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Your job As a PhD candidate, you will help shape the future of plant‑centred climate control by developing approaches to monitor and interpret canopy‑level photosynthesis using chlorophyll fluorescence imaging and microclimate data. You will work with chlorophyll fluorescence imagers, leaf‑level validation sensors, and multilayer photosynthesis models to quantify how microclimate gradients affect electron transport rate (ETR), photosynthetic efficiency, and yield. This project is part of the GreenControl programme which is funded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO) and 11 companies. This programme encompasses 7 PhD students appointed at the universities of Wageningen, Delft, Eindhoven and Twente. Within GreenControl, you will work in parallel with another PhD in the same group focusing on water related traits and colleagues across different disciplines, technology companies and growers, ensuring that your research results are directly usable in operational climate‑control strategies. Your duties and responsibilities: • Designing and executing greenhouse and vertical‑farm experiments using chlorophyll fluorescence imaging and supporting sensors. • Use and validate multilayer photosynthesis models that integrate ETR, absorbed light, CO₂, temperature and microclimate gradients. • Investigating short‑ and long‑term regulatory processes, including acclimation of photosynthetic capacity. • Collaborating with technology providers, growers and researchers to integrate imaging‑based insights into climate‑control tools. You will work here The research is embedded within the chairHorticulture and Product Physiology, and member of team of Silvere Vialet-Chabrand, which is led by Prof. Leo Marcelis. The Horticulture and Product Physiology (HPP) group at Wageningen University & Research focuses on understanding and controlling plant growth, development, and product quality, particularly in controlled environments such as greenhouses and vertical farms. By integrating plant physiology, modelling, and data-driven approaches, the group aims to predict plant performance and optimize production systems across the entire supply chain, contributing to sustainable and efficient horticulture. Your qualities You are excited about plant physiology, imaging and data‑driven approaches to understand how plants respond to their environment. You enjoy bridging the gap between experimental measurements and modelling frameworks. You also possess: • A completed MSc degree in plant sciences, plant physiology, environmental sciences, physics, engineering, computational biology or a related field; • Experience in experimental plant physiology or modelling/data analysis or image processing; • A result-driven team player with creative ideas; • Excellent communication skills as well as good proficiency in English (both oral and written). 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 Silvere Vialet-Chabrand, via +31634329972 or email: silvere.vialet-chabrand@wur.nl. Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Noorien Abbas Corporate Recruiter, via vacaturemeldingen.psg@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 total for both documents): Complete and up-to-date curriculum vitae; Motivation letter. The maximum length of the documents must not exceed 3 pages. If it exceeds, applications will not be considered. Additional files such as grades and transcripts are not required during this stage and will not be considered. You can apply up to and including 26 May 2026. The first interviews are scheduled for 9 June 2026.

