PhD and Postdoc Positions at Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands

Applications are now open for multiple fully funded PhD Postdoc and Professor positions at Wageningen University and Research (WUR) in the Netherlands. These opportunities cover diverse fields in life sciences agriculture sustainability environment and related disciplines.

Most PhD positions are fully funded for 4 years with a competitive salary benefits and research support. Postdoc and Professor roles also offer attractive employment packages. Positions are open to international candidates from all nationalities. There is no application fee. Deadlines range from late June 2026 to early September 2026. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: PhD and Postdoc
• Host Country: Netherlands
• Host Institution: Wageningen University & Research (WUR)
• Application Deadline: Varies by position (June 29 2026 to September 1 2026)
• Open for: All nationalities
• Application Fee: None
• Funding Type: Fully funded (salary + benefits)

What These Positions Offer:

• Competitive monthly salary
• Full funding for your research project
• 8.3% holiday bonus
• Pension scheme
• Health insurance support
• Flexible working hours
• 30+ vacation days per year
• Relocation assistance for international candidates
• Visa sponsorship
• Housing support
• Free sports facilities

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PhD Positions:

• PhD position: Waste valorisation with larvae of the Black Soldier fly
  Focus on converting substrates using black soldier fly larvae for protein, fat, and waste reduction (entomology/insect production).
  Deadline: July 16, 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• PhD position on plant cell genetic reprogramming towards callus friability
  Study genetic reprogramming of plant cells, focusing on transcription factors and callus friability for cell culture.
  Deadline: July 21, 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• PhD position: Manipulating plastid and mitochondrial inheritance in plants
  Investigate maternal inheritance mechanisms of plastid and mitochondrial genomes in plants.
  Deadline: July 15, 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• PhD in Optimizing Canopy Photosynthesis in controlled environment agriculture
  Research photosynthesis dynamics (hours/days/weeks) in greenhouses/vertical farming using monitoring tools for improved production.
  Deadline: July 3, 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• PhD position: measuring the developing immune system in chickens
  Contribute to I-COMP consortium on immune competence in day-old chicks (collaboration with Utrecht University and industry partners).
  Deadline: July 8, 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• PhD: Computational Catalyst Design
  Atomic-level catalyst design and reaction mechanisms for CO2 and CO hydrogenation (sustainability focus).
  Deadline: September 1, 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• PhD Position: Nutrition, Exercise and Biological Ageing
  Part of BIO-COMPaSS consortium using nutrition, exercise, omics, and data science for healthy ageing.
  Deadline: July 7, 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• PhD position: Biodiversity Perceptions of European Citizens and Stakeholders
  Perceptions of biodiversity, attitudes, behaviour, identity, and environmental politics.
  Deadline: June 29, 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• PhD Agent-based simulation of supply chain effects of social sustainability
  Agent-based modeling of social impacts in sustainable supply chains.
  Deadline: July 2, 2026
  APPLY HERE

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Postdoc Positions

• Postdoc researcher in transitions to nature-inclusive farming systems
  Restoring biodiversity and ecosystem services in agroecosystems; reward schemes and policy.
  Deadline: July 21, 2026
  APPLY HERE (or Academic Transfer)
  
  
• Postdoc in Governance and Sustainability Transitions in Farming Systems
  Governance of farming systems for more sustainable food production; interdisciplinary.
  Deadline: July 21, 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Postdoc: Evolution of Taste Receptors in Specialist Insect–Plant Interactions
  Butterfly taste receptor neurons, plant compounds, and co-evolution using molecular approaches.
  Deadline: July 1, 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Postdoc: Visualising Social and Environmental Disruptions
  Visualizing and mapping disruptions in forest and coastal communities.
  Deadline: July 7, 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Postdoc: Methods at the intersection of philosophy, artistic practice & microbes
  Transdisciplinary approaches to ethics/philosophy of technology with philosophers, scientists, and artists.
  Deadline: July 7, 2026
  APPLY HERE

Professor Position

• Full Professor and Chair Human and Animal Physiology
  Chair group of Human and Animal Physiology (HAP), part of Animal Science Group at Wageningen University & Research (due to retirement).
  Deadline: August 24, 2026
  APPLY HERE

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Eligibility Criteria:

• For PhD: You must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field
• For Postdoc: You must hold a PhD degree in a relevant field
• Strong English skills (C1 level)
• Relevant research experience and motivation for the specific topic
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Some positions prefer specific backgrounds (e.g., AI, plant biology, or environmental science)

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How to Apply:

• Click the Apply Now link for your chosen position
• Submit your application online through the official WUR vacancy page only
• Prepare: CV, motivation letter, and sometimes a writing sample or references
• Apply before the deadline (early applications are encouraged)

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