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PhD in Alpine Plant Ecology and Biodiversity Research at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano Free University of Bozen-Bolzano in Italy
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
The programme offers 9 total positions, including 4 with unibz scholarships, 2 without scholarship, and 3 tied to subject-related scholarships. The page states scholarships awarded per year are 28,000 €. The application requires a non-refundable administrative registration fee of 50 €, which is waived only in the sense that it is not reimbursable; this is not funding.
Deadline
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Country
Italy
University
Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
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About this position
PhD opportunity in Alpine plant ecology, biodiversity, functional ecology, biogeography, and conservation biology at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, within the PhD Programme in Mountain Environment and Agriculture.
The advertised project, Functional Ecology of Endemic Plant Species of the South-Eastern Alps, focuses on the South-Eastern Alps and the Dolomites, one of Europe’s major biodiversity hotspots. The research aims to understand the ecological and evolutionary mechanisms behind plant endemism by comparing endemic Alpine species with their more widespread relatives.
The project combines mountain fieldwork in the South-Eastern Alps, plant functional trait measurements in the field, laboratory, and herbarium collections, and analysis of ecological, climatic, genetic, and biogeographical data. It also includes advanced statistical modelling and data analysis, with relevance for biodiversity conservation and management.
Suitable candidates should have a strong background in plant ecology, botany, biodiversity science, or related fields. Experience with Alpine flora and mountain ecosystems, fieldwork, and quantitative data analysis is preferred. The programme is taught in English, and applicants must demonstrate at least B2 English proficiency during the interview.
The PhD programme is highly interdisciplinary and offers training in ecology and related mountain-environment topics. For the 2026/2027 academic year, the programme lists 9 positions in total, including scholarship-funded places. The page states that scholarships are awarded per year at 28,000 €. The application also requires a 50 € administrative registration fee.
Application deadline: 2026-06-10 (by noon local time). Applicants must apply online through the university application portal, upload the required documents, and complete the submission before the deadline. Incomplete applications or applications sent by email will not be considered.
Funding details
The programme offers 9 total positions, including 4 with unibz scholarships, 2 without scholarship, and 3 tied to subject-related scholarships. The page states scholarships awarded per year are 28,000 €. The application requires a non-refundable administrative registration fee of 50 €, which is waived only in the sense that it is not reimbursable; this is not funding.
What's required
Applicants need a postgraduate degree equivalent to an Italian master's-level qualification or a former Italian university degree, or an equivalent foreign degree of at least five years of university-level education. Candidates without the degree by the enrolment deadline may be admitted conditionally but must provide the certificate by the enrolment deadline. An appropriate educational and/or research background is required, with qualifications in the field of the PhD preferred. Candidates must demonstrate adequate English proficiency at least at B2 level, assessed during the interview. The post also seeks a strong background in plant ecology, botany, biodiversity science or related fields, knowledge of Alpine flora and mountain ecosystems, experience with fieldwork and quantitative data analysis, and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary ecological research.
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Professor (full)
Italy
Research Interests
Statistics
Conservation Biology
Earth Science
Plant Ecology
Environmental Science
Professor
Italy
Research Interests
Agricultural Engineering
Hydrology
Agriculture
Environmental Science
Earth Science
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Italy
Research Interests
Hydrology
Agricultural Engineering
Earth Science
Environmental Science
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