Wageningen University & Research is currently accepting applications for International PhD Position in Aphid-Plant-Microbiome Interactions from talented and motivated students for the academic session 2024/2025.
The studentship is open for highly motivated international candidates who need financial support to complete a PhD degree program atWageningen University & Research.Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a renowned institution at the forefront of addressing global challenges related to food, agriculture, and the environment. Located in the Netherlands, WUR is internationally recognized for its interdisciplinary approach to research and education. With a focus on harnessing the potential of nature to enhance the quality of life, WUR collaborates across various disciplines, including biology, agriculture, environmental science, and economics.
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
The successful candidate will receive excellent terms of employment, including:
- Fully funded PhD position
- Tailored course program
- Flexible working hours for optimal work-life balance
- Sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave
- Access to sports facilities on campus
- Strong focus on vitality and well-being
- Opportunity for internal advancement and mobility
- Pleasant and open working atmosphere at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland
- Gross salary ranging from €2,770 to €3,539 per month according to the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU)
For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Karen Kloth ( ) or Dr. Astrid Bryon ( ). For inquiries regarding the application process, please reach out to Noorien Abbas, corporate recruiter, at .
Application Process
Interested candidates can apply directly through the vacancy page on the Wageningen University & Research website. Applications must be submitted by Mon 6 May 2024.