PhD Position: Governing Transitions Towards a Sustainable Greenhouse Sector Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in Netherlands

PhD opportunity at the University of Groningen in the Environmental Psychology research group on understanding farmers’ motivations to contribute to sustainable transitions . This project sits at the intersection of psychology , agriculture , environmental science , and sociology . The topic is especially relevant for applicants interested in sustainable transitions , group processes , and farmer identities , with an emphasis on research that has both scientific and societal impact. The post is ...

Fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, within the Re-Ge-NL project: Accelerating the transition to a regenerative, remunerative, and socially supported agricultural sector . The project focuses on environmental psychology , sustainability transitions , agriculture , and behavioural science . The PhD research will explore how farmers’ identities and motivations influence sustainability transitions, using longitudinal surveys and experimental studies. The r...

PhD position at the University of Amsterdam on Strategising for the Green Urban Transition in Amsterdam . This opportunity is aimed at candidates interested in climate change , urban planning , geography , environmental science , energy transition , and urban greening . The project asks how climate change affects cities and how cities can develop long-term strategies for a greener and more sustainable future. The post is shared by Jochem de Vries , Head of Department in Geography, Planning and I...

Wageningen University & Research is advertising a PhD candidate position in cytoplasmic genetics , with a focus on the mechanisms behind the maternal inheritance of plastids and mitochondria . The project is part of the ERC-funded research programme CytoInP and is hosted by Wageningen Plant Research . This opportunity is well suited to candidates interested in plant genetics, organelle inheritance, and fundamental biological mechanisms in plants. The post is being shared by Kin Pan Chung , Assis...

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 ...