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International PhD Candidate Positions in Biogeochemistry, Netherlands

Radboud University is now accepting applications for the International PhD Candidate Positions in Biogeochemistry for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Applicants from all countries are welcome to apply. They must hold an MSc degree in Earth or Chemical Life Sciences (biogeochemistry, geobiology, or environmental chemistry) and possess good communication skills, a command of written and spoken English, and a willingness to develop as an independent scientist.

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Radboud University is a highly ranked, research-intensive university located in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Established in 1923 as the Catholic University of Nijmegen, the university has since grown to become one of the top universities in the country, ranking among the top 1% of universities worldwide.

Application Deadline: 01 September 2024

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Radboud University
  • Department: Microbiology, Faculty of Science
  • Course Level: PhD
  • Award: Gross monthly salary € 2,770 – € 3,539
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Number of Awards: NA
  • Nationality: International
  • The Award Can Be Taken In: Netherlands

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: All
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the Faculty of Science at Radboud University.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
    • Hold an MSc degree in Earth or Chemical Life Sciences (biogeochemistry, geobiology, or environmental chemistry).
    • Have good communication skills and the ability to operate in a dynamic international research team.
    • Have a good command of written and spoken English.
    • Be willing and able to develop themselves into an independent scientist (growth mindset).
    • Experience in geochemical lab work is helpful. Experience in or the willingness to learn quantitative geochemical modelling is essential.
    • Experience in fieldwork would be an advantage.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should address their letter of application to Wytze Lenstra and apply via the provided application button on the university’s website. The application form will detail the documents needed for submission.

Benefits

  • Temporary employment contract (1.0 FTE) of 1.5 years, extendable to 4 years upon positive evaluation.
  • Starting salary of €2,770 gross per month based on a 38-hour working week, increasing to €3,539 in the fourth year.
  • 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
  • Dual Career and Family Support Service.
  • Option for additional days off, choosing between 30 or 41 days of annual leave with full-time employment.
  • Flexible working hours, various leave arrangements, and opportunities for working from home.
  • Good pension plan and various training and development schemes.

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