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Your job Are you interested in mechanosensing in plants? Do you wonder how mechanical responses regulate seed germination? Then we are looking for you! To strengthen the GreenTE project team, we are looking for a post-doctoral researcher. As Postdoc in the GreenTE (Green Tissue Engineering) Gravitation programme, you will be part of a multidisciplinary consortium of 7 Dutch universities. Together, GreenTE will unravel how plants sense and respond to mechanical stimuli. These fundamental insights will be the basis to develop engineering interventions to improve plant regeneration, seed germination and defenses against disease. The successful applicant will be an integral member of the GreenTE community, which offers an open, diverse and inspiring environment to engage in multidisciplinary mechanobiology research at the intersection of biology, chemistry and physics, and is expected to participate in GreenTE events, training and collaborations. In the GreenTE subproject “How do cells communicate during seed germination?” we aim for mapping the mechanical responses during seed germination. The gained knowledge will be linked to transcriptome, translatome and phosphoproteome data to finally create an integrated model of seed germination. Within the team, you will be responsible for investigating how the mechanical responses are converted into biochemical signals. This research might include the identification and characterization of signaling proteins, investigating the effects of genetically modifying these proteins (e.g. By CRISPR) and / or localization studies. Besides carrying out the research project, you will contribute to teaching PhD, MSc and BSc students. Your duties and responsibilities include: Investigating how mechanical responses during seed germination are converted into biochemical signals; Characterizing the biochemical pathways identified; Collaborating with PhD students and postdocs working in our group, as well as with scientists in the GreenTE consortium; Publication of the results in the scientific literature. Your team The GreenTE subproject “How do cells communicate during seed germination?” will run at the Wageningen Seed Science Centre under supervision of Prof. dr. Leónie Bentsink. You will be working in a team with two PhD students and two other post-doctoral researchers. You will work here The research is embedded within the Laboratory of Plant Physiology chair group. You will be member of the Wageningen Seed Science Centre and be supervised by Prof dr Leónie Bentsink. Your qualities You are an ambitious researcher who is collaborative but also values their own project responsibilities You also possess: a PhD degree with a specialization in Plant Science and/or Biochemistry; affinity and or experience with interdisciplinary research; a creative attitude, and you work in a structured and focused way; experience in (plant) molecular biology approaches; experience with experimental research on seeds is an advantage; enthusiasm for working in a team and good communication and English language skills; enthusiasm to contribute to teaching PhD, MSc and BSc students. In our international working environment communication is in English. For this position it is about language level C1 . We offer Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include: sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave; working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance; there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee; a fixed year-end bonus of 8.3%; excellent pension scheme. In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a competitive gross salary of between € 3.456 ,- and € 5.538 ,- for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 10). Additionally, a contract for .8 FTE can be discussed. As for your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract that can be extended for two more years on good performance. Wageningen University & Research offers plenty of opportunities for growth and development, with a strong internal recruitment policy and excellent training programmes. You will work on the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, in an international and open working environment. Coming from abroad Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees. Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research’s International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account, dual career programs or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands. Important information For more information about the position, please contact Leónie Bentsink, Professor, via 0317-481325 or email: leonie.bentsink@wur.nl Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Noorien Abbas, Corporate Recruiter, via vacaturemeldingen.psg@wur.nl. Ready to apply? Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered. You can apply up to and including Monday 11 May 2026. The first interviews are scheduled for Thursday 11 June 2026. Internal candidates are encouraged to apply before 11 April 2026. Procedure As part of our selection process, an assessment may be incorporated within the procedure

Your job Are you an enthusiastic and analytically minded senior researcher with extensive knowledge of agriculture, nitrogen, soil, and nutrient management? Do you have substantial experience in research, project leadership, and acquisition? Then we are looking for you! Due to increasing demand for our research, we are seeking a senior researcher with extensive knowledge of the role of nitrogen in Dutch and European agriculture and its effects on emissions to air and on soil quality. You will contribute to projects that evaluate (inter)national and provincial nitrogen policies, improve and apply emission models, and work on projects in the field of sustainable agriculture. You are capable of conducting independent research and publishing in reports and international journals. You are customer- and results-oriented and a team player. You have strong communication skills and can quickly summarize large amounts of research information into clear publications and advice for clients. You have a large (international) network and extensive experience in leading projects. Your team You will