10 fully funded PhD positions at the research training center “Alpine geo- and biodiversity during environmental changes (AlpsChange)”, Austria
Geomorphology (GM)
10 fully funded PhD positions available in the research training center “Alpine geo- and biodiversity during environmental changes (AlpsChange)”
We are looking for researchers interested in bridging disciplinary gaps between geosciences, biosciences and history – skills that are essential to address the challenges caused by the ongoing climate and biodiversity crises. PhD candidates will receive training and supervision as part of the FWF-funded doctoral program AlpsChange at the Doctoral School DYNAMITE (Dynamic Mountain Environments), Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University of Salzburg, Austria.
The PhD programme is organised by an interdisciplinary team from a wide range of disciplines, including Geology, Geomorphology, Ecological and Evolutionary Botany / Zoology, and History. We offer 10 interdisciplinary projects focusing on environmental and social perturbations to geo- and biosystems in mountain environments. Two of the projects (No. 5; No. 10) have a distinct focus on geomorphological impacts of geo-bio-society interactions.
For the two geomorphology-related projects, we are looking for outstanding candidates with a strong background in (Bio-)Geomorphology, Remote Sensing, Physical Geography or Geology. Strong interest in mountain environments and experience on both field and lab work as well as fundamental skills in GIS are essential requirements. Successful applicants are highly motivated to work in an interdisciplinary team and extent their expertise across disciplinary boundaries.
Further information can be found at: AlpsChange
Don’t hesitate to contact us in case of any questions at: AlpsChange@plus.ac.at
Jan-Christoph Otto and Andreas Lang
Department of Environment and Biodiversity, University of Salzburg
Send your application stating your project preference and including a letter of motivation, CV, certificates and contact details of two potential referees in electronic form as a single pdf file latest by April 13th, 2025, to AlpsChange@plus.ac.at .
Applications for one or more of the 10 projects (see below) are welcome. Please indicate your preference, especially if you are applying for more than one of the projects.
Start dates are flexible between October 2025 and January 2026. All projects will be fully funded for 3.5 years and students will receive a monthly salary based on currently € 2,786 before tax (14 times per year).