position in Long-term Climate Governance
Oslo, Norway
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University of Oulu
Doctoral Researcher, Ecology and Genetics
Oulu, Finland
Faculty of Science, Ecology and Genetics The University of Oulu is a multidisciplinary, international research university, with about 4000 employees who produce new knowledge based…
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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.