Postdoctoral Researcher in Societal Disaster Risk Preparedness ·Wageningen University & Research

Overview

This scholarship offers a postdoctoral position for researchers interested in disaster risk governance, climate resilience, and participatory approaches to community preparedness at Wageningen University & Research.

Eligibility

• A PhD in risk governance, spatial planning, environmental sciences, social sciences, or a related field
• Strong experience with qualitative research methods
• Experience conducting interviews, ethnography, workshops, or action research
• Experience with participatory, transdisciplinary, or co-creation processes
• Ability to collaborate with communities, policymakers, authorities, and creative professionals
• Strong academic writing skills in English
• Dutch proficiency at CEFR level B2 or higher
• English proficiency at a minimum B2 level

Benefits

• Gross monthly salary between €3,546 and €5,538 for a full-time 38-hour working week
• A year-end bonus of 8.3%
• Pension benefits
• Sabbatical leave and study leave opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to campus sports facilities
• Support with relocation and immigration procedures for international researchers

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the official Wageningen University & Research recruitment website.

Deadline

Applications close on 17 July 2026.