Leipzig University is hiring a Research Associate in Botany specializing in Plant Taxonomy and Plant Physiology. The position involves university teaching, laboratory training, fieldwork, and biological research within the Faculty of Life Sciences.
Leipzig University is offering a PhD position in Plant Biology within the Plant Physiology group. The DFG-funded doctoral project investigates how microalgae transform into stress-resistant dormant spores through molecular, genetic, and physiological mechanisms.
The University of Cologne is offering 10 doctoral researcher positions in Plant Ecological Genetics through the DFG-funded TRR 341 Collaborative Research Centre. International applicants with backgrounds in plant sciences, molecular biology, genetics, ecology, AI, systems biology, and bioinformatics are encouraged to apply.
The CRC Transregio TRR 341 research consortium in Germany is offering 10 PhD positions in Plant Ecological Genetics. The doctoral projects investigate how plants adapt to environmental challenges through genetics, evolution, microbiomes, genomics, and ecological processes.
The Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) is offering a postdoctoral research position in agricultural robotics, soil sensing, machine learning, and digital farming. The researcher will develop high-resolution soil monitoring workflows using autonomous field robots, AI-driven data analysis, and virtual farming environments.
The University of Hohenheim is offering a doctoral research position in Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) under the EU-funded AKIS4FNSSA project. The PhD researcher will study mission-oriented innovation systems supporting agroecological transitions, climate resilience, and sustainable food systems in Africa and Europe.
The University of Hohenheim is offering a Research Assistant position in chemistry focused on metal-free catalysts, hydrogenation reactions, and organic synthesis. The role includes a PhD opportunity, competitive TV-L EG13 salary, and interdisciplinary research combining synthetic chemistry with data science.
BOKU University Vienna is inviting applications for a Full Professor of Crop Breeding and Genomics. The permanent professorship focuses on sustainable agriculture, plant genetics, predictive breeding, genomics, and innovative crop improvement technologies.
The University of Vienna is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Position in Plant Phylogenomics at the Department of Botany and Biodiversity Research. This six-year academic opportunity offers researchers the freedom to develop independent projects in plant evolutionary biology, genomics, and molecular systematics.
The University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli” in Italy is offering 11 funded PhD positions in Science and Engineering for the Environment and Sustainability for 2026. The program welcomes international early-stage researchers working in environmental science, engineering, agriculture, architecture, chemistry, geology, and sustainability-related disciplines.
Umeå University offers four competitive two-year postdoctoral scholarships in plant molecular biology and genomics, covering transposable elements, conifer climate adaptation, single-nucleus sequencing, and cell adhesion mechanobiology.
Umeå University offers a two-year postdoctoral scholarship in plant molecular biology within the Con-TEki project. The research focuses on transposable elements, conifer genomics, and single-nucleus sequencing method development.
Umeå University in Sweden is offering a two-year postdoctoral scholarship in Plant Cell Wall Biology, Biophysics, and Spatial Transcriptomics. The position focuses on integrating advanced imaging, molecular profiling, and computational approaches to understand plant root development.
Umeå University in Sweden is offering two funded PhD positions in Plant Science at the Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC). The projects focus on conifer functional genomics and plant cell wall dynamics using advanced molecular biology, bioinformatics, microscopy, and genetic approaches.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Avian Transcriptomics and Conservation. This 2-year funded research position focuses on RNA-seq, genomics, and wildlife conservation to investigate the molecular impacts of rodenticide exposure in wild owls.
The University of Piemonte Orientale (UPO), Italy, has announced 47 fully funded PhD positions for the 42nd doctoral cycle (academic year 2026–2027). The call is open across multiple research areas, including biotechnology, computational sciences, global health, drug innovation, food science, and humanities.
Università eCampus in Italy announces 8 funded PhD positions in Applied Sciences to Wellness and Sustainability for the 2026 doctoral cycle. The interdisciplinary programme welcomes researchers in medicine, engineering, psychology, environmental sciences, technology, and related fields.
