Summary
The Campus Nord Personalservice (PSE) is inviting applications for a PhD position focused on “Modelling Sustainable European Forests in a Future Climate” as part of the C4LaNd research training group. This opportunity enables candidates to earn a dual PhD degree from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the University of Melbourne, with a unique chance for international research experience.
PhD Position in Sustainable Forest Modelling, Karlsruhe, Germany & Melbourne, Australia
Designation
PhD Candidate (F/M/D)
Table
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Sustainable Forest Modelling |
| Location | Karlsruhe, Germany & Melbourne, Australia |
| Contract Duration | 3.5 years |
| Salary | Salary category 13 TV-L |
| Application Deadline | 17.05.2026 |
Eligibility/Qualification
- M.Sc. in Environmental Science, Ecology, Meteorology, or related fields.
- Knowledge of coding languages, ideally C++.
- Proficiency in Python or R.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken).
- Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and research.
- Willingness to complete a one-year research placement at the University of Melbourne.
- Readiness to engage with the LPJ-GUESS community and travel between KIT campuses.
Job Description
The selected candidate will be engaged in the following tasks:
- Familiarize with the LPJ-GUESS ecosystem model.
- Develop parameterization of European forest species within the model.
- Conduct literature reviews and support data sources for parameterization.
- Integrate plant functional trait-based methods in the model.
- Conduct simulations and evaluate model outputs against observational data.
- Create applications for model simulations and contribute to publications.
- Document code development and performance.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply by following the application process outlined on the official website C4LaNd. For additional inquiries, contact Mrs. Kristin Rink at Campus Nord Personalservice (PSE).
Last Date for Application
17th May 2026
