Wageningen University

The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.

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We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

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Homepage: https://www.wur.nl/en/vacancy/postdoctoral-researcher-integrated-modelling-managed-aquifer-recharge

Are you ready to make an international impact on sustainable groundwater management? 🌍

Wageningen University & Research is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Integrated Modelling of Managed Aquifer Recharge — a unique opportunity to advance cutting-edge research at the nexus of hydrogeology, circular water systems, and nature-based solutions.

In this role, you’ll contribute to the Water4All-funded AquiCirc project, working with a world-class interdisciplinary team to:

🔹 Develop and apply integrated surface water–groundwater and reactive transport models to assess and optimize Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) systems.
🔹 Lead and support field monitoring and data collection at the Dutch MAR case study site, including water levels and quality measurements.
🔹 Synthesize multi-site data and collaborate with partners across Europe and Africa to produce transferable insights and policy-relevant outcomes.
🔹 Communicate research through peer-reviewed publications, workshops, and stakeholder engagement, bridging science, practice, and policy.

This position offers a platform to grow your international research profile, gain hands-on experience in complex hydro(geo)logical modelling and fieldwork, and help shape resilient water management strategies for a circular economy.

📍 Based at Wageningen University & Research, one of the world’s leading life-science institutions, you’ll work within a supportive, vibrant international community and benefit from excellent career development opportunities and competitive employment terms.

🗓 Apply by March 16, 2026 and be part of a transformative research journey that matters — for people, for water, and for the planet.

For more information and to apply, click the link: https://www.wur.nl/en/vacancy/postdoctoral-researcher-integrated-modelling-managed-aquifer-recharge