Your job As a PhD candidate, you will contribute to the development of innovative methods and models to monitor and interpret crop canopy transpiration using thermal imaging combined with microclimate sensing. You will work with advanced camera systems, microclimate sensor arrays and crop canopy models to quantify how environmental variability affects canopy transpiration and stomatal behaviour. You will conduct experiments in greenhouses and vertical farms, collaborate with engineers and modellers across work packages, and work closely with technology providers and growers to turn your findings into practical crop‑centred control strategies. This project is part of the GreenControl programme which is funded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO) and 11 companies. This programme encompasses 7 PhD students appointed at the universities of Wageningen, Delft, Eindhoven and Twente. Within GreenControl, you will work in parallel with another PhD in the same group, focusing on carbon related traits and colleagues across different disciplines, technology companies and growers, ensuring that your research results are directly usable in operational climate‑control strategies. Your duties and responsibilities: • Designing and conducting experiments using thermal imaging, climate sensors, and multilayer energy‑balance modelling to quantify canopy transpiration. • Use robust image‑processing and develop data‑integration pipelines that combine imaging, microclimate and crop structural information. • Investigating how airflow, temperature, humidity and light influence stomatal behaviour and daily canopy water use and implement the findings in a mechanistic model. • Collaborating with scientists, engineers, growers and industrial partners to translate scientific insights into algorithms and control‑oriented tools. You will work here The research is embedded within the chair Horticulture and Product Physiology, and member of team of Silvere Vialet-Chabrand, which is led by Prof. Leo Marcelis. The Horticulture and Product Physiology (HPP) group at Wageningen University & Research focuses on understanding and controlling plant growth, development, and product quality, particularly in controlled environments such as greenhouses and vertical farms. By integrating plant physiology, modelling, and data-driven approaches, the group aims to predict plant performance and optimize production systems across the entire supply chain, contributing to sustainable and efficient horticulture. Your qualities You are an enthusiastic researcher motivated to understand how plants interact with their environment and use advanced tools. You enjoy combining quantitative analysis with plant biology and like working at the interface of sensors, modelling and physiological processes. You also possess: • A completed MSc degree in plant sciences, plant physiology, environmental sciences, physics, engineering or a related field; • Skills in experimental plant physiology or experience with modelling, data analysis, sensor interpretation or image processing; • A result-driven team player with creative ideas; • Excellent communication skills as well as good proficiency in English (both oral and written). 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 Silvere Vialet-Chabrand, via +31634329972 or email: silvere.vialet-chabrand@wur.nl. Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Noorien Abbas Corporate Recruiter, via vacaturemeldingen.psg@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 total for both documents): Complete and up-to-date curriculum vitae; Motivation letter. The maximum length of the documents must not exceed 3 pages. If it exceeds, applications will not be considered. Additional files such as grades and transcripts are not required during this stage and will not be considered.

Your job Would you, as a Researcher Ecology like to contribute to advancing knowledge regarding urgent societal challenges related to landscape and biodiversity? Do you have in-depth expertise in (Dutch) flora and fauna and enjoy conducting applied scientific research within a project-based organization? If so, we want to hear from you! Within the Biodiversity and Policy (BP) team of Wageningen Environmental Research (WENR) we are looking for a new colleague. As an ecologist you will perform applied and policy relevant research focusing on monitoring, modelling, protecting, and restoring biodiversity in (agricultural) landscapes and protected areas both nationally and internationally. Here are the links that give you an idea of the projects we are working on: https://research.wur.nl/en/projects/restore-connect-restoring-connectivity-and-landscape-coherence-kb/ rapport-basiskwaliteit-natuur-bebouwde-omgeving.pdf Model for Nature Policy 2024: Automatische validatie, modellering habitattypen, abiotische gebiedskwaliteit, abiotische knelpuntanalyse, nieuwe grenswaarden stikstof – Wageningen University & Research Your duties and responsibilities include: carrying out research, process and interpret research results within project frameworks, and write publications, including peer-reviewed scientific articles and Dutch reports and articles Designing and coordinating (field) research on (Dutch) flora and fauna, landscapes, and forms of agricultural management. Working in a project organization as a project leader in inter- and transdisciplinary research. Translating science based research on ecological knowledge into policy You will work here Your home-base will be the team Biodiversity & Policy of WENR based at the Wageningen Campus of Wageningen University & Research, and you will also collaborate intensively with colleagues in other