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PhD in Energy, Environment and Atmospheric Sciences: Soil Erosion Monitoring The Cyprus Institute in Cyprus

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

The successful candidate will be employed as a Graduate Research Fellow or receive a stipend under current Graduate School regulations. Competitive financial support is offered, with the exact salary or stipend level to be confirmed upon appointment.

Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

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Cyprus

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Cyprus Institute

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Agriculture
Remote Sensing
Geography
Earth Science
Land Management

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PhD opportunity in Energy, Environment and Atmospheric Sciences at The Cyprus Institute for a project on soil erosion monitoring within the Horizon Europe EUROSION network. The research focuses on quantifying water and wind erosion and their links to land management practices, environmental characteristics, and meteorological conditions.

The PhD candidate will help establish and operate long-term erosion monitoring nodes in Cyprus, including runoff and sediment monitoring stations, sediment traps, dust emission flux sensors, soil moisture sensors, 2D sonic anemometers, and meteorological sensors. Fieldwork includes collecting sediment samples and analysing soil and vegetation characteristics in a mountain watershed in winter and an agricultural plain in summer, plus laboratory analysis of soil samples and processing automated sensor data.

Eligibility highlights: MSc in Earth, Environmental or Agricultural Sciences (or related field), experience in wind or water erosion field research, soil laboratory analysis, strong analytical and organizational skills, and fluent English. Helpful extras include drone/satellite image processing, Python or R, publication/presentation experience, a driver’s licence, and Greek language skills.

Funding: the candidate will be employed as a Graduate Research Fellow or receive a stipend according to Graduate School regulations; the exact salary/stipend will be confirmed upon appointment.

Application: apply via the Cyprus Institute Graduate School online system and enter project reference code GS-EAS-SEM-26-1. The regular deadline is 2026-09-15 and the late deadline is 2026-12-01 for EU nationals and international students not needing a visa.

Funding details

The successful candidate will be employed as a Graduate Research Fellow or receive a stipend under current Graduate School regulations. Competitive financial support is offered, with the exact salary or stipend level to be confirmed upon appointment.

What's required

Applicants must have an MSc degree in Earth, Environmental or Agricultural Sciences or a related field. Required experience includes wind or water erosion field research, soil laboratory analysis, strong analytical and organizational skills, and fluent oral and written English. Preferred qualifications include drone- or satellite-based image processing, programming experience such as Python or R, a scientific publication or presentation record, a driver’s licence, and Greek language skills as an advantage.

How to apply

Apply through The Cyprus Institute Graduate School online application system. In the application, select the specific PhD project and enter project reference code GS-EAS-SEM-26-1. Refer to the PhD admissions information on the institute website for additional admission requirements.

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