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PRIMER Doctoral Network (multiple European universities)

15 PhD Positions in Forest Ecology, Biogeochemistry, and Environmental Science (FutureForests Doctoral Network) FutureForests Doctoral Network (multiple European universities, e.g., University of Birmingham, University of Tartu, WSL Switzerland, University of Bologna) in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Positions offer a full employment contract for three years with a competitive salary. Living allowance is €3717.27/month (pre-adjustment), mobility allowance €710/month, and family allowance €495/month if applicable, adjusted for the cost of living in the host country. Access to state-of-the-art facilities, international secondments, and training events are provided.

Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

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PRIMER Doctoral Network (multiple European universities)

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Biology
Plant Physiology
Biodiversity
Earth Science
Biogeochemistry
Rainforest Ecology
Carbon Dynamics
Climatechange
Modeling

About this position

The FutureForests Doctoral Network, funded by the EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), is recruiting 15 PhD students to join an international team advancing research in forest sustainability and resilience under global change. The network connects leading European institutions, including the University of Birmingham, University of Tartu, WSL Switzerland, and University of Bologna, to address key challenges in forest ecology, biogeochemistry, and environmental science.

Research projects span four main objectives: tree functional processes (leaf metabolism, growth, carbon and water relations), soil processes (nutrient cycling, soil organic matter dynamics), impacts of global change on biodiversity and tree vulnerability to pests and diseases, and modelling forest responses to climate extremes and fire risk reduction. Doctoral researchers will benefit from interdisciplinary training, international mobility, and access to flagship forest field facilities across Europe, covering Mediterranean, temperate, and boreal regions.

Supervision is provided by a diverse team of experts, including Professor Sami Ullah (University of Birmingham), Dr. Rossella Guerrieri (University of Bologna), Dr. Mariangela Fotelli (Forest Research Institute, Greece), Dr. Nikos Fyllas (University of Athens), Dr. Priit Kupper (University of Tartu), and Dr. Alice Gauthey (University of Birmingham). Projects include plant ecophysiology, tree water and carbon dynamics, and forest responses to elevated CO2 and climate change.

Applicants must hold a relevant Master's degree and meet MSCA mobility rules. Funding includes a full employment contract, competitive salary, living and mobility allowances, and family allowance if applicable. The programme offers international secondments, training events, and career development opportunities. The application deadline for most positions is October 30, 2025. For details on individual projects, eligibility, and application procedures, visit the FutureForests website or contact the listed supervisors.

Funding details

Positions offer a full employment contract for three years with a competitive salary. Living allowance is €3717.27/month (pre-adjustment), mobility allowance €710/month, and family allowance €495/month if applicable, adjusted for the cost of living in the host country. Access to state-of-the-art facilities, international secondments, and training events are provided.

What's required

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Environmental Science, Biogeochemistry, Biology, Plant Sciences, or related disciplines by January 2026. They must not have a doctoral degree (PhD) by the recruitment date and should comply with the MSCA mobility rules (not have resided or carried out their main activity in the country of the recruiting organisation for more than 12 months in the 36 months before recruitment). Strong communication skills, self-motivation, aptitude for field research, and commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary research are required. Good English proficiency and writing skills are necessary. Applicants should be available to start full time from January 2026.

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Professor of Biogeochemistry

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Carbon Dynamics

Plant Physiology

Earth Science

Biogeochemistry

Biodiversity