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PhD: Adoption of functional agrobiodiversity and modelling ecosystem services at the Free University in Amsterdam

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Do you have knowledge of spatial analysis and modelling, and experience with survey methods? Are you interested in multidisciplinary work, and contributing to more-sustainable forms of pest regulation in arable farming? Then we are looking for you!

You will be part of a multidisciplinary project (FABforward) on various aspects of functional agrobiodiversity (FAB), funded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO). The PhD student will mainly work on economics and ecosystem services of FAB adoption by farmers. The position involves working across multiple research institutes. [Read more…] about PhD: Adoption of functional agrobiodiversity and modelling ecosystem services at the Free University in Amsterdam

PhD Researcher Position in Spatial Planning and Environmental Justice at Leibniz University Hannover

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The Landscape Planning and Ecosystem Services (LPES) working group at the Institute of Environmental Planning, Leibniz University Hannover is looking for a PhD researcher to join the recently funded JustPlanning project as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will explore the uptake and future opportunities of integrating environmental justice (EJ) in spatial planning in Germany. EJ is defined as the socio-spatial equity of environmental benefits (e.g. access to quality green spaces and ecosystem services) and burdens (e.g. extreme heat, pollution and ecosystem disservices).

Applicants must hold an academic university degree (Master) in spatial planning, landscape planning, geography or a similar field. Good English and German language skills are needed.

Application deadline: 15 March 2025

PhD Researcher Position at ZALF: Exploring AI and Biodiversity Conservation

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The Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) is seeking a PhD researcher to join two innovative projects: KICS-ZERT and DAKIS. These projects focus on integrating AI and citizen science to improve biodiversity monitoring and conservation, contributing to sustainable agricultural practices and ecosystem services.

About the Role
The successful candidate will explore practical applications of AI-supported biodiversity assessments, developing business models and policy instruments that align with real-world conservation goals. The position is part of the Governance of Ecosystem Services working group, which addresses challenges in delivering societally desired ecosystem services through empirical research and interdisciplinary collaboration. [Read more…] about PhD Researcher Position at ZALF: Exploring AI and Biodiversity Conservation

PhD position on cultural ecosystem services and nature-based solutions in mountain regions

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The Institute for Alpine Environment at Eurac Research (Bozen/Bolzano, Italy) seeks a highly motivated candidate with expertise in the field of mountain ecology, ecosystem services, and/or nature-based solutions. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in interacting with stakeholders, assessing cultural ecosystem services, and applying innovative approaches to evaluate trade-offs and synergies related to the implementation of different scenarios of nature-based solutions in Alpine ecosystems.
The position is funded within the 3-year Biodiversa+ project EVESNAT (Nature-based Solutions to meet EU Nature Restoration Targets: Evaluating synergies and trade-offs across Ecosystem Services for biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, and resilience and autonomy improvement) starting in 2025.

For more information and online application, visit here.

PhD position at the University of Eastern Finland (UEF)

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The Department of Geographical and Historical Studies at the University of Eastern Finland is seeking a highly motivated PhD researcher to investigate the impact of climate-driven changes on Arctic ecosystems, particularly in relation to recent outbreaks of the Common heath moth and the increasing dominance of crowberry in Lapland’s heath tundra. The project will focus on the interplay between browning and greening processes in these ecosystems, using advanced remote sensing techniques, drone imagery, and in-situ data collection. The successful candidate will apply machine learning, time series analysis, and species distribution models to study the dynamics of defoliation outbreaks.

The position, supervised by Assistant Professor Miguel Villoslada, is based at the Joensuu campus and offers a three-year contract, starting January 1, 2025. The salary follows the Finnish university salary system and is based on the stage of doctoral research and performance. The application deadline is November 10, 2024. For more information, visit here.