Utrecht University invites applications for a fully-funded PhD position under the ERC-funded project RESPIRE: Planetary Breathing in Asphyxiating Times. This interdisciplinary research addresses socio-environmental inequalities and multispecies relations through the lens of planetary breathing.
To be eligible, applicants must hold a master’s degree in relevant disciplines such as Gender Studies or Environmental Humanities, with demonstrated interest in socio-political-environmental justice.Utrecht University is one of the leading universities in Europe, known for its high-quality research and innovative teaching. With a focus on interdisciplinary education, the university excels in fields such as life sciences, sustainability, and social sciences. Utrecht University fosters a collaborative environment, attracting students and researchers from around the world.
Established in 1636, Universiteit Utrecht (Utrecht University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Utrecht (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Universiteit Utrecht (UU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteit Utrecht (UU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 383 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.