PhD Position in Functional Ecology: The KIT Institute of Geography and Geoecology announces a PhD position (TV-L E 13, 65%, 3 years) in the field of functional ecology and remote sensing. The position is part of the URBORETUM project, focusing on preventing urban tree mortality and linking ecosystem services to biophysical and ecological processes. This interdisciplinary study, under the Work Package TreePulse, involves an irrigation experiment and examines the eco-physiological and morphological responses of urban trees under drought stress. The project is funded by BMBF under the REGULUS program.
PhD Position in Functional Ecology and Remote Sensing
Summary Table:
| Position | PhD Position in Functional Ecology and Remote Sensing |
|---|---|
| Study Area | Functional Ecology and Remote Sensing |
| Scholarship Description | Urban tree mortality prevention, eco-physiological and morphological |
| Eligibility | M.Sc. in Ecology, Geoecology, Physical Geography, Forestry, Environmental Sciences, or related disciplines |
| Required Documents | Letter of motivation, CV, Certificates (assembled in one PDF document) |
| How to Apply | Send documents to Prof. Dr. Schmidtlein (sebastian.schmidtlein@kit.edu) |
| Last Date | Review starts on 15.03.2024, position open until filled |
Study Area: Functional Ecology and Remote Sensing
Scholarship Description: The PhD position is part of the URBORETUM project, focusing on preventing urban tree mortality. The research involves an irrigation experiment, exploring the eco-physiological and morphological responses of urban trees under drought stress. The study integrates urban tree inventory, physiological monitoring using sensors, laboratory analyses, satellite time series analysis, and terrestrial remote sensing.
Eligibility:
- M.Sc. in Ecology, Geoecology, Physical Geography, Forestry, Environmental Sciences, or related disciplines.
- Ability to work independently; positive attitude to problem-solving; willingness to work in an international and diverse team.
- Valid driving license in Germany (class B).
- Programming skills in R or a comparable language.
- Good communication and scientific writing skills in English.
Required Documents:
- Letter of motivation (maximum two pages).
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Certificates (assembled in one PDF document).
How to Apply: Interested candidates should send the required documents to Prof. Dr. Schmidtlein (sebastian.schmidtlein@kit.edu). The position is open until filled, and the review of applications starts on 15.03.2024.
Last Date: Review starts on 15.03.2024, position open until filled.
KIT prefers to balance the number of female and male employees, encouraging female applicants. Qualified applicants with disabilities will be preferred.