collaborate with your colleagues from the Sustainable Soil Use team, a dynamic group with both experienced and early‑career researchers. In addition, you will work with researchers from other organizations such as PBL and RIVM and with international partners. Where you will work You will join the Sustainable Soil Use team, which focuses on research on sustainable soil management and thereby contributes to more efficient use of resources, mitigating climate change, and reducing nutrient losses in agriculture. In doing so, the team supports sustainable agricultural production and improved soil, water, and air quality. Your qualities You have an analytical and pragmatic mindset and experience in modelling the impacts of agriculture on the environment. You possess strong communication skills and excellent command of both Dutch and English. You are customer‑oriented toward clients and stakeholders. You also have: A PhD in soil science, earth sciences, environmental sciences, agronomy, or a related field Good knowledge of agriculture, nitrogen emissions, and nutrient management At least 5 years of experience with applied research and project management Experience in acquiring large research projects In our international working environment, communication is increasingly conducted in English. For this position, a C1 language level is required. If you are not yet at this level, we will of course support you—our Wageningen in’to Language centre is available to help you develop your skills. As you can see, this position offers plenty of challenges. These can also be viewed as opportunities for development. So, if you do not yet meet every requirement listed in the vacancy but do have solid professional experience, we would still very much like to invite you to apply. We offer Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include: working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance; sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave; there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee; a fixed year-end bonus of 8,3%; excellent pension scheme. In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between €4.045,- and €7.068,- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 11-12). Additionally, For this role a contract for 32 hours can be discussed. As for your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract that can be extended – if possible within (company) organizational circumstances – on good performance. We encourage development and internal mobility within our organisation. Our recruitment and selection policy sets out the conditions that apply specifically to you as a (former) employee. If you have any questions, we are happy to help. Coming from abroad Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees. Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center. This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job. Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research’s International Communitypage contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands. Important information For more information about the position, please contact Gert Jan Reinds, teamlead Sustainable Soil Use, via 0317-486508 of e-mail: gertjan.reinds@wur.nl and/or Gerard Velthof, Senior researcher / Special professor, via gerard.velthof@wur.nl Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Jouke van Oostenbrugge, corporate recruiter, via jouke.vanoostenbrugge@wur.nl. Ready to apply? Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered. You can apply up to and including 11 May 2026. Internal candidates are preferred to apply before 19 April 2026. Procedure As part of our selection process, an assessment may be incorporated within the procedure

Lund University Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46 000 students and 8 500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. Research and education at the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (MGeo) addresses fundamental and applied questions on the Earth’s past, present and future climate and environment, including people’s interactions with the natural world and consequences for human wellbeing. MGeo advances and deploys cutting-edge methods, models and technologies in environmental science, quaternary sciences, bedrock geology, paleontology, physical geography, biodiversity and ecosystem science, remote sensing, Geographic Information Science (GIS), and computational science for health and environment, to study processes spanning from the microscopic to the planetary, across all time scales. Subject description Our research group has mapped Sweden’s most natural primary (also called old-growth)  forests and compared them with production forests. We have shown that natural forests differ significantly from managed forests in terms of function, such as drought tolerance and carbon storage, but we still lack data on how these forest types differ in terms of biodiversity. This project will focus on comparing different biodiversity indicators between primary forests and managed forests, with a focus on Sweden’s most natural lowland boreal old-growth forests. The main task is to collect relevant data on the condition of the forests and to statistically analyze differences in the abundance/diversity of various organism groups, as well as how this abundance/diversity varies across different scales and due to different geographical factors. The work may also involve detailed analyses of how different aspects of biodiversity are promoted by forest structures, continuity, and connectivity, as well as any potential effects of biodiversity on forest ecosystems. The project focuses on ants, birds, and plants. Work duties The main duties involved in a post-doctoral posistion is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.  