Wageningen University & Research is announcing a fully funded PhD position for highly motivated candidates interested in applying state-of-the-art AI techniques to study protein-ligand interaction dynamics.
The main purpose of this program is to provide financial support for eligible candidates who are going to take part in a PhD degree at the university.
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a renowned public research university located in Wageningen, Netherlands. WUR is unique in the Netherlands for its focus on healthy food and the living environment, combining academic research with practical applications in collaboration with governments, businesses, and civil society. The university’s mission is to explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life. This mission is reflected in its research and educational programs, which address pressing global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable food systems.
Wageningen Universiteit Information
Founded in 1918, Wageningen Universiteit (Wageningen University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium-sized town of Wageningen (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Gelderland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Wageningen Universiteit (WU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Wageningen Universiteit (WU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.
Offered Benefits
Wageningen University & Research offers an excellent employment package, including:
- Fully funded PhD position.
- Gross salary ranging from €2,901 per month in the first year to €3,707 in the fourth year.
- Parental leave and flexible working hours for work-life balance.
- Access to on-campus sports facilities at a reduced fee.
- A December bonus of 8.3%.
- Excellent pension scheme.
- Visa assistance and relocation support for international candidates.
Application Process
Interested candidates must apply via the Wageningen University & Research website. Only applications submitted through the official portal will be considered. For more information about the position, contact Dr. Daniel Probst ( ) or Prof. Dick de Ridder ( ).