International PhD Position in Risks of Chemicals for Migratory Birds, Netherlands


Are you ready for your next step in research education? If so, you can apply for the International PhD Position in Risks of Chemicals for Migratory Birds. The Wageningen University & Research is accepting applications for the academic session 2024/2025.

The scholarship program is particularly open to international students who wish to undertake the  PhD degree program at the university.

Ranking 123rd in the world, Wageningen University & Research is the first Dutch public university that has attained international accreditation in the Netherlands. It constitutes in the top 10% of the best universities in the world with its main focus on ‘healthy food and living conditions.

Wageningen Universiteit Information

Wageningen Universiteit Grants

International PhD Position in Risks of Chemicals for Migratory Birds, 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: Open to all
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: PhD Position in Risks of chemicals for migratory birds offered by the university
  • Admissible Criteria: MSc degree in environmental sciences, biology, or related area; experience with avian fieldwork in international networks is an advantage; ability to work in multidisciplinary and international teams; experience with the development and use of ecotoxicological concepts and affinity with analytical chemistry is an advantage; proficiency in English (C1 level).

Offered Benefits

Fully funded PhD position with a gross salary ranging from €2,770 to €3,539 per month, based on a full-time working week of 38 hours. Additional benefits include partially paid parental leave, flexible working hours, the option to accrue additional compensation/holiday hours, sports facilities on campus, a fixed December bonus of 8.3%, and an excellent pension scheme.

Contact Information

  • For more information about this position: Prof. Nico van den Brink, Professor Environmental Toxicology, email:
  • For more information about the procedure: Rutger Voorrips, Corporate Recruiter, email:

Equal Opportunities: Wageningen University & Research promotes inclusiveness and welcomes applications from underrepresented individuals. More information can be found on the page “Working at WUR with a Functional Impairment.”

Application Process

  • How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their  applications online before the deadline..
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