Doctoral Research Fellow - FutureForests - School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK, is seeking a Doctoral Research Fellow to support the work of Dr. Alice Gauthey. This European Council-funded PhD studentship is available from January 1, 2026, for three years.
Background: The successful applicant will undertake research on assessing tree carbon dynamic and allocation under elevated carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations and warmer temperatures as part of the FutureForests Doctoral Network.
Role Summary: Plan and undertake the designated doctoral research project, learn to undertake field and laboratory research, analyze and interpret research findings, and contribute to generating research funding.
* Plan and undertake the designated doctoral research project on assessing tree carbon dynamic and allocation under elevated CO2 concentrations and warmer temperatures at BIFoR-FACE.
* Learn to undertake both field and laboratory research on tree carbon dynamic and allocation in relation to drought and heat stress.
* Analyze and interpret research findings and results.
* Contribute to generating research funding and contribute to writing bids.
Person Specification: Relevant background and a master’s degree in Environmental Science, Plant Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or related disciplines. Excellent communication skills, self-motivation, an aptitude for field research, and a commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary work.
* Relevant background and a master’s degree in Environmental Science, Plant Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or related disciplines.
* Applicants should demonstrate excellent communication skills, self-motivation, an aptitude for field research, and a commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary work.
* Must not have a doctoral degree (PhD) by the recruitment date.
* Must hold a Master’s degree by the start date (January 2026).
Application Process: Your application should include a Curriculum Vitae, a max two-page cover letter, BSc and MSc diplomas along with their translations in English, and contact details of at least two academic or professional references.
* Curriculum Vitae.
* A max two-page cover letter for the applicant vision for the selected project and how they see meeting the essential criteria of the project.
* BSc and MSc diplomas along with their translations in English.
* Contact details of at least two academic or professional references.
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