PhD in biodiversity-inclusive agriculture - Leiden University - 38h/week - deadline 23 November 2026
Location: Leiden, Netherlands, with fieldwork in Dutch agricultural and horticultural regions.
Organization: Leiden University, Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML), Faculty of Science. RISE project, in collaboration with Eindhoven University of Technology and Wageningen University and Research.
Contract Type: Initial one-year PhD employment contract, with an option to extend up to four years based on performance. Full-time, 38 hours per week.
Main Description: Develop validated indicators of biodiversity improvement in agriculture and horticulture. Evaluate barriers and opportunities for nature-inclusive farming, design indicators for two regional case areas and create practical biodiversity strategies with farmers and agrifood stakeholders. Work within an interdisciplinary team of four PhD candidates on a system dynamics model for agricultural transitions.
Requirements: Master's degree in biology, environmental sciences or a related field. Demonstrated interest in biodiversity research, ideally in agricultural or horticultural settings; interest in interdisciplinary work; strong communication skills with academic and non-academic stakeholders; excellent written and spoken English; willingness to conduct fieldwork in the Netherlands. Dutch is a strong advantage because the project includes interviews and workshops with farmers, growers and regional stakeholders.
Benefits/Conditions: Salary €3,204-€4,051 gross per month for full-time employment, Dutch university pay scale P. Holiday allowance 8%, end-of-year bonus 8.3%, ABP pension and PhD training. Hybrid work may be possible within the Netherlands if the role allows.
How to Apply: Apply only through the online recruitment system by 23 November 2026. Upload a CV, cover letter of no more than two pages, and names and contact details of at least two referees, quoting the vacancy number. Email applications will not be considered. Online interviews are planned for the first or second week of December 2026.
More information and application: https://careers.universiteitleiden.nl/job/PhD-student-on-Key-Performance-Indicators-for-biodiversity-inclusive-agriculture/16985-en_US/
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