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Umea University invites applications for a PhD position in Plant Science, focusing on cell wall dynamics through the use of advanced microscopy techniques. Requirements Background in Biology Strong English language skills About the Position This doctoral research project will investigate plan…
Umeå University invites applications for a PhD position in Plant Science, focusing on the functional genomics of conifers. About the position This PhD project involves research in plant functional genomics, with a particular emphasis on conifers. The successful candidate will work on experime…
Institutionen för sydsvensk skogsvetenskap Doctoral Project: Restoration of Mixed Broadleaved Forests for Future Ecosystem Services Swedish society is debating the long-term capacity of even-aged conifer-dominated forestry to reliably produce biomass over the coming century while sustaining t…
Open PhD positions in agricultural and life sciences
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.
What you will find in this category
Active PhD vacancies — positions that are open for applications or recently published.
Structured overviews — host institution, research focus, supervision, funding context, and how to apply.
Application-oriented details — deadlines, official links, and contact paths where available.
European and international opportunities — doctoral training aligned with research-intensive universities and institutes.
Who this category is for
Students planning a PhD in agriculture or adjacent disciplines.
Candidates comparing fully funded PhD positions and programme structures.
Researchers looking for doctoral positions with a clear topic, supervisor, and eligibility outline.
How to use these listings
Scan titles and research areas to shortlist roles that match your background.
Open the position page for the full overview, deadlines, and official application instructions.
Apply only through the official vacancy or institution portal linked from the listing.
Why follow open PhD positions here
Instead of scattered job boards, this category groups open doctoral positions in one place so you can compare opportunities, track deadlines, and move faster from discovery to application—without missing key eligibility or funding signals.