Utrecht University in Netherlands invites applications for vacant (23) PhD, Postdoctoral and Academic Positions

Utrecht University in Netherlands invites application for vacant PhD and Postdoctoral Scholarships, a university in Utrecht, one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands.

PhD, Postdoctoral and Academic Positions

PhD: Unravelling Clogging Mechanisms in Porous and Fractured RocksRevolutionise our understanding of subsurface processes by visualising clogging in real-time using cutting-edge 4D X-ray imaging.PhD|Education|Research, development, innovationFaculty of GeosciencesDepartment: Department of Earth SciencesApplication deadline: 14 December 2025Job details: PhD: Unravelling Clogging Mechanisms in Porous and Fractured Rocks

PhD position on Land-ocean interaction across the K/Pg boundaryWant to investigate how changing environments influenced the ocean during a major extinction? Join us to reconstruct climate and sediment dynamics.PhD|Education|Research, development, innovationFaculty of GeosciencesDepartment: Department of Earth SciencesApplication deadline: 4 January 2026Job details: PhD position on Land-ocean interaction across the K/Pg boundary

PhD position on Novel experimental turbidity currents in the TurbiFlumeWant to study the role of submarine canyons as conveyors connecting continental shelves to the deep ocean? Join us to experiment with turbidity currents!PhD|Education|Research, development, innovationFaculty of GeosciencesDepartment: Department of Earth SciencesApplication deadline: 5 January 2026Job details: PhD position on Novel experimental turbidity currents in the TurbiFlume

PhD Candidate in Exposomics, Machine Learning and Artificial IntelligenceAre you excited to apply machine learning and artificial intelligence to understand how environmental exposures and biological systems shape human health?PhDFaculty of Veterinary MedicineDepartment: Department Population Health SciencesApplication deadline: 5 January 2026Job details: PhD Candidate in Exposomics, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

PhD Position: Unlocking the potential of after school careAre you interested in exploring Dutch after-school care and gaining insight in the experiences of almost 500,000 children attending this service each week?PhDFaculty of Social and Behavioural SciencesDepartment: Education & PedagogyApplication deadline: 30 November 2025Job details: PhD Position: Unlocking the potential of after school care

PhD position in NeuroscienceReveal the neuronal populations underlying innate fear responses using whole-brain imaging of neuronal activity and gene expression in larval zebrafish!PhDFaculty of ScienceDepartment: Department of BiologyApplication deadline: 15 December 2025Job details: PhD position in Neuroscience

PhD: Integrated Assessment Modelling of Climate Feedbacks, Tipping PointsJoin the EMBRACER project, focusing on the role of climate feedbacks, tipping points, and uncertainties in integrated assessment models (IAMs).PhD|Education|Research, development, innovationFaculty of GeosciencesDepartment: Department of Sustainable DevelopmentApplication deadline: 19 December 2025Job details: PhD: Integrated Assessment Modelling of Climate Feedbacks, Tipping Points

Post Doc: Integrating biodiversity data into spatial energy planningJoin leading researchers in an innovative, international project aligning the energy transition with biodiversity protection.Education|Research, development, innovation|PostdocFaculty of GeosciencesDepartment: Department of Sustainable DevelopmentApplication deadline: 14 December 2025Job details: Post Doc: Integrating biodiversity data into spatial energy planning

PhD position in Polymer-Extracellular Vesicle (EV) HybridsInterested in designing the next-generation of ATMPs? This PhD position focused on polymer-extracellular vesicle (EV) hybrids might be for you!PhDFaculty of ScienceDepartment: Department of Pharmaceutical SciencesApplication deadline: 4 December 2025Job details: PhD position in Polymer-Extracellular Vesicle (EV) Hybrids

PhD Candidate in Agent-Based Modelling and Urban Health: Designing for MovementAre you excited to use data and simulation models to design healthier, more active cities? Join the Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences!PhD|Research, development, innovationFaculty of Veterinary MedicineDepartment: Department Population Health SciencesApplication deadline: 31 December 2025Job details: PhD Candidate in Agent-Based Modelling and Urban Health: Designing for Movement

Postdoc Position in Proteomics and Immuno-OncologyInterested in revealing immune–tumor communication with innovative quantitative proximity proteomics? Join us using mass spectrometry to tackle these challengesPostdocFaculty of ScienceDepartment: Department of Pharmaceutical SciencesApplication deadline: 8 December 2025Job details: Postdoc Position in Proteomics and Immuno-Oncology

