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PhD Candidate for the DRYLAND Project (FI/FPU Fellowships) Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC) in Spain
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Available
Deadline
Nov 10, 2026
Country
Spain
University
Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC)
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The Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC) in Barcelona, Spain, is seeking a motivated predoctoral candidate to join the DRYLAND project and apply for an FPU or FI fellowship.
This PhD opportunity focuses on understanding how drought affects soil biogeochemical cycles and mountain water quality. The project investigates how drought mobilizes carbon, nutrients, and trace elements from high-mountain soils and how these changes propagate to streams and rivers.
The research is strongly interdisciplinary and combines field sampling, laboratory experiments, data analysis, and ecosystem modelling. Core methods include undisturbed soil core experiments, advanced stable isotope techniques (13C and 15N), high-frequency sensor networks in mountain catchments, soil and water chemistry, microbial activity measurements, greenhouse gas fluxes, and process-based modelling under climate change scenarios.
The project offers a unique opportunity to work at the interface of soil microbial ecology, hydrology, and global change science. The successful candidate will contribute to a timely and important question: how droughts reshape carbon and nutrient cycling in alpine ecosystems, and what this means for water quality in mountain environments.
Eligibility highlights include a relevant MSc in Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline; a strong academic record; interest in soil and water biogeochemistry, microbial ecology, fieldwork, and data analysis; and good English. Experience with R is considered an advantage.
Applications should be sent by email to [email protected]. The deadline is 10 November 2026 at 23:32 (Europe/Madrid). Applicants should also consult the linked job PDF and the project/careers page for any additional internal application instructions.
Funding details
Available
What's required
MSc in Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Engineering or a related field is required. Applicants should have a strong academic record and motivation to apply for FPU/FI fellowships. Interest in soil and water biogeochemistry, microbial ecology, fieldwork, and data analysis is expected. Experience with R is a plus. Excellent English is required.
How to apply
Email your application to [email protected]. Refer to the DRYLAND project and the FPU/FI fellowship opportunity in your message. Review the linked PDF for any internal application form or additional instructions.
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