PhD Position in Forest Ecophysiology and Remote Sensing — EPFL
- Ort
- Lausanne
- Vertrag
- full-time
- Veröffentlicht
- Gestern
Rollenüberblick
Mission
We are offering a full-time (100%) PhD position at ENAC at EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland, within the Plant Ecology Research Laboratory (PERL): https://www.epfl.ch/labs/perl/
The PhD project will investigate how forest canopy temperature and spectral properties reflect tree physiological responses to increasing atmospheric drought and soil water limitation.
- Mission
- We are offering a full-time (100%) PhD position at ENAC at EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland, within the Plant Ecology Research Laboratory (PERL): https://www.epfl.ch/labs/perl/
- Main duties and responsibilities As a PhD student, you will be expected to:
- Conduct original doctoral research on forest responses to atmospheric and soil drought, combining ecophysiological and remote-sensing approaches.
Hauptaufgaben
- Main duties and responsibilities As a PhD student, you will be expected to:
- Conduct original doctoral research on forest responses to atmospheric and soil drought, combining ecophysiological and remote-sensing approaches.
- Conduct and analyze measurements including sap flow, dendrometer data, leaf water potential, gas exchange, chlorophyll fluorescence, and thermal responses.
- Analyze thermal, RGB and potentially multispectral or hyperspectral imagery collected from fixed cameras and UAVs.
- Use satellite and environmental datasets to identify regions where forests are particularly sensitive or vulnerable to atmospheric drought.
- Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed scientific publications and conference presentations.
- Participate in laboratory activities and, when appropriate, contribute to the supervision of student projects.
- Contribute to teaching as part of the PERL group at EPFL Profile
- A MSc degree in ecology, plant biology, environmental sciences, forestry, remote sensing, Earth observation, geography, or a related field
- Strong interest in plant and forest responses to drought, heat and climate change
Bewerbungsprozess
- Candidates with a strong background in either plant ecophysiology or remote sensing and a clear motivation to develop expertise in the complementary field are particularly encouraged to apply. We offer A stimulating, interdisciplinary and international research environment
- The selection process involves multiple stages, and short-listed candidates will be requested to apply to a specific EPFL Doctoral Program to qualify for a PhD at EPFL, i.e. the Doctoral School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (EDCE).
- Please note that this is a separate application process necessary to be eligible to complete your PhD at EPFL.
- The application for the EDCE doctoral school can be conducted after the candidate selection.
- Only applications submitted through the online platform will be considered. You are asked to supply:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation for the position, your relevant experience, and your interest in the project (PDF, up to 2 pages)
- A single PDF containing your Curriculum Vitae, and contact information for 2 referees
- Application deadline: Running deadline.
Kontakte
- Applications sent directly to these email addresses shall not be considered. Reference: 2490
- Reference: For more information, please contact: Charlotte Grossiord ([email protected]), Petra D’Odorico (WSL, [email protected]), or Helena Vallicrosa (WSL, [email protected]).
Weitere Details
- Main duties and responsibilities As a PhD student, you will be expected to:
- Contribute to teaching as part of the PERL group at EPFL
- Experience with plant physiological measurements, field ecology and/or remote sensing is an asset Good quantitative and statistical skills
- Candidates with a strong background in either plant ecophysiology or remote sensing and a clear motivation to develop expertise in the complementary field are particularly encouraged to apply. A stimulating, interdisciplinary and international research environment
- A collaborative research environment within PERL, with expertise spanning plant ecophysiology, forest drought responses, climate extremes and ecosystem functioning
- Only applications submitted through the online platform will be considered. You are asked to supply:
- The position will remain open until filled. Contract Start Date: April or May, 2027 Duration: 1 year, renewable
- Applications sent directly to these email addresses shall not be considered.
Notizen und Originalinhalt
- Main duties and responsibilities
- As a PhD student, you will be expected to:
- Experience with plant physiological measurements, field ecology and/or remote sensing is an asset
- Good quantitative and statistical skills
- Candidates with a strong background in either plant ecophysiology or remote sensing and a clear motivation to develop expertise in the complementary field are particularly encouraged to apply.
- A stimulating, interdisciplinary and international research environment
- Informations
- Only applications submitted through the online platform will be considered.
- You are asked to supply:
- The position will remain open until filled.
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