🎓 PhD Studentship in Forest Structural Assessment 🇮🇪 | University College Cork
📌 Position: PhD in Forest Structural Assessment
🏫 University: University College Cork (UCC)
📍 Location: Cork, Ireland 🇮🇪
🏢 Department: Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
👨🏫 Supervisors: Dr. Markus Eichhorn & Dr. Ramiro Crego
📅 Deadline: July 5, 2026
⏳ Start Date: October 1, 2026
💰 Funding: €25,000/year fees research costs
🔬 About the Project
This fully funded PhD is part of the C-BioStock project, focusing on understanding forest structure, biodiversity, and carbon dynamics across forest harvesting cycles in Ireland.
Key research components include:
• Mobile terrestrial LiDAR scanning for 3D forest structure analysis
• Processing and visualization of LiDAR point cloud data
• Linking structural metrics to biodiversity (vegetation, birds, soil)
• Integration with airborne LiDAR and Earth Observation data
• Developing scalable indicators for carbon and biodiversity assessment
The project involves collaboration with national partners and includes opportunities for international research secondments.
👤 Ideal Candidate
• MSc in ecology, forestry, remote sensing, or related field
• Strong quantitative and programming skills (R, Python, MATLAB, etc.)
• Experience in research design and scientific writing
• Interest in LiDAR, GIS, or Earth Observation data (desirable)
• Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams
🌟 Why Apply?
• Work on climate, biodiversity, and sustainable forestry challenges
• Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge remote sensing technologies
• Collaborate with leading research groups across Ireland
• Opportunity for international research experience
• Fully funded position with strong academic support
🌍 Location Highlight – Cork
Cork is a vibrant and welcoming city known for its rich culture, coastal landscapes, and strong academic community, offering an excellent quality of life for researchers.
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