PhD, Postdoc, and Assistant Professor Postions at Utrecht University, Netherlands

Applications are now open for multiple fully funded PhD, Postdoc, and Assistant Professor positions at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. These positions cover diverse fields such as environmental sciences, health, data science, chemistry, geography, and more. Most positions offer competitive salaries with benefits, no tuition fees for PhD roles, and excellent research support. They are open to candidates of all nationalities. There is no application fee. Deadlines vary by position, with several extending into June 2026, so early applications are recommended. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: PhD, Postdoctoral, and Assistant Professor positions.
• Host Country: Netherlands.
• Host Institution: Utrecht University.
• Application Deadline: Varies by position (from mid-May to late June 2026).
• Open for: All nationalities.
• Funding Type: Fully funded salaried positions (no application fee).

What This Opportunity Offers:

• You receive a competitive monthly salary plus attractive benefits including holiday pay, end of year bonus, pension contributions, and professional development support.
• PhD candidates gain structured training, international research experience, and the opportunity to earn a doctoral degree.
• Postdocs and Assistant Professors benefit from advanced research resources, collaboration with leading experts, and strong support to build their academic careers.
• You enjoy a good work life balance, access to state of the art facilities, and a vibrant academic community in Utrecht.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• For PhD positions: You need a relevant Master’s degree (or equivalent) with a strong academic record and research potential.
• For Postdoc positions: You must hold a PhD in a related field and show proven research experience.
• For Assistant Professor roles: You require a PhD plus relevant postdoctoral experience and a track record in teaching or research.
• All candidates need excellent English language skills. Specific requirements vary by project.

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PhD Positions:

• PhD in Parenting and caregiving in contaminated water landscapes
  Department: Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning
  Application deadline: 10 June 2026 APPLY HERE
  
• PhD in Relational Monitoring for Liveable Futures
  Department: Department of Sustainable Development
  Application deadline: 27 May 2026 APPLY HERE
  
• PhD on Industrial Wastewater Permits for Sustainable Water Quality
  Department: Department of Physical Geography
  Application deadline: 21 June 2026 APPLY HERE
  
• PhD position in Geosciences students’ professional identity development
  Department: Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning
  Application deadline: 7 June 2026 APPLY HERE
  
• PhD position in Mechano-catalytic conversion of plastic waste
  Department: Department of Chemistry
  Application deadline: 2 June 2026 APPLY HERE

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• PhD Position in Analytical Chemistry
  Department: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
  Application deadline: 27 May 2026 APPLY HERE
  
• PhD Position in Human Data Interaction for Health and Wellbeing
  Department: Department of Information and Computing Sciences
  Application deadline: 15 June 2026 APPLY HERE
  
• PhD position on Fine Particles in Shallow Groundwater Systems
  Department: Department of Earth Sciences
  Application deadline: 21 June 2026 APPLY HERE
  
• PhD position: Improving immunity in neonatal piglets
  Department: Department Population Health Sciences
  Application deadline: 27 May 2026 APPLY HERE
  
• PhD in Global Talent Interdependence and Europe’s Strategic Innovation Ambitions Department: Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning
  Application deadline: 25 May 2026 APPLY HERE
  
• PhD Position in Regulatory Innovation
  Department: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
  Application deadline: 17 May 2026 APPLY HERE
  
• PhD Mediated Sciences: how social media impacts climate communication practice. Department: Department of Media and Culture Studies
  Application deadline: 21 May 2026 APPLY HERE
  
• PhD Position in Sequential Decision-Making
  Department: Department of Information and Computing Sciences
  Application deadline: 15 May 2026 APPLY HERE

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Postdoc Positions:

• Postdoc: Bridging the Molecular Biology and Epidemiology of Cancer Development Department: Department Population Health Sciences
  Application deadline: 12 June 2026 APPLY HERE
  
• Postdoctoral Researcher in Regulatory Innovation
  Department: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
  Application deadline: 17 May 2026 APPLY HERE
  
• Postdoc Position in the Science of Hybrid Intelligence
  Department: Department of Information and Computing Sciences
  Application deadline: 13 May 2026 APPLY HERE
  
• Postdoctoral Researcher (climate and environmental health)
  Department: Department Population Health Sciences
  Application deadline: 29 May 2026 APPLY HERE
  
• Postdoc Position in Chemical Biology
  Department: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
  Application deadline: 14 May 2026 APPLY HERE

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Professor / Assistant Professor Positions:

• Assistant Professor Large-scale Water Quality and Planetary Health
  Department: Department of Physical Geography
  Application deadline: 7 June 2026 APPLY HERE
  
• Assistant Professor in Statistics and Social Data Science
  Department: Social Sciences
  Application deadline: 17 May 2026 APPLY HERE

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How to Apply:

• Visit the official Utrecht University jobs page and find the specific position that interests you.
• Click the “APPLY HERE” link on the vacancy page
• Submit your documents before the deadline.

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