teams at WENR as well as with researchers in other research institutes in the Netherlands and internationally. You will be working in an enthusiastic multi-discipline team of about 30 colleagues working on research projects related to biodiversity conservation and restoration in a broad-spectrum: societal research related to transformative change to landscape ecology research or research of biodiversity in various ecosystems. By joining you will have the opportunity to be involved in wider projects working alongside a team of passionate, committed colleagues, and be able to build on a wealth of expertise to take this important work forward. Your qualities An MSc or PhD in Biology, Conservation ecology, Forest and Nature Management, or similar Experience in statistical analyses of ecological data Experience with programming in R or Python Dependable, pro-active and self-motivated Proven oral and written communication skills in Dutch (C1 level) and English (C1 level) 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 €3.399,- and €6.228,- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 10 – 11). Additionally, For this role a contract for 28 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 Joke de Jong, Teamlead, joke.dejong@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 25 May 2026. Internal candidates are preferred to apply before 1 May 2026. We review applications on a rolling basis, including before the closing date. As a result, the vacancy may close earlier than indicated. Procedure As part of our selection process, an assessment may be incorporated within the procedure

Your job Do you enjoy working in an innovative, challenging environment with different crops and the latest greenhouse climate technology? Are you proficient in the Dutch language? Then you are the person we are looking for as a greenhouse climate technical specialist at Unifarm, the plant and crop research center of Wageningen University & Research. We would be happy to get in touch with you. As a greenhouse climate specialist, you will be in the greenhouse every day to support colleagues, researchers, and students. In addition to practical cultivation tasks, you are able to set the most optimal climate control for the various greenhouse compartments, climate rooms, and crops. You also enjoy using your practical knowledge of climate and crops to advise researchers and colleagues and to think along about the correct experimental setup. As a greenhouse climate specialist, you: work with automated climate systems (Hoogendoorn, Priva), including setting and monitoring the correct climate in relation to plant growth, weather conditions, and the substrates used; are familiar with “Het Nieuwe Telen” (Next Generation Growing) and have knowledge of plant physiology to optimally manage cultivation in terms of temperature, humidity, CO₂ dosing, light, and screening; are experienced in propagation, cultivation, and harvesting of various crops; can identify plant diseases, abnormalities, and pests; have technical experience in greenhouses (this is a plus). Your team The Greenhouses & Climate Rooms team consists of 30 permanent employees divided into four sections. In the coming years, several greenhouses will be replaced by new ones. Together with several colleagues, you will be responsible for the climate control of the various Unifarm greenhouses and climate rooms. Your workplace Unifarm has around 55 employees and we support the research and education of Wageningen University & Research. We work in two teams: Open Field and Greenhouses & Climate Rooms. Unifarm has very modern and advanced research facilities, including 150 greenhouse compartments and 100 climate chambers, climate cabinets and cooling/freezing rooms, 220 hectares of arable land, processing areas (seed cleaning, drying, and milling), and (field trial) machinery. Your qualities An enthusiastic plant science professional with knowledge of greenhouse climate, cultivation, and technology. Additionally, you: have completed a MAS education in plant cultivation, applied biology, or a comparable education/work experience; are available for on-call duties (after training); can collaborate well with colleagues, researchers, and (international) students; are communicative, have a strong sense of responsibility, and can work according to protocols; can work with MS Office software; hold a valid spraying license or are willing to obtain one; have a good command of the Dutch language. 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: 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 € 3,057.- and € 3,985.- for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 7). This position is for 32-38 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 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 Rinie Verwoert, Glasshouse Manager Nergena, via email: rinie.verwoert@wur.nl or by phone: +31 317 485363, or Jeroen Zonneveld, Glasshouse Manager Serre, via email: jeroen.zonneveld@wur.nl or by phone: +31 317 487979. General information can be found on the website: https://www.wur.nl/en/research/facilities/unifarm. Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Ine van ‘t Land, 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 May 18, 2026. Internal candidates are preferred to apply before April 25, 2026. We review applications on a rolling basis, including before the closing date. As a result, the

