Radboud University is pleased to announce two PhD Position in Marine Methane Biogeochemistry within the Faculty of Science. These positions offer an exciting opportunity to investigate the biogeochemical drivers of microbial methane removal in coastal environments such as estuaries, bays, and fjords. Candidates will focus on either aerobic or anaerobic methane removal processes using cutting-edge techniques including fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and reactive transport modelling.
To be eligible for the PhD positions at Radboud University, applicants must hold an MSc degree in Earth, Environmental, or Life Sciences, such as biogeochemistry, microbial ecology, or environmental chemistry. They should have strong communication skills, a good command of English, and a willingness to grow as independent researchers.
Radboud University is a leading research university located in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and societal impact, the university offers a wide range of high-quality programs across disciplines. It fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment, encouraging innovation and critical thinking.
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.