Mariapina Castelli

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 .