Your job Are you interested in working on circular water systems? Do you enjoy working together with other scientists and societal stakeholders on fundamental research questions? Do you want to better understand if treated wastewater can safely be used for future crop irrigation? The Department of Environmental Technology and Wageningen Food Safety Research (WFSR), part of Wageningen University & Research are 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 remove persistent organic micropollutants (OMPS) and recover valuable resources from water, thereby ensuring a clean water cycle . 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 performed in a work package focussed on tools for designing and assessing circular water systems. The work in this work package will be performed in collaboration with another PhD-candidate and post-doc. You will study the safety of crop production in relation to the use of treated wastewater for irrigation. Your focus will be on organic micropollutants (OMPs) and PFAS, and if their presence in treated wastewater limits safe reuse of that water for irrigation, especially in terms of environmental and crop safety. Currently there are no clear guidelines for the presence of OMPs and PFAS in irrigation water. You will perform crucial research to help develop these guidelines while also exploring the mechanisms by which OMPs and PFAS are taken up in plants. Specifically, your duties and responsibilities include: build a model for transfer of OMPs and PFAS from treated wastewaters to crops. To that end you will collect and optimise available models and prioritise the different contaminants; perform experiments to validate the developed model. This will include performing plant-pot experiments and the determination of OMPs and transformation products using state-of-the-art analytical methodologies; identify mechanisms by which OMPs and PFAS are taken up in plants and relate these to the physical-chemical properties of these contaminants; 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, where you will be member of the “Micropollutants & Pathogens” team, which is led by Dr. Nora Sutton. You will be supervised by Dr. Milou van de Schans, Dr. Stefan van Leeuwen and Dr. Nora Sutton. Chemical analysis will be conducted in close collaboration with WFSR. 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 scientific discussions with scientific peers to formulating the relevance of your research within the broader scope of water reuse. You have a broad view and have experience with risk assessment concepts or fate of OMPs in plant systems, for instance during your MSc-thesis or internship. You enjoy learning and developing new concepts and models, and the experimental validation of these. You also possess: a successfully completed MSc degree in environmental sciences, plant sciences, food safety, risk assessment or related field; demonstratable experience or affinity with conceptual risk assessment models or experimental plant systems and chemical analysis; good communication skills, both written and oral, with an affinity for dissemination and collaboration with users; the availability to start your PhD on September 1st 2026. 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

Your job Are you interested in working on circular water systems? Do you want to better understand nature-based technologies for the removal of micropollutants and PFAS from concentrated streams? 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 remove persistent organic micropollutants and recover valuable resources from water, 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 performed in a work package focussed on removing organic micropollutants and PFAS in the context of drinking water production. The work in this work package will be performed in collaboration with 2 other PhD-candidates, drinking water companies and technology developers. You will study the use of biofiltration systems for the removal of organic micropollutants and PFAS from concentrated streams, which are produced by novel membranes developed by a colleague PhD-candidate. Specifically, your duties and responsibilities include obtain fundamental insights in the roles of biodegradation and sorption of organic micropollutants and PFAS in biofiltration systems treating concentrated streams using laboratory experiments; analyze the composition of concentrated streams using LC-MS/MS and HRMS to identify organic micropollutants, PFAS, and their transformation products and advanced methods to characterize dissolved organic carbon composition; develop a predictive model to describe sorption and biodegradation of organic micropollutants and PFAS in biofiltration systems; 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), where you will be member of the ‘Micropollutants & Pathogens team, which is led by Dr. Nora Sutton. You will be co-supervised by Dr. Jouke Dykstra, Dr. Thomas Wagner and Dr. Nora Sutton. Your qualities You are a pro-active communicator who enjoys working together with people from different backgrounds and organization on fundamental research questions. You are well capable to switch from fundamental scientific discussions with scientific peers to formulating the relevance of your research within the broader scope of water reuse. You have obtained experience with performing laboratory experiment to determine the fate of pollutants in aquatic systems, for instance during your MSc-thesis or internship. You enjoy learning and developing new laboratory techniques and protocols. You also possess: a successfully completed MSc degree in environmental sciences, water technology, biotechnology or related field; the availability to start your PhD at September 1st, 2026; demonstratable experience with the analysis of organic micropollutants/PFAS and/or molecular analyses; demonstratable experience with physical-chemical modeling. 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