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Wageningen University & Research
Wageningen University and Research is hiring a PhD researcher to study how atmospheric nitrogen deposition changes plant and insect diversity. The work combines field studies across the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark and Sweden with feeding experiments on insect herbivores and pollinators, linking soil chemistry, plant nutrient content and arthropod communities. You will also co-supervise MSc students. Salary is EUR 3,204 to 4,051 gross per month (38 hours a week) on an 18-month fixed-term contract that can extend to 48 months in total. The listing states: "Our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family." The Welcome Center helps with housing, banking and schooling, and international staff may qualify for a partial tax exemption in their first five years. Posted 1 October 2026; closes 25 October 2026.
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Conduct field studies across Northwestern Europe on nitrogen deposition gradients, soil chemistry, plant stoichiometry and plant and arthropod diversity.
Run experiments on how leaf and pollen nutrient concentrations affect insect herbivore and pollinator performance.
Analyze ecological datasets linking soil, plant and insect variables.
Co-supervise MSc thesis students and publish in a PhD thesis and peer-reviewed journals.
MSc in ecology, environmental sciences or a related field.
Experience with ecological fieldwork: soil sampling, vegetation surveys, arthropod sampling and identification.
Advanced data analysis in R.
Excellent English (C1) and a valid driver's license.
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EUR 3K - 4K/mo
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