The specific work involves data collection and analysis of biodiversity indicators from existing primary forests as well as forests that have been harvested at different points in time. The work involves extensive fieldwork, data analysis using geographic datasets, spatial analyses, and statistical programs/computational tools. The position is therefore suitable for a person who is prepared to spend a lot of time in the field, covering large distances on foot, and who has a strong background in biodiversity, a strong interest in environmental issues, a solid foundation in quantitative methods such as mathematics, statistics, and programming, broad knowledge of natural and anthropogenic processes affecting biodiversity and forest function, and a willingness to conduct fieldwork in remote and physically demanding environments. The post-doctoral-fellow will be part of a research group focused on understanding human impacts on boreal forests. This may involve participation in related studies and data collection efforts. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIw3PekWDRM for an insight into what we have done previously and what the fieldwork can involve. Qualification requirements Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the date of employment decision. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier. Additional requirements: Very good oral and written proficiency in English. Very good knowledge of computer-based calculations, GIS and programming PhD degree in Science Assessment criteria and other qualifications This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject. For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria: A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research. Teaching skills. Additional assessment criteria: Field work expereince Drivers license Experience of field inventory of biodiversity Experience of analysis of data, especially data on biodiversity Good knowledge in GIS Good knowledge in quantitative methods Good knowledge in programming, calculation tools (such as matlab, python or R), and statistics Expereince in formulating and answering research questions Knowledge in boreal forests, forest management and Swedish forest history Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development. Terms of employment This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of a maximum of XX years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S and OFR/S, dated 1st February 2022.  Instructions on how to apply Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing: résumé/CV, including a list of publications, a general description of past research and future research interests (no more than one page), contact information of at least two references, copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered. Welcome with your application! Apply Now

Your job Are you interested to work with 100 pioneering farmers in the Netherlands, and you have affinity with data collection tools? Within the ReGeNL project, we are looking for a junior researcher to technically support the monitoring campaigns of the pioneering farmers within ReGeNL. There is steadily growing pressure on agriculture and the entire food system to increase global production while promoting sustainability in terms of farmers’ incomes, soil health, input use, and environmental and climate impact. Regenerative agriculture is a promising avenue to support a healthy, multi-functional and future-proof soil and farming system. Together with regenerative Dutch farmers, ReGeNL is developing a future-proof agricultural sector in which agriculture goes hand in hand with soil health and nature restoration, and a good revenue model for farmers. Between now and 2030, ReGeNL will start the transition to regenerative agriculture with 1000 farmers. The aim is to make regenerative agriculture the new normal by 2040. In this role you support the monitoring of a 100 pioneer regenerative farmers within the ReGeNL program. Wageningen University, together with partners, has the responsibility to monitor and study the changes in practices of these farmers and what the outcomes of these changes are. Annual fieldwork will take place to monitor various aspects of the soil and to make an inventory of management practices these pioneer farmers apply. Various steps are needed to perform a successful monitoring campaign, such as onboarding and field selection, preparation of the sample locations according to a statistical sampling design, and setting up and implementing different types of questionnaires, all in which you’ll play an important role. In this role you provide the technical support for such aspects. Key responsibilities will be to: Gather spatial information on the pioneer farms. Implement a statistical sampling design into QGIS and QField to support the researchers during their fieldwork. Gather collected field-level questionnaire data from QField and harmonize these. Set up yearly questionnaires in Qualtrics to gather information about the farm and their management practices. Compile harmonized datasets based on collected data. Support day-to-day handling of data and data collection requests. You will work at the Soil Geography and Landscape group The mission of the group is to improve and share understanding of patterns and dynamics of soils, landscapes and earth surface dynamics and their drivers, like climate change and human-landscape interactions. The group uses integrative approaches that combine biophysical and anthropogenic elements to gain insight in past, present and future system dynamics. Through this, we aim to support system-based solutions in land management and spatial planning, sustainable management of soils, landscapes and ecosystems (e.g. sandy, riverine, deltaic and urban), and protection of cultural and geoheritage. Together with three other chair groups, the Soil Geography and Landscape Group forms the Wageningen Soil Cluster, which has an excellent international reputation in soil science. Your qualities You have a background in environmental or agricultural sciences (MSc level), strong affinity with GIS, and find it easy to connect to Dutch farmer realities. You like it to be an in-between person between IT and research, developing user friendly tools for data collection in the field. You ideally have experience with: Working with large spatial datasets, such as environmental data cubes. Applying and evaluating a statistical sampling design in R. Mapping and attribute forms in QGIS and QField. Setting up and evaluating structured questionnaires. Data harmonization. Being a team player. Fluent use of Dutch, both in speaking and in writing, is required for this role. We offer Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include: sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave; working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance; there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee; a fixed year-end bonus of 8.3%; excellent pension scheme. In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a competitive gross salary of between €3.708,- and €5.057,- for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 9). This position is for 0,8 FTE (30,4 hours per week). As for your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract that can be extended – if possible within (company) organizational circumstances – on good performance. We encourage development and internal mobility within our organisation. Our recruitment and selection policy sets out the conditions that apply specifically to you as a (former) employee. If you have any questions, we are happy to help. Coming from abroad WUR welcomes applications from international candidates. However, for applicants for this specific position from outside the EU/EFTA zone, immigration restrictions may apply based on Dutch and EU immigration laws. Such candidates may be eligible for an “orientationyear” in the Netherlands or a visa as a “knowledgemigrant”. Important information For more information about the position, please contact Titia Mulder, via titia.mulder@wur.nl and/or Cynthia van Leeuwen, via cynthia.vanleeuwen@wur.nl Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Jessa Rozema, Corporate Recruiter, via jessa.rozema-stol@wur.nl Ready to apply? Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered. You can apply up to and including 15 May 2026. Internal candidates are preferred to apply before 11 April 2026. Procedure As part of our selection process, an assessment may be incorporated within the procedure

Your job Ready to make a real difference in sustainable horticulture? As a higher professional education (HBO) researcher in plant resilience, you will contribute to research into new solutions for the prevention and control of plant diseases and pests in greenhouse horticulture. You will contribute to the development of sustainable cultivation systems in which the use of chemical plant protection products can be further reduced or eliminated. Your work focuses on practical research in the greenhouse and laboratory to provide answers to research questions from growers, suppliers and government bodies. Within the plant health team, you will be responsible for coordinating and carrying out trials involving plant diseases and pests in the laboratory and greenhouse, both at the experimental farm in Bleiswijk and in the field. Your tasks and responsibilities as a plant resilience researcher (HBO level) are: conducting trials involving plant diseases and pests in the laboratory and greenhouse; designing, organising and carrying out experiments; processing, interpreting and reporting research data, and contributing to reports, (web) articles and newsletters; supervising interns and students. Your team You will be working alongside other colleagues involved in this area (5 research scientists, 4 higher vocational education researchers, and interns). This group forms part of the plant health team, which comprises 24 colleagues. You will be based in Bleiswijk, where we have modern laboratory and greenhouse facilities. You will work here The crop health team is part of Wageningen Plant Research, where over 100 other colleagues are actively working towards sustainable greenhouse horticulture, both at our site in Bleiswijk and in Wageningen. Your qualities You have an interest in plant resilience and are driven to conduct application-oriented research aimed at making greenhouse horticulture more sustainable. You are enthusiastic, flexible, a strong communicator, and a good planner and multi-tasker. You also posses: a completed higher professional education (HBO) degree in plant pathology, applied biology or biological laboratory science; you have demonstrable experience in setting up, coordinating and carrying out laboratory and greenhouse trials for plant health research; you have experience with bioassays and microscopy; additional experience with other (bio)chemical analytical methods is an advantage; knowledge of and experience in greenhouse horticulture is an advantage; category B driving licence. For this role, it is important to have a good command of both Dutch and English. The language level required for this role is B2. If you do not yet have this level, we will of course help you and you can contact our language centre, Wageningen in’to Language You will see that there are plenty of challenges ahead of you. These challenges can also be seen as opportunities for development. So, if you do not yet have the track record specified in the vacancy but do have solid work experience, we would still like to invite you to apply. Scale 7 up to and including 10 WUR welcomes applications from international candidates. However, for applicants for this specific position from outside the EU/EFTA zone, immigration restrictions may apply based on Dutch and EU immigration laws. Such candidates may be eligible for an “orientationyear” in the Netherlands or a visa as a “knowledgemigrant”. We offer Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include: working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance; sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave; there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee; a fixed year-end bonus of 8,3%; excellent pension scheme. In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between €2.979,- and €4.374,- for a full-This position is for 24 hour a week. As for your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract that can be extended – if possible within (company) organizational circumstances – on good performance. We encourage development and internal mobility within our organisation. Our recruitment and selection policy sets out the conditions that apply specifically to you as a (former) employee. If you have any questions, we are happy to help. Coming from abroad Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees. Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center. This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job. Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research’s International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands. Important information For more information about the position, please contact Caroline van der Salm, teamlead, via e-mail: caroline.vandersalm@wur.nl or via +31 317-484355 or with Johanna Bac-Molenaar, senior researcher, via e-mail: johanna.molenaar@wur.nl or +31 (0)317489480 Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Ine van’t Land, Corporate Recruiter, via email: ine.vantland@wur.nl. Ready to apply? Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered. You can apply up to and including 18 May 2026. Internal candidates are preferred to apply before 3 May 2026. We review applications on a

