Unlock the opportunities to achieve your career goals by becoming a part of the International PhD Position in Shaping Shoreface Sand Nourishments to Optimise Biodiversity at the Wageningen University & Research. The scholarship is accepting applications for the academic year 2024-2025.

The studentship is open for highly motivated international candidates who need financial support to complete a PhD degree program at Wageningen University & Research.

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a premier institution in the Netherlands renowned for its focus on life sciences, particularly in domains such as healthy food and living environments. With approximately 30 branches, 7,600 employees, and 13,100 students, WUR combines the strengths of Wageningen University and the Wageningen Research Foundation. Known for its interdisciplinary approach and collaboration across various scientific disciplines, WUR consistently ranks as one of the top universities worldwide in its field.

Application Deadline: 17 June 2024

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Wageningen University & Research
• Department: Plant Ecology and Nature Conservation Group
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: Fully funded
• Access Mode: Online application
• Number of Awards: 1
• Nationality: International
• The award can be taken in: Netherlands

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All countries are eligible.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for a PhD position in any subject offered by the Plant Ecology and Nature Conservation Group, with a focus on marine biodiversity and sand nourishment.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Hold an MSc in ecology, (conservation) biology, nature conservation, or a related field.
• Have experience with ecological field studies, particularly involving marine benthos and food webs.
• Show affinity with, and ideally experience in, the analysis of large datasets.
• Be enthusiastic about collaborating with stakeholders and scientists from various disciplines.
• Possess good organizational and communication skills.
• Command of the English language at C1 level; fluency in Dutch or willingness to learn is a plus.
• Experience in collaborating with partners from diverse backgrounds and knowledge about coastal geomorphology are additional advantages.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on the Wageningen University & Research website. Applications should include a filled mandatory form accessible via the provided link, ensuring a comprehensive view of qualifications for better assessment. The application process is online and will remain open until Monday, June 17, 2024. The first interviews are tentatively scheduled for Friday, June 28, and Monday, July 1, 2024.

For more information about this position:
Contact Dr. Juul Limpens via email: [email protected]

For procedural information:
Contact Noorien Abbas, corporate recruiter, via email: [email protected]

Benefits

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment, including:

• Partially paid parental leave.
• Flexible working hours for optimal work-life balance.
• Options to accrue additional compensation/holiday hours by working up to 40 hours per week.
• Access to sports facilities on campus for a small fee.
• A fixed December bonus of 8.3%.
• An excellent pension scheme.
• A gross salary starting from €2,770 per month in the first year, rising to €3,539 in the fourth year, based on a full-time work week of 38 hours.
• A temporary contract for 18 months, extendable for the duration of the project based on performance.
• Comprehensive training opportunities and a unique position in an international, collaborative environment.

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