Wageningen University & Research is offering International PhD Position Studying Small RNA Inheritance in Plants for outstanding students. The studentship is open for the academic session 2024/2025.
To be eligible for the PhD position at the university, applicants must hold an MSc degree in biology or a related field by the intended start date. They should possess a strong interest in RNA biology, epigenetics, and plant molecular biology, with relevant research experience. Proficiency in English at C1 level is required, along with demonstrated communication and teamwork skills. The position is open to candidates from all nationalities.Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a leading institution dedicated to exploring nature’s potential to improve life quality. Located in the Netherlands, WUR is renowned for its research and education in life sciences, with a strong emphasis on healthy food and sustainable living environments. The university combines academic expertise with practical applications through its specialized research institutes and collaborative approach across disciplines.
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.