Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Plant Biology in Netherlands
Positions in plant biology in netherlands
2 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open positions in plant biology in the Netherlands include Wageningen University & Research and University of Amsterdam.
Wageningen University & Research
Netherlands
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1 month ago
Wageningen University & Research is advertising a postdoctoral researcher position in the Biosystematics Group on plant immune responses against insect egg deposition . The project is part of the NWO Open Technology Programme grant Early Intervention Pest Resistance (EI-RESIST): Understanding and harnessing egg-killing traits for crop resistance breeding , in collaboration with Klaas Bouwmeester, Lotte Caarls, Robin van Velzen, and plant breeding companies. The postdoc will join an insect-focuse...
Microbiology
Environmental Science
Agriculture
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1 month ago
Andre Kuhn
University of Amsterdam
Netherlands
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1 month ago
PhD opportunity at the Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences , University of Amsterdam , in the group of Andre Kuhn (Assistant Professor). The project focuses on biochemical characterisation of signal integration in plants , specifically how protein kinase complexes help plant cells rapidly integrate multiple, often contradictory, environmental signals at the cellular level. This opening is well suited to candidates interested in plant biology , cell signaling , biochemistry , and molecular mec...
Biochemistry
Plant Biology
Biology
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1 month ago
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North Carolina State University
United States
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2 months ago
PhD opportunity at North Carolina State University in the Crop Science Graduate Program , focused on plant physiology , root development , and rubber dandelion research. The project is part of an NSF-funded research effort and is a strong fit for applicants interested in plant sciences , crop science , and agricultural research. Eligibility highlights include a BS and MS in Plant Sciences or a related discipline , prior plant physiology research experience, and preferably root physiology experie...
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Plant Biology
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Living costs in Netherlands
Estimated costs in Netherlands.
MonthlyYearly | Netherlands |
|---|---|
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | €2.2k $2,400/yr |
 Dining Out & Social Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year | €2.0k $2,160/yr |
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | €13.8k $15,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Professor
University of Amsterdam
Netherlands
Research Interests
Virology
Microbiology
Plant Biology
Plant-pathogen Interaction
Protein Regulation
University of Amsterdam
Netherlands
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Plant Biology
Cell Signaling
Drought Physiology
Assistant Professor
Wageningen University & Research
Netherlands
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Botany
Copula Theory
Econometric
Graphical Models
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Full professor and Chair
Wageningen University & Research
Netherlands
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Plant Reproduction
Phytohormones
Professor (Plant Photobiology)
Utrecht University
Netherlands
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Photobiology
Photosynthesis
Assoc. Professor
Wageningen University & Research
Netherlands
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Photobiology
Plant Physiology
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