recruitment
procedure

The selection procedure consists of three rounds and it is a lengthy rigorous process, which will take several months to complete:

• • Round 1: Application documents screening
  • Round 2: Video interview
  • Round 3: Recruitment challenge at Wetsus in Leeuwarden

In each round, the suitability of the applicant is assessed using a scoring system, considering five criteria with maximum scores as listed below.

• • Motivation and affinity for the proposed topic (15 points)
  • Research skills and basic knowledge (40 points)
  • Affinity for personal development (15 points)
  • Initiative and independency (15 points)
  • Communication skills (15 points)

The September 2026 call has been closed since Friday, 16 October at 3:00 PM CEST. Please note that applications are no longer being accepted. Visit our website to stay informed about future PhD calls in Water Technology.

Wetsus will take all measures to implement the principles set out in the Commission Recommendation in the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. See Euraxess for more information.

After each round candidates can appeal within 2 weeks if they feel they are unjustly evaluated for one of the following reasons:

• • Relevant information was not taken into account.
  • Procedural errors.
  • Discrimination on the basis of gender, race, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
  • Other ethical issue.

Appeal can be filed through email at: appeals@wetsus.eu