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Fully Funded PhD in Soil Moisture and Satellite Validation at University of Toulouse and Lund University University of Toulouse in France
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Geology
Funding
Fully funded PhD position as part of the BEST (Between Earth and Sky in Toulouse) doctoral programme. The candidate will spend approximately one year at Lund University during the project.
Deadline
Nov 23, 2026
Country
France
University
Université de Toulouse

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PhD opportunity in soil moisture measurements, ecosystem variability, and satellite observation validation at the University of Toulouse through the BEST (Between Earth and Sky in Toulouse) doctoral programme.
This is a fully funded PhD position. The successful candidate will spend approximately one year at the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lund University, working with supervisors Patrik Vestin and Tobias Biermann.
The project aims to improve how soil moisture measurements are collected and represented across different ecosystems, strengthening the use of ground-based data for calibrating and validating satellite observations.
Eligible applicants should hold a master’s degree in physics, geosciences, or environmental sciences. The post is especially relevant for students interested in Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physics, and related geoscience topics.
Deadline: 23 November 2026. Start date: 1 September 2027.
For more information, read the project page and apply via the BEST programme link. Questions about the project can be sent to the supervisors by email.
Funding details
Fully funded PhD position as part of the BEST (Between Earth and Sky in Toulouse) doctoral programme. The candidate will spend approximately one year at Lund University during the project.
What's required
Applicants should have a master’s degree in physics, geosciences, or environmental sciences. The project is suited to candidates interested in soil moisture measurements, ecosystem variability, and the calibration and validation of satellite observations.
How to apply
Read the project details and submit an application through the BEST programme application link. Use the project link for more information and contact the supervisors by email with questions.
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