The Department of Geology, Division of Quaternary Geology at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia, invites applications for a 4-year PhD position focused on climate–carbon cycle feedbacks in northern ecosystems, with a particular emphasis on post-glacial peatland development and the prospects for these ecosystems under climate change. This research is situated within the framework of the EU Horizon Past to Future (P2F) project, offering a unique opportunity to engage with internat...

The University of Basel invites applications for a PhD fellowship in Environmental Geosciences, focusing on the quantification of soil erosion's role in phosphorus loads and eutrophication in European freshwaters. This position is part of the PhD Program in Environmental Sciences and is available from June 2026 or later. The research addresses a critical environmental challenge: soil erosion by water is a major source of phosphorus, contributing to eutrophication in rivers and lakes across Europ...

The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) invites applications for a fully funded PhD position titled "Integration of Flux Measurements in Groundwater Models" within the Faculty of Engineering, Department Water and Climate. The university, renowned for its commitment to freedom, equality, and solidarity, offers a vibrant, diverse, and innovative academic environment in Brussels, Belgium. As a member of the EUTOPIA alliance, VUB is at the forefront of pioneering research and education. This PhD projec...

The University of Cologne, one of Europe's largest and oldest universities, is offering a doctoral position in biochemistry/isotope geochemistry with a focus on radiocarbon studies (Wiss2601-10). The position is based in the Institute of Geology and Mineralogy, specifically within the Organic Geochemistry & Radiocarbon group. The research project centers on characterizing microbial communities and their role in carbon cycling in permafrost soils of the Arctic, particularly under warmer and wette...

The Environmental Geosciences group at the University of Basel is offering a PhD fellowship as part of the PhD Program Environmental Sciences, in collaboration with the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC). This position, starting from June 2026 or later, focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence to support the achievement of healthy soils by 2050, particularly through the implementation of EU policies such as the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), Soil Monitoring Law, and CRCF. Th...

The University of Oulu, a leading multidisciplinary and international research university in Finland, is offering a Doctoral Researcher position within the prestigious ERC Synergy-funded Geracle project. The position is based in the Space Physics and Astronomy Research Unit (SPA RU) at the Faculty of Science, which encompasses research groups in Ionospheric Physics, Space Climate, Cosmic Rays, and Astronomy. The SPA RU is part of the Finnish Centre of Excellence and is engaged in both experiment...

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) invites applications for a PhD Candidate in Rock Engineering for New Hydropower Plants, based at the Department of Geosciences in Trondheim. This three-year position, with a possible one-year extension for teaching assistance, is part of the NRC-funded FME RenewHydro project, which began in January 2025. The successful candidate will join the Engineering Geology and Rock Mechanics research group and work closely with the RenewHydro Projec...

This fully funded PhD position at Utrecht University focuses on glacier-fjord systems in North and East Greenland, addressing the urgent issue of mass loss from the Greenland Ice Sheet and its contribution to global sea level rise. The project investigates marine-terminating glaciers, where complex processes such as submarine melting, ice mélange dynamics, and iceberg calving drive glacier retreat and ice discharge into the ocean. Despite their critical role, fjord–glacier–ocean interactions are...

The Department of Geosciences at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) invites applications for a PhD Candidate position in Rock Engineering for New Hydropower Plants, focusing on the research topic "New methods for estimation of in-situ rock stresses." This three-year position, with the possibility of a one-year extension for teaching assistance, is part of the NRC-funded FME RenewHydro project, which began in January 2025. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team w...