Alex Lechner

PhD and postdoctoral opportunities are available at Northeastern University, Shenyang, China , in the Mining Spatial Data Intelligence Research Hub led by Professor Alex Lechner . The group works at the intersection of environmental science , landscape ecology , GIS , remote sensing , and AI , with a research focus on environmental and social risk in mining landscapes . Projects span local case studies through to global-scale analysis, and the team is described as internationally connected with collaborators across Australia, Indonesia, the UK, and Europe. PhD positions are explicitly stated to be fully funded , covering tuition , stipend , accommodation , and research expenses including equipment and international travel. Supervision is conducted in English throughout. Postdoctoral researchers will lead and contribute to multiple projects in parallel and are expected to build a strong international research profile. The post highlights support for conference travel and research visits, as well as publication opportunities in leading journals. Applicants should send a CV and a short statement of interest to [email protected] with the subject line NEU Opportunity . The post does not specify a deadline, and no formal test or GPA requirements are mentioned. This opportunity is especially relevant for candidates interested in environmental science , landscape ecology , GIS , remote sensing , AI , and mining-related spatial analysis.