Camilla Wellstein

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 .

PhD opportunity in Ecohydrology, Remote Sensing, Evapotranspiration, and Water Stress Monitoring in Italy at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano , jointly offered with Eurac Research under the doctoral programme in Sustainable Agricultural Production Systems . The advertised PhD topic is “Improving Evapotranspiration Estimation in Alpine Vineyards through Integrated Field Measurements and Earth Observation.” The research is strongly interdisciplinary and connects vineyard ecohydrology , satellite remote sensing , evapotranspiration , water stress monitoring , eddy covariance measurements , and alpine environmental systems . Ideal applicants should have a background in Environmental Sciences , Hydrology , Remote Sensing , Agricultural Engineering , Physics , Geosciences , or a related field. The programme is taught in English and requires at least B2-level English . Applicants must hold an appropriate postgraduate qualification or an equivalent foreign degree and will be selected through a public competition and interview. The broader PhD programme Mountain Environment and Agriculture is a three-year, interdisciplinary doctoral programme with research links to international teams and research centres including Eurac Research . The call lists 9 total positions , including scholarship-backed places, and the programme provides a scholarship amount of 28,000 € per year for awarded scholarships. Deadline: 10 June 2026 at 12:00 local time. Interviews are scheduled for 25–26 June 2026. Application: Apply online through the university portal, upload the required documents, and pay the 50 € registration fee . Applications sent by email or incomplete applications will not be considered.

PhD opportunity in Mountain Environment and Agriculture at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano in Italy. This doctoral programme is highly interdisciplinary and is aimed at talented, motivated students interested in Environmental Science , Agriculture , ecology, hydrology, crop production, animal science, forestry, agricultural engineering, plant protection, climate change, and sustainable management of mountain ecosystems. The programme runs for 3 years and is taught in English (with some courses occasionally in Italian and German). Research topics include efficient use of natural resources, sustainable production methods in agriculture and forestry, and the effects of climate change on natural and managed mountain ecosystems. Students will work within international research teams and may spend 3 to 12 months at a foreign research institution. There are 9 total positions , including 4 with unibz scholarship , 2 without scholarship , and 3 tied to subject-related scholarships . The page also notes scholarships of 28,000 € per year . Applicants must hold an eligible postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification and demonstrate at least B2 English proficiency, assessed during the interview. The application requires online submission through the portal, including ID documents and the required programme-specific attachments. A 50 € administrative registration fee is required and is non-refundable. The deadline for applications is 2026-06-10 .

PhD opportunity at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano in Mountain Environment and Agriculture , an interdisciplinary doctoral programme for students interested in agriculture , environmental science , biology , and earth science topics related to mountain regions. The programme covers research areas such as mountain agriculture and forestry, climate change impacts on ecosystems, ecology, hydrology, crop production, animal science, agricultural engineering, sustainable resource management, plant protection, and agri-food systems/marketing. The university highlights collaboration with international research teams and centres including Eurac Research and the Laimburg Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry . This is a 3-year PhD with 9 available places . Funding information on the programme page states an annual scholarship of €28,000 , with positions available both with and without scholarship and some tied to subject-related scholarships. The application also requires a €50 administrative registration fee . Eligibility includes a postgraduate degree equivalent to an Italian master’s-level qualification or an equivalent foreign degree, plus an appropriate educational/research background. Applicants should have English proficiency at B2 level or higher , which will be assessed during the interview. The application must be submitted online through the portal, and incomplete applications are not accepted. Deadline: 10 June 2026. Admission interviews are scheduled for 25–26 June 2026, with ranking lists published by 10 July 2026.

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.