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Università degli Studi di Sassari
Università degli Studi di Sassari, Sassari, Italy, Italy
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The PhD program offered by the Università degli Studi di Sassari is designed to train highly qualified researchers capable of conducting research of the highest scientific standard. The program directly addresses the pressing needs for innovation and development within agri-food, forestry, an…
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Wageningen University & Research
Wageningen University & Research, Droevendaalsesteeg, Wageningen, Netherlands, Netherlands
PhD in Crop Modelling for Innovative Greenhouse Systems – Wageningen University
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The greenhouse horticulture sector is changing rapidly. New cultivation systems—such as single-truss tomatoes, hybrid combinations of greenhouses with vertical farms, and semi-closed greenhouses—have the potential to increase resource-use efficiency. Managing and optimising these systems, how…
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Ghent University
Ghent University, Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 33, Ghent, Belgium, Belgium
PhD in Bovine Herd Health — Ghent University
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About Ghent University Ghent University is one of the largest and most dynamic employers in the region, employing 15,000 people across education, research, management, administration, and technical and social services. With 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering research-driven s…
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MOHAMMED VI POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
MOHAMMED VI POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, Morocco, Morocco
PhD Position in Biopesticide Formulation – Mohammed VI Polytechnic University
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AgroBioSciences Program (AgBS)College of Sustainable Agriculture & Environmental Sciences (CSAES)Mohammed VI Polytechnic UniversityHost institution:Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is an institution dedicated to research and innovation in Africa and aims to position itself among world-r…
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French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS)
France
PhD in Conversational AI for Sustainable Agriculture — CNRS, France
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Original title: (H/F) (Thèse) L'IA conversationnelle au service de l'agriculture durable : des interfaces en langage naturel pour les systèmes agricoles robotisés et analytiques (H/F) (Thèse) L'IA conversationnelle au service de l'agriculture durable : des interfaces en la…
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French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS)
France
PhD Position in Molecular Ecology — CNRS, Strasbourg
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Doctorant en écologie moléculaire (H/F) Laboratoire Image, Ville, Environnement STRASBOURG • Bas-Rhin CDD Doctorant 36 mois BAC+5 This offer is available in English version Cette offre est ouverte aux personnes disposant d’un titre leur reconnaissant la qualité de travailleur handicapé ou tra…
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French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS)
France
PhD in Movement Ecology and Spatial Ecology — CNRS, Grenoble
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Original title: Thèse en écologie du mouvement et écologie spatiale (H/F) About the position The French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) is recruiting a doctoral researcher in movement ecology and spatial ecology for a 36-month fixed-term PhD contract at the Laboratoire d'Écolog…
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French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS)
France
PhD in Red Algae Life Cycle & Climate Resilience – CNRS, France
OpenFully funded PhD — 2,300 €/month
Original title: Doctorat : Cycle de vie des algues rouges : plasticité et résilience face aux changements climatiques - Doctoral Fellowship: Life cycle of red algae – plasticity and resilience in the face of climate change (H/F) About the Role The French National Centre for Scientific Researc…
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French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS)
France
PhD Student in Transposable Elements – CNRS, France
OpenFully funded PhD — 2,300 €/month
About the role The French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), through the Institut des Sciences des Plantes de Paris Saclay (IPS2), is recruiting a doctoral student (Doctorant / PhD student) for a full-time, 36-month fixed-term doctoral contract based in Orsay (91405), Essonne, Fr…
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French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS)
France
PhD Position in Plant Biology — CNRS, France
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PhD Position in Plant Biology (Thèse en Biologie Végétale) H/F The French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) is recruiting a doctoral researcher for a 36-month fixed-term contract at the Institut Biosciences et Biotechnologie d'Aix-Marseille (BIAM), based on the Luminy Science and…
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French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS)
France
PhD in Embolism Propagation Physics in Leaves — CNRS, Nice
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Original title: Thèse de doctorat en physique de la propagation des embolies dans les feuilles : imagerie rapide et microfluidique biomimétique (H/F) About the role This PhD position is based at the Institut de Physique de Nice (INPHYNI), a joint research unit of the CNRS and Université Côte …
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Wageningen University & Research
Droevendaalsesteeg 4, Netherlands
EngD position: Designing electrically-driven separation processes for proteins
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About the role We are seeking a creative and analytical EngD researcher to design innovative separation processes that use electric fields as an additional driving force for recovering valuable proteins from agrifood waste streams. This position is part of the ReCoVR consortium, which include…
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Browse current open PhD positions for doctoral candidates in agriculture, food systems, plant and animal sciences, forestry, environmental research, and related fields. Each listing is curated to help you quickly find funded and open doctoral vacancies with clear deadlines and application details.
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