PhD and Postdoctoral Positions in Environmental Science, Landscape Ecology, GIS, Remote Sensing, and AI at Northeastern University (Shenyang) Northeastern University in China

PhD and postdoctoral opportunities are available at Northeastern University, Shenyang, China, in the Mining Spatial Data Intelligence Research Hub led by Professor Alex Lechner.

The group works at the intersection of environmental science, landscape ecology, GIS, remote sensing, and AI, with a research focus on environmental and social risk in mining landscapes. Projects span local case studies through to global-scale analysis, and the team is described as internationally connected with collaborators across Australia, Indonesia, the UK, and Europe.

PhD positions are explicitly stated to be fully funded, covering tuition, stipend, accommodation, and research expenses including equipment and international travel. Supervision is conducted in English throughout.

Postdoctoral researchers will lead and contribute to multiple projects in parallel and are expected to build a strong international research profile. The post highlights support for conference travel and research visits, as well as publication opportunities in leading journals.

Applicants should send a CV and a short statement of interest to [email protected] with the subject line NEU Opportunity. The post does not specify a deadline, and no formal test or GPA requirements are mentioned.

This opportunity is especially relevant for candidates interested in environmental science, landscape ecology, GIS, remote sensing, AI, and mining-related spatial analysis.