Fully funded PhD Position in Modeling Soil Processes/Functions Regenerative Agriculture, Netherlands

  •  PhD
  •  30-Sep-2025
  •   Netherlands
  • $$  Fully funded PhD position with salary (€3,058 in the first year rising to €3,881 in the fourth year)

Wageningen University & Research is offering a Fully funded PhD Position in Modeling Soil Processes/Functions Regenerative Agriculture. The successful candidate will contribute to the ReGeNL project, supporting the transition of Dutch farming towards regenerative practices by developing models that link soil processes, management practices, and soil health outcomes.

To be eligible for this PhD position, applicants from all around the world, they must hold a background in soil sciences, agricultural sciences, or a related field, with proven experience in process-based modeling or machine learning tools.

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a prominent public research university in Wageningen, Netherlands, known for its expertise in the life sciences with a strong focus on agriculture, food, and the environment. It is consistently ranked as one of the best universities globally in the fields of agriculture and forestry. WUR’s mission is to explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life.

Wageningen Universiteit Information

Wageningen Universiteit Grants

Fully funded PhD Position in Modeling Soil Processes/Functions Regenerative Agriculture, Netherlands 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.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities are eligible to apply.

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in soil sciences, agricultural sciences, or related fields.

  • Admissible Criteria: Applicants must meet the following criteria:

    • Hold a background in soil sciences, agricultural sciences, or a related discipline.

    • Experience in process-based modeling (agent-based modeling, differential equations) or machine learning tools.

    • Strong programming skills in R, Python, MATLAB, or similar languages.

    • Excellent command of English at C1 level (certificate may be required).

    • Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Application Process

Applicants must apply through the official Wageningen University & Research online application system. Only applications submitted via the university’s website will be considered.

  • Contact for Position Information: Luciana Chavez Rodriguez, Email:

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