Universität Salzburg – two 3 years PhD positions in Geomorphology (w/m/d)

The positions are funded through the project Climate change impacts on mountain river basins (CLIMB), that aims at understanding the impact of climate warming on the sediment flux from the mountain cryosphere. CLIMB will involve both, field- and laboratory-based work, as well as numerical modelling and GIS-analyses. The two successful candidates will work closely together. One will focus on reach scale, employ a monitoring and mapping approach, and utilise field and lab techniques to characterise and source-trace sediments. The second candidate will focus on the catchment-scale and utilise remote sensing data and modelling perspectives.

The PhD research will be integrated in the newly established Centre of Climate Change Resilience at the University of Salzburg and the PhD candidates will receive training and supervision at the Doctoral School DYNAMITE (Dynamic Mountain Environments) in the Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences. The research project is closely linked to ongoing research in the department and at cooperating institutions and will also be supported by regional stake holders.

We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a background in Geomorphology, Hydrology, Geology or Physical Geography. Candidates should be acquainted with mountain environments and be enthusiastic about both, field and lab work. Additionally, GIS experience, remote sensing, data management and modelling skills will be essential. We expect open-minded candidates with high team spirit and excellent communication skills.

Interested in this offer? Please send us your CV and application letter until Jan. 12th 2025. For more information on the project and application process please contact: Jan-Christoph Otto, Department of Environment and Biodiversity, University of Salzburg, Austria, +43 662 8044 5291, jan-christoph.otto@plus.ac.at