Fully Funded PhD Position at Utrecht University, Netherlands: Reconstructing Zeeland’s Historic Landscape Developments (2026)
Utrecht University in the Netherlands is inviting applications for a PhD position in Reconstructing Zeeland’s Historic Landscape Developments. The position is offered by the Faculty of Geosciences, Department of Physical Geography, as part of the research project Re-Flex Zeeland . The project focuses on reconstructing and visualizing how Zeeland’s natural landscapes evolved during periods of rapid sea-level rise over the past 12,000 years. The successful candidate will investigate historic landscape and vegetation changes using fossil plant remains preserved in peat and lake sediments. This opportunity is suitable for graduates with a background in physical geography, Earth sciences, landscape ecology, or a related discipline who have experience in paleogeographic or botanical landscape reconstruction. Applications must be submitted online by 1 November 2026 . PhD Position Overview Category Details Position ...