PhD position in Landscape Ecology and Ecosystems Conservation

University of Basel, Switzerland

Updated: about 2 months ago

Your position

We are looking for a motivated PhD student to join our new group. The student will work on an ongoing project in Swiss proglacial ecosystems that seeks to evaluate the responses of biodiversity values after the glacier retreat, as well as to assess the potential synergies and tradeoffs of the conservation of these areas with different human uses. Current developments of the project have focused on two directions: at the local scale, on assessing the diversity of arthropods and how this diversity depends on microclimatic conditions and species traits; at the regional scale, on mapping the current and future distribution of plant species and assessing the provision of associated ecosystem services across proglacial zones. The specific focus of the PhD project within this broad topic will be discussed with the candidate. The project has strong connections to related projects at the University of Bern and Milan (PrioritICE project ). The student will be encouraged to collaborate with the teams of these other institutions and will be co-supervised by Prof. Gianalberto Losapio (University of Milan).


Your profile

The candidate must hold a MSc degree in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Ecology, Conservation Biology or related fields and a strong interest in conservation science, ecology and environmental management. Knowledge of alpine habitats, specific taxonomic groups, advanced statistical techniques or spatial tools (GIS analyses) will be an advantage, but it is not a prerequisite. A good command of English is important, while knowledge of French and/or German can be favorable. The project involves fieldwork. The PhD student will contribute to co-supervising MSc projects on the same topic and oversee minor administrative duties.


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