Scuola Superiore Meridionale (SSM) in Naples, Italy, has announced 50 funded PhD positions for the XLII doctoral cycle. The scholarships cover a yearly allowance of €19,000 and are available across disciplines including archaeology, medicine, cosmology, engineering, mathematics, law, chemistry, computer science, and humanities.
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is offering a fully funded PhD position in Plant Proteomics, Bioinformatics, and Biology through the Elite Network Bavaria graduate college “The Proteomes that Feed the World.” The doctoral project investigates plant defense-associated peptides, crop proteomes, and molecular mechanisms supporting climate-resilient agriculture.
The Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ), Germany, is offering a three-year PhD position in Plant Biology focused on temperature sensing, heat stress responses, and molecular mechanisms controlling plant adaptation. The doctoral researcher will work on a DFG-funded project in collaboration with the University of Potsdam.
The VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology in Belgium is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow to study Biological Nitrification Inhibition (BNI) and sustainable nitrogen management. Explore research objectives, eligibility criteria, benefits, and application details.
The VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology in Ghent, Belgium, is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher to investigate how endocytosis and autophagy contribute to plant survival. Learn about the research project, eligibility requirements, benefits, and application process for this exciting international research opportunity.
The University of Naples Parthenope has opened applications for its XLII Cycle PhD programs for the 2026–2027 academic year. International and domestic applicants can apply across a wide range of disciplines including engineering, computer science, economics, law, environmental sciences, sports sciences, health sciences, and humanities. Applications close on 17 July 2026.
INRAE and Novogen are offering a fully funded PhD position in France focused on modelling selection plans for resilience in laying hens. The project combines quantitative genetics, stochastic modelling, animal breeding, and agro-ecological transition research. Applications close on July 10, 2026.
The University of Cologne is offering a doctoral position in Plant Immunity within the Saur Lab and CEPLAS research cluster. The project focuses on molecular plant–microbe interactions using advanced genetic, biochemical, and transcriptomic methods. Applications close on 22 July 2026.
The University of Göttingen is recruiting a PhD Candidate in Soil Science and Agroforestry for a DFG-funded research project investigating the climate impacts of tropical agroforestry systems in Indonesia. The position includes international fieldwork, scientific publications, and the opportunity to earn a PhD degree. Applications close on June 26, 2026.
Leiden University is seeking a PhD candidate in Fungal Biology to join the National Growth Fund Program Cellular Agriculture (CAN). The project focuses on engineering filamentous fungi for sustainable animal protein production, combining synthetic biology, molecular genetics, fermentation technology, and food biotechnology.
The University of Tartu is recruiting a Research Fellow in Plant Genomics and Breeding. This international research opportunity focuses on genome assembly, comparative genomics, multi-omics integration, tree adaptation, and genomic-assisted breeding. Applications are open until July 1, 2026.
BRGM is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher in Soil Function Modeling for the Horizon Europe PHISHES Project in Orléans, France. This 24-month position focuses on soil health, contaminant transport, hydrogeological modeling, PFAS remediation, and ecosystem services research.
The University of Aveiro is accepting applications for a First Level Doctorate Researcher position under the Clara-Value Project. The role focuses on sustainable materials research and offers a monthly salary of €2,408.11. Applications are open until June 18, 2026.
ETH Zurich is offering a fully funded four-year doctoral position in Plant Metabolism and Stable Isotope Biology under the SNSF-funded H-Shifts project. The opportunity combines plant physiology, isotope biogeochemistry, and crop science while providing advanced research training, competitive funding, and international collaboration.
Justus Liebig University Giessen is recruiting a Research Associate in Animal Husbandry specializing in Dairy Calf Management and Calf Health. This funded research position offers valuable experience in livestock science, farm management research, statistical analysis, and animal welfare initiatives. Explore eligibility criteria, responsibilities, salary information, benefits, and application procedures.
The University of Freiburg is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher in Molecular Ecology of Forest Trees within its Excellence Cluster Future Forests. This fully funded three-year position focuses on forest genetics, epigenetics, stress resilience, and advanced molecular biology techniques in forest ecosystems.
