Wageningen University & Research is offering a Fully funded PhD Position in Economics of Offshore Wind Farms for the academic session 2025/2026. The selected candidate will join the Environmental Economics and Natural Resources Group and contribute to interdisciplinary research within the NO-REGRETS project.
To be eligible, applicants must hold a completed MSc degree in economics, environmental science, or a related field, with strong quantitative skills in areas like econometrics or spatial analysis. They should have a keen interest in marine sustainability, excellent English communication skills, and a willingness to engage in teaching and collaborative research. Proficiency in Dutch or a willingness to learn it is considered an asset.
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a world-leading institution in the fields of life sciences, agriculture, environment, and sustainable development. Located in the Netherlands, WUR combines the strengths of Wageningen University and specialized research institutes, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. With a strong international outlook, it hosts over 13,000 students and 2,500 PhD candidates from around the world. WUR is renowned for its cutting-edge research, innovative teaching, and commitment to addressing global challenges related to food security, climate change, and natural resource management.
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.