Are you driven to understand the effects of fire on tropical forests? Wageningen University & Research offers two exciting PhD positions on Fire Resilience of Amazon Forests. Work alongside leading experts, conduct field studies in Bolivia, and contribute to vital ecological knowledge shaping the future of sustainable forest management.
Applicants must hold a master’s degree in biology, forest and nature conservation, or plant sciences, and have strong English communication skills. Experience in forest ecology or tree physiology, fieldwork in remote areas, and quantitative data analysis is required.
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is one of the world’s leading institutions in life sciences, renowned for its focus on food, environment, and sustainability. Located in the Netherlands, WUR combines education and cutting-edge research to address global challenges related to nature, agriculture, and climate.
Founded in 1918, Wageningen Universiteit (Wageningen University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium-sized town of Wageningen (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Gelderland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Wageningen Universiteit (WU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Wageningen Universiteit (WU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.