Best Global Research Positions in Agriculture and Biosciences
Leibniz University Hannover is offering a funded PhD position in Plant Biochemistry focusing on phytohormone research and enzyme discovery. Applications close March 29, 2026.
The Marie Curie AGILE Doctoral Network is offering 15 fully funded PhD positions across Europe in plant cell imaging, nuclear architecture, and advanced bioimage analysis. Applications close April 15, 2026.
Agroscope in Zurich is offering a fully funded PhD position on soil biodiversity in Graubünden, Switzerland. The project combines molecular ecology, X-ray tomography, and bioinformatics. Apply for this exciting doctoral…
The University of Perugia announces 7 fully funded PhD positions for Academic Year 2025/2026 (Cycle XLI). Programs available in Medical Sciences, Humanities, Agricultural Sciences, and Earth Sciences with an annual…
The University of Palermo announces 13 fully funded PhD positions for Cycle XLI (2025/2026). Open to international applicants across multiple disciplines including Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Medicine, and Civil Engineering. Apply…
The Indoor Plant Physiology Laboratory at Penn State University is recruiting PhD and Master’s students for 2026. Join a research-intensive program focused on controlled-environment agriculture, photosynthesis modeling, and data-driven crop…
PhD Position (m/f/d) – Soil Microbiology & Nitrogen Cycling at TUM School of Life Sciences & Helmholtz Munich | 3 years TV‑L/TVöD E13 (65%) | Start: April/May 2026: We offer…
LUISS Guido Carli opens applications for 6 funded PhD positions in Economics (XLII cycle). Discover research themes, admission criteria, oral exam details, and how to apply before March 13, 2026.
Please Read the Application Instructions Carefully: PhD Opportunity in Plant Stress Physiology, Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Mississippi State University: We are seeking a highly motivated and research-driven PhD…
GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel is hiring a doctoral researcher to study metalloenzymes in marine phytoplankton nutrient metabolism. Work with proteomics, metallomics, and marine field sampling under the…
A DFG-funded PhD position at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf investigating the genetic architecture of drought adaptation in Brassica rapa using common gardens, GWAS, QTL mapping, and ecological genomics. Apply by…
A fully funded PhD project in plant evolutionary biology focusing on the parallel evolution of clonality in angiosperms. Conduct phylogenomic, comparative, and transcriptomic research at Charles University and the Institute…
Two fully funded PhD positions in in-vitro digestion and sustainable plant-based ingredients at the University of Copenhagen. Part of the AI4NaturalFood project funded by Novo Nordisk Foundation. Deadline: 15 March…
Discover the fully funded PhD opportunities for Academic Year 2026/27 in Mathematics, Physics, Astrophysics, Physiology and Genetics at SISSA. Open to international applicants with 72 fellowships available. Deadline August 29,…
The University of Padova is offering a fully funded PhD position in quality assessment of fish and seafood products from Biofloc Technology (BFT) systems. Open worldwide. Apply by 31 March…
The University of Hohenheim is hiring a PhD candidate to study land-use effects on soil methane sink microbiome biodiversity in grasslands and arable land (MetGrass2). Fully funded for 36 months,…
The University of Hohenheim is hiring a PhD candidate to develop biointelligent sensing solutions for food processing systems. E13 TV-L (50%), interdisciplinary research, industry collaboration. Apply by 15 March 2026.
The Chair of Econometrics and Statistics at the University of Hohenheim is hiring a Research Assistant / PhD Candidate / Postdoctoral Researcher (75% TV-L E13) starting March 2026. Apply by…
The University of Hohenheim invites applications for a 36-month PhD position (TV-L E13, 65%) in Soil Biology. Research innovative multi-component fertilizers for ecological farming. Apply by 27 February 2026.
The State Plant Breeding Institute at the University of Hohenheim is hiring two PhD students (65% EG13 TV-L) in plant breeding and quantitative genetics. Start: 1 May 2026. Apply by…
The University of Hohenheim is hiring a doctoral candidate (65% E13 TV-L) for the PHÖNIX project on phosphorus recycling fertilizers in organic farming. Start date: 1 April 2026. Apply by…
Explore a fully funded PhD opportunity in Marine Microbiology (Biochemistry and Biophysics) at the University of Antwerp. Join a leading research team studying electrically conductive cable bacteria and quantum biology.…
Check out the following flyer if you’re interested in joining our experienced team to study the science behind food as medicine using rigorous, controlled human feeding trials to understand metabolic…
Are you passionate about microbiomes, metagenomics, bioinformatics and ecosystem functioning? We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate (or part time PostDoc) (f/m/x) to join the DFG funded Priority…
UPsYDe is recruiting 13 PhD candidates across top European universities to study yeast cell death and sustainable bioprocessing. Fully funded MSCA Doctoral Network positions with international training and industry secondments.
The Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences (CEPLAS) is recruiting 7 doctoral researchers for 2026 in Germany. Explore fully funded PhD projects in molecular plant sciences, computational biology, genetics, and…
Fully funded PhD in maize stress physiology at TUM (DFG MultiStress project). 4-year contract, international field research, apply by Feb 2026.
Apply for a fully funded PhD position in Agricultural & Resource Economics at TUM, Germany (TV-L E13 2/3 salary). Research in climate policy, AI in agriculture, and food economics.
The Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) is hiring a 65% PhD researcher for 36 months in the DFG Biodiversity Exploratories project. Research focuses on root exudation, carbon cycling,…
The Bayer Foundation Fellowships 2026 are now open. Master’s, PhD, medical students, and STEM teachers can apply for up to €10,000 in funding for international research projects, internships, and educational…
UNSW Sydney is inviting expressions of interest for a fully supported PhD project investigating how global ecosystems respond to drought. Join a multidisciplinary research team, access cutting-edge climate data tools,…
Two fully funded PhD positions at Wageningen University focusing on genetics, physiology, and high-throughput phenotyping of future protein crops within the REAP2SOW programme.
Two fully funded PhD positions are available in the Netherlands focusing on plant stress physiology, nitrogen acquisition, and photosynthesis in novel protein crops under climate stress.
ETH Zurich is offering a fully funded PhD position to study severe thunderstorms in mountain regions and their response to climate change. Participate in international collaborations, field campaigns, and high-resolution…
ETH Zurich is hiring a PhD student to develop high-throughput protocols for isolating microbial strains used in sustainable protein production. Join an international research consortium working on innovative, non-agricultural food…
The University of Wyoming is recruiting a PhD student for a funded assistantship in dendroecology and forest productivity research. This position includes a $29,000 annual stipend, tuition waiver, and fieldwork…
ETH Zurich invites applications for a Bioinformatician position embedded in microbiome research, supporting multi-omics analysis, computational infrastructure, and collaborative science.
Explore a PhD opportunity at LMU Munich focusing on plant physiology, evolution, and photosynthesis. Gain hands-on research experience in a world-class environment near the Botanical Garden. Apply by February 15,…
The University of Vienna is offering a four-year PhD position in Plant Ecology and Biodiversity Research. This fully funded role focuses on drivers of plant diversity change across Central and…
The University of Vienna is hiring a University Assistant Prae Doc (PhD) in Environmental Economics. This fully funded position offers a competitive salary, international research collaboration, and a strong academic…
The University of Vienna is offering a paid predoctoral completion grant for PhD candidates in microbiology and environmental systems science. This short-term research position supports doctoral students in the final…
I am looking for a skilled and motivated PhD student in the area of forest biometrics for Fall 2026 (or earlier). Please share with any M.S. graduates that might want…
The University of Potsdam is offering a fully funded PhD position in plant molecular biology focusing on somatic embryogenesis in Arabidopsis. Open to international applicants.
WSL Switzerland is offering a fully funded PhD position in soil carbon biogeochemistry focusing on deadwood, soil carbon dynamics, and climate change.
WSL Switzerland is offering a 4-year PhD position on artificial night light, plant chemistry, and plant–insect interactions within the ETH Domain.
The University of Copenhagen offers a fully funded PhD scholarship in insect biodiversity, DNA barcoding, and citizen science. Apply before 16 February 2026.
A funded PhD fellowship at the University of Copenhagen focusing on plant–soil interactions, root growth, and soil carbon dynamics in diverse grassland systems.
A funded PhD position at IPK focusing on Hordeum bulbosum and crop wild relatives to unlock genetic diversity for sustainable barley breeding.
A funded Research Assistant and PhD-level position at Julius Kühn-Institut focusing on plant–microbe interactions, drought stress mitigation, and sustainable wheat production.