Utrecht University in Netherlands invites application for vacant PhD and Postdoctoral Scholarships, a university in Utrecht, one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands.
Jobs
Postdoctoral Researcher in (ocean) biogeochemical modellingJoin us in a study on investigating the impact of ocean acidification, the ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth’s oceans, on the marine phosphorus cycle.Education|Research, development, innovation|PostdocFaculty of GeosciencesDepartment: Department of Earth SciencesApplication deadline: 1 March 2026Job details: Postdoctoral Researcher in (ocean) biogeochemical modelling
PhD Position in Explainable AI for High-Stake Decision MakingContribute to shaping how AI explains its decisions, helping humans make informed choices in complex, high-stake situations.PhDFaculty of ScienceDepartment: Department of Information and Computing SciencesApplication deadline: 9 March 2026Job details: PhD Position in Explainable AI for High-Stake Decision Making
PhD: Physics-informed AI-modelling of land surface processesAre you the motivated PhD candidate with an interest in applying AI methods to earth system models?PhD|Education|Research, development, innovationFaculty of GeosciencesDepartment: Department of Physical GeographyApplication deadline: 22 February 2026Job details: PhD: Physics-informed AI-modelling of land surface processes
PhD position in Nanoscale Rock Magnetism and Magnetic ImagingUnlock magnetic secrets preserved in nanoscale particles from critical periods in Earth’s history by combining quantum imaging with electron microscopy.PhD|Education|Research, development, innovationFaculty of GeosciencesDepartment: Department of Earth SciencesApplication deadline: 15 February 2026Job details: PhD position in Nanoscale Rock Magnetism and Magnetic Imaging
Postdoctoral Researcher in Data-Driven Micromagnetic ModellingDiscover how nanoscale magnetic vortices record Earth’s magnetic field using quantum microscopy and data-driven micromagnetic simulations.Education|Research, development, innovation|PostdocFaculty of GeosciencesDepartment: Department of Earth SciencesApplication deadline: 15 February 2026Job details: Postdoctoral Researcher in Data-Driven Micromagnetic Modelling
Junior embryologist / IVF technician Equine SciencesDo you want to support a vibrant clinical programme in all activities related to in vitro production and preservation of horse embryos? Apply now!Technical and laboratory|Research, development, innovationFaculty of Veterinary MedicineDepartment: Department Clinical SciencesApplication deadline: 27 February 2026Job details: Junior embryologist / IVF technician Equine Sciences
PhD Candidate on impacts of nitrogen deposition on tree-soil relationsAre you fascinated by how nitrogen deposition and soil processes shape forest health under environmental stressors? Join our interdisciplinary research project!PhDFaculty of Veterinary MedicineDepartment: Department Population Health SciencesApplication deadline: 3 March 2026Job details: PhD Candidate on impacts of nitrogen deposition on tree-soil relations
PhD Position: Quantifying Indoor and Occupational Microplastic ExposureAre you fascinated by plastics beyond what you can see and motivated to quantify microplastics in indoor and occupational air, and to design interventions?PhDFaculty of Veterinary MedicineDepartment: Department Population Health SciencesApplication deadline: 28 February 2026Job details: PhD Position: Quantifying Indoor and Occupational Microplastic Exposure
Postdoc Position in Gene RegulationDoes the process of transcription excite you? Join our supportive team!PostdocFaculty of ScienceDepartment: Department of BiologyApplication deadline: 10 February 2026Job details: Postdoc Position in Gene Regulation
Lecturer BioinformaticsJoin us to teach bioinformatics and computational biology courses that equip the next generation of life science researchers with essential skills.Professor, associate professor, assistant professor, lecturerFaculty of ScienceDepartment: Department of BiologyApplication deadline: 30 January 2026Job details: Lecturer Bioinformatics
PhD Position in Root Interactions with Suberin-Inducing MicrobesJoin our team to investigate how microbes induce root suberization!PhDFaculty of ScienceDepartment: Department of BiologyApplication deadline: 15 February 2026Job details: PhD Position in Root Interactions with Suberin-Inducing Microbes
Postdoc position in the simulation of coastal plastic pollutionIn this project you develop new ways to simulate the dispersion of large plastic items in the coastal ocean. Interested? Apply now!PostdocFaculty of ScienceDepartment: Department of PhysicsApplication deadline: 2 March 2026Job details: Postdoc position in the simulation of coastal plastic pollution
