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September 10, 2025

**Job Description**
This project focuses on enhancing soil functions for improved soil health and water quality by managing the soil microbiome and physico-chemical properties through the application and ideation of new renewable engineered amendments. The research aims to design tailor-made soil amendments, preferably derived from renewable and circular agricultural by-products, to steer and optimize soil microbiomes and functions, thereby contributing to a future-proof agricultural sector.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Independent and motivated
• Affinity for multidisciplinary and impact-driven research
• Team player
• Interest in collaborating with stakeholders such as farmers and farmer organizations
• Excellent English communication skills
• Ability to communicate in Dutch (plus)

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Soil Science
• (Soil) Biology
• Agricultural Sciences
• Equivalent field

**Experience**
Experience Required:
• Experience with analyses of soils or microbiomes
Other:
• Driver’s License (plus)

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Experience
Experience Required: • Experience with analyses of soils or microbiomes Other: • Driver's License (plus)
Work Level
Ph.D
Employment Type
Scholarship
Valid Until
October 17, 2025
Details
Temporary Full-time Duration: Not explicitly stated Hours Per Week: 40
School / Department / Center / Lab
• Environmental Technology (Wageningen University) • Institute of Biology (Leiden University)
Supervisor(s)
prof dr ir Annemiek ter Heijne (Wageningen University) prof dr ir Martijn Bezemer (Leiden University) dr ir Chris Schott (Wetsus)
Supervisor Email
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Wageningen University
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