A funded PhD position in Plant Cell and Molecular Biology is available at the Chair of Plant Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). The research project investigates how mechanical stress controls cell cycle progression in plants. The position is based in Freising-Weihenstephan and is open until filled.

Utrecht University is offering a PhD position in Neurotoxicity of Herbal Supplements. The four-year research project focuses on in vitro toxicity testing, neuronal effects, the blood-brain barrier and cardiotoxicity. The salary is €3,204–€4,051 per month, with applications due September 13, 2026.

The Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) and Wageningen University are offering a four-year PhD position in phytoplankton trait diversity and ecosystem modelling. The project uses PCLake+ to investigate how phytoplankton traits, biodiversity and environmental change affect lake ecosystem functioning.

The Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) is offering a PhD position in Plant Epigenetics and Genomics in Wageningen, Netherlands. The project investigates how natural epialleles, DNA methylation and gene-expression variation contribute to heritable differences in apomictic dandelions. Applicants with an MSc in Plant Sciences, Bioinformatics, Plant Genomics or a related field can apply by September 30, 2026.

The University of Hohenheim is offering a doctoral position in Plant Ecology within the GreenRobust Cluster of Excellence. The “Scale Matters” project investigates plant gas exchange responses to CO₂ and light across leaf, individual, and stand levels using experiments and process-based modelling. The position starts October 1, 2026, offers up to E13 TV-L at 65% employment, and applications are due by September 15, 2026.

The University of Hohenheim is offering a PhD position in Plant-Microbe Interactions within the GreenRobust Cluster of Excellence. The project investigates how root-associated microbes influence plant reproduction and floral traits under drought. Applicants with a Master’s or Diploma in Biology, Ecology, Plant Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or a related field can apply by September 30, 2026.

The University of Amsterdam is offering a four-year PhD position in plant signal integration. The DFG? NWO VIDI-funded project investigates B4-RAF kinase signaling complexes in Arabidopsis thaliana using molecular biology, protein biochemistry, functional proteomics, quantitative imaging, and genetics.

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz invites applications for a PhD student position in Plant RNA Biology. The three-year, 65% position focuses on alternative RNA splicing, DEAD-box helicases, protein-RNA interactions, and RNA biology in Arabidopsis thaliana.

Heidelberg University invites applications for a PhD position in plant evolutionary biology and genomics within the GreenRobust research environment. The three-year position starts in November 2026 and focuses on genome evolution, diversity, disparity, and plant immune receptor diversification across the Brassicaceae family.

The University of Oldenburg is offering a 36-month, full-time PhD position in Experimental Marine Ecology in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. Funded through the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network ReDiLEEP, the project focuses on response diversity in marine plankton communities, environmental change, biodiversity, resilience, and ecosystem stability. Applications are due by 30 September 2026.

Åbo Akademi University is recruiting a full-time Doctoral Researcher in Evolutionary Ecology of Arctic Phytoplankton in Turku, Finland. The position is part of a Research Council of Finland-funded project investigating climate-driven dispersal, adaptation, and intraspecific diversity in Arctic marine ecosystems. The appointment runs until 31 August 2030, with a starting salary of approximately €2,700 per month. Application deadline: 30 September 2026 at 15:00 Finnish time.