Engineering Doctorate

Do you want to study how the emissions of nitrogen and greenhouse gasses in agriculture may be reduced, allowing us to achieve the climate goals? We seek ecologists, nitrogen experts, animal feed experts, environmental experts, technologists, and economists to conduct research in a multidisciplinary team to find solutions within the complex field of nitrogen and greenhouse gasses.

The part nitrogen plays within climate change is one of the issues on which WUR works. Approximately 14% of the global greenhouse gas emissions originate from the livestock sector. At WUR, we investigate where and how these emissions occur and what measures we can take to mitigate the emission of ammonia, odour and particulates.

Thus, we contribute to achieving the climate goals and attempt to move out of the nitrogen deadlock.

With scientific and practical research, Wageningen Livestock Research contributes to new solutions for more sustainable and climate-smart livestock farming. For society, science and economy.

Are you looking for a challenging position in which you can contribute to finding solutions to nitrogen and climate issues? Do you want to apply your expertise towards sound policies based on research? Or, do you want to investigate the socioeconomic significance? We are looking for you!

Check our job openings and apply! Or, send and open application to our recruiter .

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our time. Wageningen University & Research explores the impact of climate change on society and ecosystems, and develops evidence-based, integrated solutions and technology.

Do you want to contribute within your field?

We would like to hear from you and discuss within what field of expertise you can contribute. Check our job openings and apply! Or, send an open application to our recruiter:

Would you like to follow a training, course or study on nitrogen or climate?

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