Are you passionate about sustainable land and water management? Would you like to explore how agroforestry can help address land degradation and water scarcity in Africa?
A fully funded 4-year PhD position is now open at Agrotecnio – Universitat de Lleida, Spain, as part of the Horizon Europe project AfroGrow (WP3, Task 3.2).
Research focus: Investigating the ecohydrological functions and hydrological impacts of agroforestry systems under varying environmental and management conditions in Sub-Saharan Africa.
What’s offered:
- A 4-year fully funded PhD position
- Extensive international fieldwork
- Collaboration with an international, multidisciplinary team
- Opportunities for research stays and conference participation
Candidate profile:
- MSc in soil science, hydrology, ecology, agriculture, forestry, or a related field
- Experience with fieldwork and data analysis (R or similar preferred)
- Strong English proficiency and willingness to travel internationally
Application deadline: 14 September 2025
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