The University of Freiburg is seeking applications for a prestigious W3 Professorship in Plant Biotechnology. The position offers an opportunity to lead internationally recognized research in plant sciences, synthetic biology, biotechnology, and integrative signaling research. Applications close on July 10, 2026.
The University of Copenhagen is offering a fully funded PhD Fellowship in Greenhouse Gases, Forest Soils and Biogeochemistry. This three-year research position focuses on N₂O emissions, forest ecosystems, climate change mitigation, and environmental sustainability in Denmark. Applications close on August 16, 2026.
The University of Siena has officially released the first selection notice for admission to its PhD programmes for the 42nd cycle, academic year 2026–2027. The call includes fully funded doctoral opportunities across medicine, engineering, law, economics, sciences, humanities, and technology disciplines. Here is everything applicants need to know, including deadlines, scholarship value, eligible fields, and the online application process.
The University of Calabria has announced an additional call for applications for its XLI Cycle PhD program in Physical, Chemical and Materials Sciences and Technologies under the European LIPAGG project. Learn about eligibility, benefits, application deadlines, and how to apply.
TU Delft is offering a fully funded PhD position in climate-sensitive housing markets under the ERC-funded SPHINX project. The research focuses on systemic climate risk, agent-based housing market modeling, climate gentrification, and financial contagion in Europe.
The Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology in Potsdam is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher for an ERC-funded project focused on molecular mechanisms of nutrient exchange in arbuscular mycorrhiza symbiosis. Explore eligibility, research focus, salary details, application requirements, and career opportunities in Germany.
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The University of Pavia in Italy has opened applications for 187 funded PhD positions for the 42nd doctoral cycle (2026/2027). International candidates from multiple academic disciplines are eligible to apply before June 30, 2026.
Palacký University Olomouc is offering a fully funded PhD position in Experimental Botany. The project investigates how progestogens and androgens disrupt plant root development, combining molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemistry in a highly international research environment.
The University of Cologne is recruiting a PhD Candidate and Research Assistant in Entrepreneurship and Management. This full-time funded doctoral position offers academic training, teaching experience, and salary under Germany’s TV-L E13 pay scale. Applications close on 14 June 2026.
Sapienza University of Rome has opened applications for its 42nd Cycle PhD programs for the 2026/2027 academic year. With more than 100 doctoral courses in English and Italian, this is one of Europe’s largest and most prestigious PhD recruitment rounds. Applications close on 17 June 2026.
University of Bergamo is accepting applications for the XLII Cycle (42nd cycle) of its PhD programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year. Thirteen doctoral programmes are available in fields ranging from AI and economics to health sciences, engineering, and humanities.
University of Basel is offering a paid six-month internship in Carbohydrate Chemistry within its Molecular Pharmacy group. This full-time opportunity is ideal for BSc and MSc students or recent graduates in chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences.
The University of Basel is recruiting a fully funded PhD candidate in Physiological Tree Ecology. This four-year Swiss National Science Foundation project explores how low soil temperatures shape tree hydraulic function, growth, and species distribution in European forests.
University of Trieste is accepting applications for the 42nd cycle of its PhD programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year. Fifteen doctoral programmes are available across science, engineering, medicine, law, and the humanities.
Lund University is offering a fully funded PhD position in Biology focused on how butterflies use their biological compass and how pesticide exposure affects orientation. This four-year doctoral project combines sensory biology, neurobiology, migration ecology, and ecotoxicology.
Lund University invites applications for a Researcher position in Plant RNA Biology. This full-time one-year role focuses on non-coding RNAs, chromatin signatures, and gene regulation in plants, combining CRISPR/Cas9, next-generation sequencing, and Oxford Nanopore technologies.
Leiden University invites applications for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor position in Plant Molecular and Cell Biology. This full-time academic role offers the opportunity to lead an independent research group, secure competitive funding, and contribute to teaching within one of Europe’s most respected plant science environments.