Analytical Chemistry Analyst GeoLabWe are looking for an analytical chemistry analyst with an affinity for scientific research to strengthen our team in the PFAS laboratory!Technical and laboratoryFaculty of GeosciencesDepartment: Department of Earth SciencesApplication deadline: 8 February 2026Job details: Analytical Chemistry Analyst GeoLab
Postdoc Position in Synthetic Cell for Artificial Kidney DevelopmentMotivated to develop the next generation of dialysis by incorporating adaptive synthetic cells? Join the groups of Roos Masereeuw and Tina Vermonden!PostdocFaculty of ScienceDepartment: Department of Pharmaceutical SciencesApplication deadline: 2 February 2026Job details: Postdoc Position in Synthetic Cell for Artificial Kidney Development
Assistant Professor in Wildlife Ecology & Nature RestorationPassionate ecologist committed to linking fundamental wildlife ecology to the challenges of nature restoration and biodiversity recovery in north-western EuropeProfessor, associate professor, assistant professor, lecturerFaculty of ScienceDepartment: Department of BiologyApplication deadline: 19 February 2026Job details: Assistant Professor in Wildlife Ecology & Nature Restoration
PhD position in Interdisciplinary Social ScienceAre you interested in researching activism and mental health? Join Care2Act project as a PhD candidate!PhDFaculty of Social and Behavioural SciencesDepartment: Social SciencesApplication deadline: 27 February 2026Job details: PhD position in Interdisciplinary Social Science
Postdoc on activism and mental healthAre you interested in researching activism and mental health? Join Care2Act project as a postdoctoral researcher!PostdocFaculty of Social and Behavioural SciencesDepartment: Social SciencesApplication deadline: 27 February 2026Job details: Postdoc on activism and mental health
Lecturer in Applied EconomicsDo you want to inspire our students as a lecturer in Applied Economics? Join our team!Professor, associate professor, assistant professor, lecturer|EducationFaculty of Law, Economics and GovernanceDepartment: Utrecht University School of EconomicsApplication deadline: 31 January 2026Job details: Lecturer in Applied Economics
Technicians for FLOW consortiumJoin the 23-M€ Zwaartekracht research consortium FLOW – Protein Quality for Health.Technical and laboratoryFaculty of ScienceDepartment: Department of ChemistryApplication deadline: 31 January 2026Job details: Technicians for FLOW consortium
PhD position on debris flow magnitude and frequenciesWant to investigate how climate and geology influence debris flows initiation, growth, and potential impact? Excited? Join our team.PhDFaculty of GeosciencesDepartment: Department of Physical GeographyApplication deadline: 16 February 2026Job details: PhD position on debris flow magnitude and frequencies
PhD: Impact of terrigenous mineral input on marine silicate alterationThe Department of Earth Sciences is looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate with a background in Earth Sciences, Geochemistry or other appropriate fields.PhD|Education|Research, development, innovationFaculty of GeosciencesDepartment: Department of Earth SciencesApplication deadline: 1 February 2026Job details: PhD: Impact of terrigenous mineral input on marine silicate alteration
PhD position in modelling and representation of geographic questionsDo you want to develop innovative methods to make geographic data smarter and more question-aware? Apply now!PhD|Education|Research, development, innovationFaculty of GeosciencesDepartment: Department of Human Geography and Spatial PlanningApplication deadline: 31 January 2026Job details: PhD position in modelling and representation of geographic questions
PhD: Semantic Modelling of Geodata Sources and Geo-analytical WorkflowsAdvance next-generation GeoQA: turn complex geographic questions into actionable answer maps with AI. Join us and shape the future of geospatial reasoning!PhD|Education|Research, development, innovationFaculty of GeosciencesDepartment: Department of Human Geography and Spatial PlanningApplication deadline: 31 January 2026Job details: PhD: Semantic Modelling of Geodata Sources and Geo-analytical Workflows
Technician Ombion: standardisation of in vitro assaysJoin the Ombion Centre and contribute to animal-free technologies and biomedical translation!Technical and laboratory|Research, development, innovationFaculty of Veterinary MedicineDepartment: Department Clinical SciencesApplication deadline: 31 January 2026Job details: Technician Ombion: standardisation of in vitro assays
PhD: Building the infrastructure for (mass) mobilisationDo you want to strengthen democracy, empower communities, and drive sustainable transitions? Join us as a PhD candidate!PhD|Education|Research, development, innovationFaculty of GeosciencesDepartment: Department of Sustainable DevelopmentApplication deadline: 15 February 2026Job details: PhD: Building the infrastructure for (mass) mobilisation
