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PhD: Effects of atmospheric nitrogen deposition on plant and insect diversity

Wageningen University & Research · Wageningen, Netherlands

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A PhD position in Chemistry, Environmental Sciences at Wageningen University & Research, based in Wageningen, Netherlands. Applications close on 25 Oct 2026. The listing states that the position is paid.

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Opportunity
PhD position
Location
Wageningen, Netherlands
Funding / pay
Paid
Application source
AcademicTransfer

Project summary

  • Design and conduct field studies across Northwestern Europe to assess how large- and small-scale gradients in N deposition affect soil chemistry, plant stoichiometry, and plant and arthropod diversity
  • Perform experiments to find out how nutrient concentrations in plant leaves and pollen affect the performance and food preferences of insect herbivore and pollinator species
  • Analyse complex ecological datasets, linking soil, plant and insect variables
  • Co-supervise MSc students conducting thesis research within the project
  • Publish your results in a PhD thesis, as well as in peer-reviewed papers

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Apply via AcademicTransfer before 25 Oct 2026. Confirm the current requirements there.

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