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Folkert Boersma

1 year ago

Wildfire research using satellite instruments Wageningen University in Netherlands

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

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Deadline

Expired

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Netherlands

University

Wageningen University & Research

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Remote Sensing
Earth Science
Earth Observation
Climate Dynamics
Wildfire Management

About this position

A new PhD position is available in the group of Associate Professor Folkert Boersma at Wageningen University & Research, starting in 2026. The research will focus on wildfires, utilizing satellite instruments and remote sensing to address urgent questions about environmental change.

The project is ideal for candidates passionate about environmental science and earth observation. Details about the application process are available via the provided link. The university is located in the Netherlands and is known for its strong research in environmental and earth sciences. No specific funding or eligibility details are mentioned in the post.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and share the opportunity with others.

What's required

Applicants should be interested in wildfire research, remote sensing, and environmental science. Specific degree requirements, skills, or language tests are not mentioned in the post.

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Climatology

Environmental Science

Earth Science

Earth Observation

Remote Sensing