International PhD Candidate Positions in Biogeochemistry, Netherlands

  •  PhD
  •  01-Sep-2024
  •   Netherlands
  • $$  Gross monthly salary € 2,770 – € 3,539

Radboud University is now accepting applications for the International PhD Candidate Positions in Biogeochemistry for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Applicants from all countries are welcome to apply. They must hold an MSc degree in Earth or Chemical Life Sciences (biogeochemistry, geobiology, or environmental chemistry) and possess good communication skills, a command of written and spoken English, and a willingness to develop as an independent scientist.Radboud University is a highly ranked, research-intensive university located in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Established in 1923 as the Catholic University of Nijmegen, the university has since grown to become one of the top universities in the country, ranking among the top 1% of universities worldwide.

Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen Information

Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen Grants

International PhD Candidate Positions in Biogeochemistry, Netherlands Established in 1923, Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen (Radboud University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Nijmegen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Gelderland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen (RU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen (RU) 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. This 96 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the Faculty of Science at Radboud University.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
    • Hold an MSc degree in Earth or Chemical Life Sciences (biogeochemistry, geobiology, or environmental chemistry).
    • Have good communication skills and the ability to operate in a dynamic international research team.
    • Have a good command of written and spoken English.
    • Be willing and able to develop themselves into an independent scientist (growth mindset).
    • Experience in geochemical lab work is helpful. Experience in or the willingness to learn quantitative geochemical modelling is essential.
    • Experience in fieldwork would be an advantage.

Offered Benefits

  • Temporary employment contract (1.0 FTE) of 1.5 years, extendable to 4 years upon positive evaluation.
  • Starting salary of €2,770 gross per month based on a 38-hour working week, increasing to €3,539 in the fourth year.
  • 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
  • Dual Career and Family Support Service.
  • Option for additional days off, choosing between 30 or 41 days of annual leave with full-time employment.
  • Flexible working hours, various leave arrangements, and opportunities for working from home.
  • Good pension plan and various training and development schemes.

Application Process

Interested applicants should address their letter of application to Wytze Lenstra and apply via the provided application button on the university’s website. The application form will detail the documents needed for submission.

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