Massimo Tagliavini

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 .