
🌱 Exciting PhD Opportunity in Sustainable Agriculture! 🌱
Are you passionate about the protein transition and biodiversity-positive farming? Wageningen University & Research is looking for a motivated PhD candidate to join the REAP2SOW programme!
This role focuses on integrating novel protein crops like quinoa, white lupin, and aardaker into modern farming systems. You’ll work at the intersection of agronomy, crop modelling, and farmer interaction to design resilient cropping systems for the future.
What’s in it for you? ✅ Fully funded 4-year PhD position. ✅ Work on the “greenest campus” in the Netherlands. ✅ Collaborative research with top-tier Dutch universities. ✅ Competitive salary with excellent benefits (8.3% year-end bonus, great pension).
Key Requirements:
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MSc in Plant Sciences, Agronomy, or a related field.
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Strong analytical skills and enthusiasm for field work.
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Experience with crop modelling is a plus!
📅 Deadline: 23 February 2026 📍 Location: Wageningen, Netherlands
Ready to make an impact on global food security?
View the full job details and apply here:
https://www.wur.nl/en/vacancy/phd-position-designing-cropping-systems-novel-protein-crops
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