Wageningen University & Research has initiated a fantastic program named International PhD Position in Global Carbon Cycle and Wildfire Emissions for the academic year of 2024-2025.
This program aims to attract talented international students commencing full-time PhD positions at the university. The appointed candidate will be offered a salary starting from €2,770 per month in the first year, rising to €3,539 per month in the fourth year, based on a full-time working week of 38 hours.
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( votes)The Wageningen University & Research is a public university in Wageningen, Netherlands, specializing in technical and engineering subjects and is an important center for life sciences and agricultural research. Discovered in a region of the Netherlands known as the Food Valley and established in 1918, it has approximately 12,000 students from more than 100 countries.
Application Deadline: 13 May 2024
Brief Description
- University or Organization: Wageningen University & Research
- Department: Meteorology and Air Quality group
- Course Level: PhD
- Award: Fully funded position
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: NA
- Nationality: Open to all nationalities
- The award can be taken in: Netherlands
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: Any subject offered by Wageningen University & Research
- Admissible Criteria: Applicants must:
- Have recently completed a Master’s degree in a related field such as environmental sciences, physics, or computer sciences.
- Demonstrate intermediate statistical and mathematical skills.
- Possess a team player attitude and enjoy multidisciplinary science.
- Have good writing skills and fluency in English language.
- Be available from September 2024 onwards or sooner.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply directly using the “apply” button on the vacancy page on the Wageningen University & Research website. Application deadline is May 13, 2024. Job interviews are scheduled for May 21 and 22, 2024.
Benefits
- Fully funded PhD position with a gross salary starting from €2,770 per month in the first year, rising to €3,539 per month in the fourth year, based on a full-time working week of 38 hours.
- Partially paid parental leave and flexible working hours for better work-life balance.
- Option to accrue additional compensation/holiday hours by working more, up to 40 hours per week.
- December bonus of 8.3%.
- Excellent pension scheme.
- Access to sports facilities on campus.
- Tailored course program.
- Opportunity for personal advancement and mobility within the organization.
- Assistance with Dutch immigration procedures for international candidates and their families.
- Support and information for international employees regarding housing, schooling, and partner employment.
- Possibility of tax exemption on part of salary for certain categories of international staff during the first five years in the Netherlands.