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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

PhD and Postdoc Positions in Climate, Lightning, Wildfires, and Permafrost at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in Netherlands

Degree Level

PhD, Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Jun 14, 2026

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Netherlands

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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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Keywords

Computer Science
Environmental Science
Remote Sensing
Geography
Climate Science
Earth Science
Python Programming
Fire Dynamics
Statistics
Greenhouse Gas
Physics
Machine learning

About this position

Call for applications for 2 PhD positions and 1 Postdoc in the FireSky / Fire from the Sky project at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

The project studies the links between climate science, lightning-caused wildfires, permafrost thaw, and greenhouse gas emissions. Research topics include remote sensing of boreal fires, permafrost thaw and emissions, and lightning-driven wildfire patterns.

Methods and tools mentioned include satellite data (including FireSat), fieldwork in Alaska and Canada, climate modelling, big data analysis, machine learning, explainable AI, Python, and GIS. The project also includes international research visits and collaborations with the University of East Anglia, Woodwell Climate Research Center, and the Alaska Fire Science Consortium.

Eligibility highlights: PhD candidates should have an MSc in Earth, Environmental, Ecological Sciences or a related field, plus interest in climate change and Earth systems. Postdoc applicants should have a PhD in climate or Earth sciences, with strong coding and data skills; experience with ML/explainable AI is preferred.

Funding: These are paid research positions. PhD salary is listed as €3,059–€3,881/month; postdoc salary is €3,546–€5,538/month. The project is funded by the NWO (Dutch Research Council).

Deadline: 14 June 2026.

How to apply: PhD applicants should prepare a CV, one-page motivation letter, grades, thesis, and references. Postdoc applicants should prepare a CV, motivation letter, research idea, and references.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

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