OpenFieldWUR Senior Researcher in Circular Agrosystems & Nitrogen Governance
Full-time research position at the Plant Production Systems group designing circular agricultural frameworks to drastically reduce ammonia and nitrate losses across European farms.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Agronomy, Environmental Policy, or Agricultural Economics.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent professional English communication.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Extensive peer-reviewed publications in nutrient cycle modeling, farm-level nitrogen loss mitigation, or agricultural policy.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference contacts.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAO-NU Researcher scale 11 salary: €3,821 to €5,943/month gross plus 8% holiday and 8.3% end-of-year bonuses
- Application fee
- Free employment application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Salaried staff appointment; no tuition.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027 (Departmental recruitment review)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Wageningen University & Research documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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