2 PhD Positions on Debris Flow – Vegetation Interactions (1.0 FTE) Dear Colleagues,
We have an opening for two fully-funded PhD candidates interested in plant traits, biogeomorphology and landslides, to be employed at the department of Physical Geography at Utrecht University (The Netherlands). In specific, the PhDs will investigate how vegetation, like trees, can reduce the runout and hazardous impact of debris flows through their above ground and root traits. These investigations will be based on new experimental techniques, wherein we mimic different plant species with small-scale 3D-printed trees and live seedlings, in combination with field data. Outcomes will be used to optimize the configuration of protection forests, and will help understanding effects of changes in vegetation cover and species composition by forest fires and climate change on debris-flow hazards. A detailed project description and information on the employment conditions at Utrecht University can be accessed via the link below: https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/phd-position-on-debris-flow-vegetation-interactions. We are looking for a candidate with a MSc degree in earth sciences, geomorphology, geology, hydrology, civil engineering, or a related field. The application deadline is 6 January 2025. Note that PhD students in the Netherlands are full university employees with a salary, paid vacation, parental leave, and excellent secondary conditions. Best wishes, Tjalling de Haas ----- Dr. Tjalling de Haas Assistant Professor Geomorphology and Natural Hazards Department of Physical Geography, Utrecht University Princetonlaan 8a, 3584 CB Utrecht Room 4.48 | T. +31 (0)30 253 4014 | t.deh...@uu.nl<mailto:t.deh...@uu.nl> https://www.uu.nl/staff/tdehaas https://www.uu.nl/debrisflowflume https://scholar.google.nl/citations?user=SKyKZZAAAAAJ&hl=nl To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