Assistant Professor in (arithmetic) algebraic geometry and number theoryWe are looking for an Assistant Professor with expertise in (arithmetic) algebraic geometry or number theory and enthusiasm for teaching. Apply now!Professor, associate professor, assistant professor, lecturerFaculty of ScienceDepartment: Department of MathematicsApplication deadline: 8 December 2025Job details: Assistant Professor in (arithmetic) algebraic geometry and number theory

Assistant Professor in Mathematical ModellingAre you a mathematician working in the broad field of mathematical modelling and interested in real-world applications? Join us!Professor, associate professor, assistant professor, lecturerFaculty of ScienceDepartment: Department of MathematicsApplication deadline: 4 January 2026Job details: Assistant Professor in Mathematical Modelling

PhD Position in Chemical ProteomicsBecome an expert in chemical biology and proteomics by studying protein lipidation and drug–protein interactions.PhDFaculty of ScienceDepartment: Department of ChemistryApplication deadline: 24 November 2025Job details: PhD Position in Chemical Proteomics

PhD Position in PaleoclimatologyJoin a multidisciplinary journey to decode ancient sea level mysteries.PhD|Education|Research, development, innovationFaculty of GeosciencesDepartment: Department of Earth SciencesApplication deadline: 19 December 2025Job details: PhD Position in Paleoclimatology

PhD Position: Feedbacks and Agency in Future Water UseDo you want to study how humans affect the global water cycle? Check the vacancy!PhD|Education|Research, development, innovationFaculty of GeosciencesDepartment: Department of Physical GeographyApplication deadline: 19 December 2025Job details: PhD Position: Feedbacks and Agency in Future Water Use

PhD Position: Scalable Offshore Floating PV SystemsThis PhD project aims to develop a robust, physics-based modelling framework tailored to offshore floating photovoltaic systems.PhD|Education|Research, development, innovationFaculty of GeosciencesDepartment: Department of Sustainable DevelopmentApplication deadline: 30 November 2025Job details: PhD Position: Scalable Offshore Floating PV Systems

Postdoc position in Children’s Active Mobility and Urban EnvironmentsWhy are children and youth walking and cycling less? And how can we design 15-Minute Cities that truly activate their mobility? Join us and find out!Education|Research, development, innovation|PostdocFaculty of GeosciencesDepartment: Department of Human Geography and Spatial PlanningApplication deadline: 30 November 2025Job details: Postdoc position in Children’s Active Mobility and Urban Environments

Assistant Professor in Theoretical High Energy PhysicsJoin us to lead cutting-edge research in theoretical high energy physics and inspire the next generation of scientists.Professor, associate professor, assistant professor, lecturerFaculty of ScienceDepartment: Department of PhysicsApplication deadline: 7 December 2025Job details: Assistant Professor in Theoretical High Energy Physics

PhD on Early Bilingual Language DevelopmentIn this project, you study how the speech sounds that infants hear at home guide their discovery of two languages. Curious? Check the vacancy!PhDFaculty of HumanitiesDepartment: Department of Languages, Literature and CommunicationApplication deadline: 1 December 2025Job details: PhD on Early Bilingual Language Development

PhD position in Mass Spectrometry-Based Antibody AnalysisJoin a world leading lab and study the human immune response using mass spectrometry with a fully funded 4-year PhD programme.PhDFaculty of ScienceDepartment: Department of Pharmaceutical SciencesApplication deadline: 1 December 2025Job details: PhD position in Mass Spectrometry-Based Antibody Analysis

Postdoc position in High-Resolution Native (Single Molecule) Mass SpectrometryJoin a world leading lab to develop single molecule and cross-linking mass spectrometry and study macromolecular protein assemblies!PostdocFaculty of ScienceDepartment: Department of Pharmaceutical SciencesApplication deadline: 1 December 2025Job details: Postdoc position in High-Resolution Native (Single Molecule) Mass Spectrometry

Internship University Clinic for Equine HealthAre you a veterinarian and would you like to work with horses in an academic environment, gain valuable practical experience and provide clinical teaching?PhD|Medical staff (resident, specialist, consultant)|Education|Research, development, innovation|PostdocFaculty of Veterinary MedicineDepartment: Department Clinical SciencesApplication deadline: 30 November 2025Job details: Internship University Clinic for Equine Health