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Helen Toxopeus

11 months ago

PhD in Regenerative Agriculture Financing and Sustainability at Utrecht University Utrecht University in Netherlands

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

The position is fully funded for four years, with a gross monthly salary ranging from €3,059 to €3,881 (full-time, scale P of the Dutch Universities CAO). Additional benefits include 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus, pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, flexible working conditions, and professional development opportunities. Utrecht University offers additional benefits such as sports and cultural programs and a flexible employment model.

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Expired

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Utrecht University

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Agriculture
Finance
Empirical Research
Biodiversity
Sustainable Agriculture
Environmental Sustainability
Dutch Language
Economic Policy
Sustainable Finance
Economics

About this position

Utrecht University School of Economics is offering a fully funded four-year PhD position focused on the financing of the transition to regenerative agriculture in the Netherlands. The position is part of the ReGeNL project, which aims to support 1,000 Dutch farmers in adopting regenerative agricultural practices. The research will address how nature-inclusive transitions in agriculture can be financed at the farm, supply chain, and regional levels, considering the roles of both public and private stakeholders. The PhD candidate will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary research community, collaborating with colleagues from law, sustainability, and economics, as well as with other ReGeNL PhD students at Dutch universities. The project is closely linked to the Sustainable Finance Lab and involves both literature review and qualitative empirical research, including fieldwork with farmers and stakeholders. Supervision will be provided by Dr. Helen Toxopeus and Dr. Friedemann Polzin. Applicants should have a research master's (or academic master's with strong research credentials) in a relevant field, experience or interest in qualitative research, and fluency in Dutch and English. The position offers a competitive salary, full benefits, and professional development opportunities. The application deadline is November 9, 2025, with interviews scheduled for November 19, 2025. For more information or questions, candidates can contact Dr. Helen Toxopeus at [email protected].

Funding details

The position is fully funded for four years, with a gross monthly salary ranging from €3,059 to €3,881 (full-time, scale P of the Dutch Universities CAO). Additional benefits include 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus, pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, flexible working conditions, and professional development opportunities. Utrecht University offers additional benefits such as sports and cultural programs and a flexible employment model.

What's required

Applicants must have a research master's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Economic Policy, Economic Geography, Sociology, or a related field. An academic master's degree may also be suitable if the candidate can demonstrate research affinity through methodological coursework, an excellent thesis, outstanding grades, or research-related electives. Experience with or a strong interest in qualitative research (such as interviews, case studies, or participant observation) is required. Interest in biodiversity, nature-based solutions, agriculture, climate, finance, and/or stakeholder processes is expected. Candidates must be proactive team players with excellent communication skills and must be fluent in both Dutch and English.

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