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Mariapina Castelli

6 months ago

PhD in Evapotranspiration Estimation in Alpine Vineyards and Earth Observation Free University of Bozen-Bolzano in Italy

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PhD

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Geology

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The PhD programme offers 9 positions in total, including 4 with unibz scholarship, 2 without scholarship, and 3 tied to subject-related scholarships. The programme page states scholarships awarded per year are 28,000 €. The post itself does not specify the funding for this particular project beyond the PhD programme structure.

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Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

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Geology
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Remote Sensing
Geography
Hydrology
Agricultural Engineering
Earth Science
Earth Observation
Physics

About this position

PhD opportunity at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano and Eurac Research in the area of evapotranspiration estimation, alpine vineyard ecohydrology, and earth observation.

The advertised topic is Improving Evapotranspiration Estimation in Alpine Vineyards through Integrated Field Measurements and Earth Observation. The project combines satellite remote sensing, evapotranspiration, water stress monitoring, eddy covariance, and field measurements, making it a strong fit for candidates interested in environmental monitoring, agricultural water use, and geospatial analysis.

The broader PhD programme is PhD in Mountain Environment and Agriculture, a three-year interdisciplinary doctoral programme based in Bolzano/Bozen, Italy. The programme covers topics ranging from ecology and hydrology to crop production, forestry, agricultural engineering, and sustainable mountain ecosystems. It includes international research training and may involve a stay at a foreign research institution.

Eligibility highlights include a relevant postgraduate/master’s degree or equivalent, with preferred backgrounds in Environmental Sciences, Hydrology, Remote Sensing, Agricultural Engineering, Physics, and Geosciences. Candidates must also demonstrate at least B2 English proficiency.

Funding information on the programme page indicates multiple funded and unfunded places, including scholarship positions and subject-related scholarships; the page also mentions a scholarship amount of 28,000 € per year. The application requires submission through the online portal and includes a 50 € administrative registration fee.

Deadline for applications: 10 June 2026 at noon local time. Interviews are scheduled for 25–26 June 2026.

Funding details

The PhD programme offers 9 positions in total, including 4 with unibz scholarship, 2 without scholarship, and 3 tied to subject-related scholarships. The programme page states scholarships awarded per year are 28,000 €. The post itself does not specify the funding for this particular project beyond the PhD programme structure.

What's required

Applicants need a relevant postgraduate/master’s degree or equivalent qualification, including Italian laurea specialistica/magistrale or a foreign degree of at least five years’ university-level education. An appropriate educational and/or research background is required, with qualifications in the field of interest preferred. Candidates must demonstrate adequate English proficiency at least at B2 level, assessed during the interview. The application must be complete and submitted through the online portal; incomplete applications or applications sent by email are not accepted.

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