PhD and Postdoctoral Research Opportunities in Agriculture, Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services, and Sustainability at Wageningen University & Research Wageningen University & Research in Netherlands

Raimon Ripoll Bosch at Wageningen University & Research announces upcoming recruitment for 5 PhD candidates and 2 postdoctoral researchers across three newly awarded projects starting 1 September 2026.

The research sits at the intersection of agriculture, biodiversity, ecosystem services, incentives, reward schemes, and sustainability. The projects include NWO-KIC DECISION (Dairy and Ecology: Co-innovating Business Operations for Nature), EU Horizon Europe ECOPESIA (Enhancing Climate and Ecosystem Outcomes through the Promotion and Upscaling of Payment for Environmental Services in Agriculture), and EU Horizon Europe GrassConnect (Connecting Actors to Enhance Multifunctionality in the Grass-Based Livestock Sector through Ecosystem Service Monitoring and Informed Decision-Making).

This is a strong fit for candidates interested in agricultural systems, ecology, biodiversity conservation, climate and ecosystem outcomes, payment for environmental services, and decision-making in livestock and grass-based production systems. The post does not yet provide formal eligibility criteria, funding details, or an application deadline, but it clearly signals that detailed vacancy announcements will follow in the coming weeks/months.

Prospective applicants should follow the group’s updates and prepare for future PhD and postdoctoral calls in these areas.