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1. Everything starts with curiousity

Why WUR?

Top 5 reasons

• Various and challenging work
• Pleasant working atmosphere
• Time for personal development
• Proper work-life balance
• Internationally leading

Earning a PhD at Wageningen University & Research means you will have the freedom to follow your curiosity and conduct research on topics that really matter. You will be able to discover what is important to you, delve into social issues that affect you, and explore what you are good at. Your questions are the starting point-and can lead to change, even on a global scale.

Discover your future job and come work at WUR!

As a PhD student at WUR

World leading

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World leading

You will be working at an independent university and research organization that ranks among the world's best in the fields of agriculture, food, the environment, and sustainability. Researchers and students from more than 100 countries consciously choose WUR because of its leading expertise, multidisciplinary approach, and the opportunity to make a real contribution to solving global challenges. Here, you will work in an environment where excellence is the norm and cross-border collaboration is obvious.

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Our organization is large, but feels small. You will work in close-knit teams on major challenges, where everyone's input counts. Differences in background, field of expertise, and perspective are not only valued, but actively utilized. This creates a working environment where you feel seen and where collaboration is a given.

Scientific leadership

When you pursue a PhD at WUR, you will receive all the support you need to develop into an independent researcher. You will learn how to formulate sharp research questions, conduct innovative research, and substantiate and clearly communicate your results. We will guide you in terms of content, but also in your personal development. This will enable you to grow not only as a scientist, but also as a future leader in your field. Want to know more? View all the information about our PhD program.

World leading

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World leading

You will be working at an independent university and research organization that ranks among the world's best in the fields of agriculture, food, the environment, and sustainability. Researchers and students from more than 100 countries consciously choose WUR because of its leading expertise, multidisciplinary approach, and the opportunity to make a real contribution to solving global challenges. Here, you will work in an environment where excellence is the norm and cross-border collaboration is obvious.

Our organization is large, but feels small. You will work in close-knit teams on major challenges, where everyone's input counts. Differences in background, field of expertise, and perspective are not only valued, but actively utilized. This creates a working environment where you feel seen and where collaboration is a given.

Scientific leadership

When you pursue a PhD at WUR, you will receive all the support you need to develop into an independent researcher. You will learn how to formulate sharp research questions, conduct innovative research, and substantiate and clearly communicate your results. We will guide you in terms of content, but also in your personal development. This will enable you to grow not only as a scientist, but also as a future leader in your field. Want to know more? View all the information about our PhD program.

An Environment Full of Life

At Wageningen University & Research, you are part of an environment full of life - inspiring, innovative, and sustainable. Surrounded by passionate colleagues from all over the world, you contribute to real impact on food, nature, and the environment. With access to world-class labs, greenhouses, and digital tools, you can explore, grow, and make a difference every day. At WUR, your work and workplace are truly full of life.

Koeien staan op de achtergrond in het weiland.

At WUR, your contribution makes a difference

With your ideas, talent, and dedication, you contribute to solutions that matter. We offer you the space to develop and grow-as a researcher, a professional, and as a person. Together with us, you can make a difference, here and around the world.

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Does WUR support my personal development?

Working at Wageningen University & Research means being stimulated to meet and extend your boundaries and to further develop yourself within your function and within the organisation. WUR supports your personal development by offering you the opportunity to participate in various educational and training programmes.

Read more about your personal development at WUR.

Where can I find information on Salary and Collective Labour Agreement at WUR?

A challenging job goes hand-in-hand with excellent remuneration. We offer, besides a market-based salary, good study- and sabbatical arrangements that include parental leave and a pension plan through ABP Pension Fund. WUR has two different Collective Labour Agreements, which differ in parts but are essentially equivalent.

What are the employment conditions at WUR?

At Wageningen University & Research, you are given the opportunity to make individual choices for employment conditions that best suit your specific needs in any given life or career stage.