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Wageningen University & Research (WUR), one of the world's leading institutions in agricultural and environmental sciences, is inviting applications for a Postdoc Researcher in Transitions to Nature-Inclusive Farming Systems . This fully funded position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem services, and agricultural policy through two major research projects funded by the European Union and the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO). The successful candidate will join the Animal Production Systems (APS) Group and work on developing innovative reward schemes that encourage farmers to adopt biodiversity-positive and nature-inclusive farming practices. Applications are open until 20 July 2026 . About the Position Agricultural systems worldwide face increasing pressure to produce food while conserving biodiversity, restoring ecosystems, and reducing environmental impacts. Livestock production,...

Wageningen University & Research (WUR), one of the world's leading institutions in environmental and life sciences, is inviting applications for a Researcher in Nature-Based Adaptation & Ecology . This exciting research position is ideal for scientists passionate about climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, and nature-based solutions (NbS) for addressing global environmental challenges. The successful candidate will join the Climate Resilience Team at Wageningen Environmental Research and contribute to applied research projects that integrate climate adaptation, biodiversity, water management, and sustainable land-use planning in both the Netherlands and international settings. Applications are open until 13 July 2026 , although applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the vacancy may close earlier. About the Position Climate change is increasing pressure on ecosystems, food production, biodiversity, and water resources. Nature-ba...

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam), Netherlands, is inviting applications for a fully funded Postdoctoral Researcher position in Environmental Economics focused on the economic valuation of nature-based solutions (NBS) for climate change adaptation. The position is hosted by the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) and forms part of the Horizon Europe-funded GRACE Project , a major international initiative investigating climate resilience in remote European regions. Applications are open until 30 June 2026 , with the expected start date on 1 October 2026 . About the GRACE Project The successful postdoctoral researcher will join the four-year Horizon Europe project GRACE , which studies climate change adaptation (CCA) solutions in remote regions across Europe. The project investigates how adaptation measures can create benefits not only for local communities but also for wider territories, including urban and peri-urban areas. Examples of expected co-benefits include: Imp...

Wageningen University & Research (WUR), one of the world's leading institutions in life sciences and agricultural research, is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position on the Evolution of Taste Receptors in Specialist Insect–Plant Interactions . This exciting project combines sensory ecology, evolutionary biology, neurobiology, molecular genetics, and chemical ecology to uncover how insects recognize and adapt to their host plants. The position is hosted within the renowned Laboratory of Entomology at Wageningen University and offers an outstanding opportunity to work at the forefront of insect-plant coevolution research. Applications are open until 30 June 2026 . About the Research Project Plants and insect herbivores have been engaged in an evolutionary arms race for millions of years. Plants evolve toxic chemical defenses to deter herbivores, while insects develop detoxification mechanisms and specialized sensory systems to locate and exploit suitable ho...

The WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF, Switzerland, is inviting applications for a fully funded PhD Position in Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) Innovative Sensor Developmen t . This exciting doctoral opportunity combines snow hydrology, environmental monitoring, sensor technology, particle physics, and alpine field research within the framework of the Swiss National Competence Center Muoniverse . The position is based in Davos, Switzerland , one of the world's leading centers for snow and avalanche research. About WSL-SLF The WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF is part of the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) and belongs to the prestigious ETH Domain. WSL conducts internationally recognized research on: Climate change Snow science Hydrology Natural hazards Forest ecosystems Sustainable environmental management The SLF campus in Davos employs approximately 180 researchers, engineers, and technical staff dedicated to advan...