PhD position (1.0 fte, 4 years) in deep-sea benthic ecology in the Arctic Ocean (vacancy 15494)
University of Amsterdam (UvA), Faculty of Science
Who can apply: A Master’s degree in ecology, biology or biogeochemistry (preferably water-science related), experience in both fieldwork and lab work, data analysis, statistics and writing skills, willingness to join sea-going expeditions, and good spoken and written English. No nationality restriction is stated. What is funded: Salaried four-year PhD employment (38 hours a week) under the Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands: EUR 3,204 gross a month in the first year rising to EUR 4,051 in the final year, plus 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus and other benefits; the UvA helps with visa procedures for… Deadline: We accept applications until and including 31 October 2026. Round: Single vacancy, 2026.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: University of Amsterdam (UvA), Faculty of Science, official page.
Who can apply
- A Master's degree in ecology, biology or biogeochemistry (preferably water-science related), experience in both fieldwork and lab work, data analysis, statistics and writing skills, willingness to join sea-going expeditions, and good spoken and written English. No nationality restriction is stated.
Stage dates
Online application via the Apply button on the vacancy page; applications accepted until and including 31 October 2026 (no closing time printed)31 October 2026
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