Wageningen University & Research is offering a Fully funded PhD Position in Sweet or Sour How Nectar Microbiome Shapes the Pollinator Community in Brassicaceous Plants. The successful applicant will work within an international team, receive comprehensive training, and contribute to cutting-edge research with real-world impact.
To be eligible for this PhD position, applicants must hold a completed MSc degree in Biology, Plant Sciences, or a related field, and have a background in plant-insect or plant-microbiome interactions. Experience with molecular techniques, bioinformatics, and analytical chemistry is highly desirable.
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a globally renowned institution in the Netherlands, specializing in life sciences, agriculture, environmental science, and sustainable development. With a mission to explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life, WUR brings together top-tier research and education to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges related to food, health, and the environment.
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.