A PhD position in Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Sciences at University of Amsterdam, based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Applications close on 29 Oct 2026. The listing states that the position is paid.
At a glance
- Opportunity
- PhD position
- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Funding / pay
- Paid
- Application source
- AcademicTransfer
Project summary
- submission of a PhD thesis within the period of appointment;
- completion and submission of three article manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals within the period of appointment;
- presenting intermediate research results at workshops and conferences;
- participation in the ARTES Research School and Faculty of Humanities PhD training programmes;
- (co-)teaching courses at BA-level in the second and third year of the appointment (maximum 0,2 fte per year, which corresponds to approximately 8 hours per week);
- participating in meetings of the project research group and developing a shared database;
- provide support to organization and execution of project-related activities;
- co-supervise two Master research theses in your PhD research area;
- participation in national and international academic events;
- organising knowledge dissemination activities;
- participating actively in meetings of the project research team and developing a shared database and eventually co-publications.
- a completed Master's degree in Social Sciences or Environmental Sciences; preferably with focus on socioenvironmental and agrarian change;
- excellent research skills demonstrated by a Master thesis and/or published articles;
- demonstrable knowledge in theoretical perspectives relevant to environmental and agrarian justice;
- solid knowledge of qualitative research methods;
- research experience with rural communities in Brazil;
- experience with interdisciplinary research and collaboration with non-academic actors is desirable;
- excellent spoken Portuguese, and language proficiency in English;
- availability for extended fieldwork stays in remote areas at time.
- We offer a temporary employment contract for the period of 48 months. The first contract will be for 16 months, with an extension for the following 32 months, contingent on a positive performance evaluation within the first 12 months. The preferred starting date is 01 February 2027;
- PhD candidates receive a tuition fee waiver;
- PhD candidates have free access to courses offered by the Graduate School of Humanities and the Dutch National Research Schools;
- financial support for the execution of the research project and participation in academic events;
- an inspiring academic and international work environment in the heart of Amsterdam;
- excellent possibilities for further professional development and education;
- an enthusiastic and professional international academic team composed of researchers, practitioners and grassroots organizations from Brazil and The Netherlands;
- A broad network of local partners to give support throughout the research period.
- Provide the names and contact details of two academic or professional references
- One sample of your academic writing, preferably a published piece
Application documents
- Motivation letter
What's offered
- Based on a full-time appointment (38 hours per week) the gross monthly salary will range from € 3.204 in the first year to € 4.051 (scale P) in the last year. This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. The UFO profile PhD candidate applicable. The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable;
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How to apply
Apply via AcademicTransfer before 29 Oct 2026. Confirm the current requirements there.
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