Your job Are you interested in working on circular water systems? Do you want to better understand ion exchange as a technology for ammonium removal in the next generation of municipal wastewater treatment technologies? Join our research consortium! The Department of Environmental Technology of Wageningen University & Research is looking for a PhD candidate within the research consortium BlueVantage. BlueVantage is a large research program with scientific and societal partners that aims to tackle growing water challenges by finding new ways to reuse water safely and sustainably. To that end, BlueVantage explores new treatment technologies to recover valuable resources from water and to remove persistent organic micropollutants, thereby ensuring a clean water cycle for economy, ecology and society. The research in BlueVantage is divided over different thematic work packages in which a number of PhDs, their supervisors and societal partners together work on the ambitions of BlueVantage. This PhD-position will be positioned in a work package focussed on the next generation of municipal wastewater treatment technologies. The work in this work package will be performed in collaboration with 2 other PhD-candidates, water authorities and technology developers. You will study the use of ion-exchange for ammonium removal from wastewater streams. You will identify strategies for reduction of chemical use in ion exchange by developing mechanistic models and by conducting laboratory experiments. Specifically, your duties and responsibilities include obtain fundamental insights in ion exchange as a technology for ammonium removal and recovery from wastewater, applied in the next generation of wastewater treatment; conduct experiments to determine relevant parameters for ammonium removal in a complex matrix and for subsequent regeneration; develop a predictive model to describe competitive removal of ammonium and other ions by ion exchange in Julia, Python or Matlab; take part in BlueVantage activities, such as consortium meetings, workshops, stakeholder interaction and courses; pro-actively communicate your research findings with partners within and outside of the BlueVantage consortium; publish your research in peer-reviewed journals and present your research at (inter)national conferences. You will work here The research is embedded within the Department of Environmental Technology (www.ete.wur.nl). You will be co-supervised by Dr. Paula van den Brink and by Dr. Jouke Dykstra. Your qualities You are a pro-active communicator who enjoys working together with people from different backgrounds and organizations. You are well capable to switch from fundamental discussions with scientific peers to formulating the relevance of your research within the broader scope of water reuse. You have experience with laboratory experiments in complex matrices, with physical-chemical or process modelling, and with programming. You also possess: a successfully completed MSc degree in environmental sciences, water technology, (bio) process technology, chemical engineering, or a closely related field; the availability to start your PhD on September 1, 2026; hands-on experience with experimental methods (in water technology) for separations and characterization; proven experience with physical-chemical or process modeling; the ability to bridge fundamental knowledge, such as adsorption science, with applied process engineering concepts. For this position your command of the English language is expected to be at C1 level. Sometimes it is necessary to submit an internationally recognised Certificate of Proficiency in the English Language. More information can be found here. We offer Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include: partially paid parental leave; working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance; there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee; a fixed year-end bonus of 8.3%; excellent pension scheme. In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will receive a fully funded PhD position and you will be offered a course program tailored to your needs and the research team. The gross salary for the first year is € 3.059,- per month rising to € 3.881,- in the fourth year in according to the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale P). This is based on a full-time working week of 38 hours. We offer a temporary contract for 18 months which will be extended for the duration of the project if you perform well. We encourage development and internal mobility within our organisation. Our recruitment and selection policy sets out the conditions that apply specifically to you as a (former) employee. If you have any questions, we are happy to help. You will work on the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, in an international and open working environment. Coming from abroad Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees. Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research’s International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account, dual career programs or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands. Important information For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Jouke Dykstra via email: Jouke.Dykstra@wur.nl. Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Evelien Janssen, Corporate Recruiter, via email: evelien.janssen@wur.nl. Ready to apply? You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered. To apply, please send the following documents (max. 3 pages in