PhD Programme in Mountain Environment and Agriculture

PhD Programme in Mountain Environment and Agriculture

The Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (unibz) was founded in 1997 as a multilingual, internationally oriented institution. The university promotes the free exchange of ideas and scientific knowledge, linking itself to the European humanities tradition and laying the foundations for its society by promoting respect for democratic principles. Its international orientation is further emphasized by its commitment to multilingualism and its international academic staff and student body.
The Free University of Bozen-Bolzano champions research at the highest of levels, is committed to excellence and the advancement of knowledge through critical and independent scholarship and values freedom to push the frontiers of knowledge forward. Research projects which are interdisciplinary, international or which have local relevance are particularly encouraged. In this respect, unibz endorses research, and is especially committed to promoting young researchers. A public competition for the allocation of PhD positions in Mountain Environment and Agriculture is announced, for:

• 7 positions, of which 7 positions will be covered by scholarship.

This PhD Research Programme is offered in English and lasts three years during which the PhD students will actively attend the teaching and scientific activities. The PhD programme comprises lectures and research activities. A compulsory research period abroad is part of the training. Duration: 3 years
Scientific areas:
Agricultural chemistry
Insect chemical ecology and apiculture
Applied molecular entomology
Fruit tree physiology and ecosystems
Agrofood economics, management and marketing
Molecular and Structural Biology
Animal Science
Grassland farming
Technologies for agroforestry innovations
Interdisciplinary landscape, vegetation and conservation ecology
Forest ecology
River processes and natural hazards mitigation Official teaching language: English
Further information about the PhD programme can be found here.
The application should be submitted here by 15. June 2023, 12:00 midday (GTM +2.00) Contact person:
Karin Felderer
Sparkassenstr. 21
I-39100 Bozen
Tel. +39-0471-012805
phd@unibz.it