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PhD Student Call: Research on Trophic Rewilding and Ecological Restoration of Post-mining Landscapes at UJEP, Ústí nad Labem
UJEP (Jan Evangelista Purkyně University) is looking for a motivated PhD student to work on the themes of Trophic Rewilding and Post-Mining Landscape
The project focuses on post-industrial sites in the Ústí nad Labem Region, directly or indirectly affected by brown coal mining. It evaluates the potential of trophic rewilding for further revitalization and subsequent management. Specifically, the project concentrates on the possibilities of using naturalistic grazing by autochthonous large herbivores (wild and de-domesticated forms), whose reintroduction has the potential to restore biodiversity, ecological resilience and resistance, and development of long-term self-sustaining ecosystems. Furthermore, the research will benefit from the extensive experience of our partners at other locations in the Czech Republic, where rewilding has been successfully implemented for more than 10 years.
More details on the study program can be found here: https://www.fzp.ujep.cz/lres
Applicant Profile:
v Must have a good motivation and interest to carry out research in the field Ecology
v The applicant must have a Master degree (MSc or equivalent) in the field of natural sciences, preferably in Ecology/ Earth Sciences / Vegetation Ecology / Botany / Zoology / Landscape Ecology.
v The applicant must have competent knowledge in R programming language or similar. Expirience in GIS would be an advantage.
v Should be ready to travel locally for sampling and monitoring at post-mining sites, as well as internationally for conferences.
v Should be proficient in English.
v Having a driving license would be useful, but is NOT a requisite.
Work Environment at UJEP:
The faculty of Environment at UJEP is well establish but dynamic working group. The working group is diverse and has a good interdisciplinary environment. We would look for applicants who are motivated and enthusiastic about the research theme. We offer a decent and motivating peer-group mentoring structure and encourage students to develop their own scientific concepts.
The monthly remuneration for the student would be about 37,000 CZK, which is about 1,500 EUR (+ incentives up to another 500 EUR).
To apply, the following documents need to be submitted
1. A concise motivation-letter (Cover Letter)
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Degree certificate of the last achieved degree (Diploma and Diploma Supplement)
4. A list of publications if any
5. Application Supplement for the Doctoral Programme
For complete infromation on the admission requrements, please visit the doctoral program´s website: https://www.fzp.ujep.cz/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Conditions_ADM_2026-27-PHD-LRES.pdf
The completed application is to be sent to: personalni@ujep.cz (before May 31th 2026)
The applicant also has to apply for the study programme at https://www.fzp.ujep.cz/lres (before May 31th 2026)
For any content related questions, please write to Eva Horčičková (eva.horcickova@ujep.cz)
Data Protection Notice:
As part of the selection process, Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem (IČO: 44555601, Pasteurova 3544/1, 400 96 Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic, Tel.: +420 475 286 316, Email: personalni@ujep.cz) will process your personal data for the purpose of selecting a suitable candidate and concluding an employment contract for the above-mentioned position.
Your personal data will be processed only to the extent necessary for actions including mutual negotiations and evaluations before concluding an employment contract. The processed data includes your name, surname, residence, email address, education details, work experience, and other data provided in the submitted documents.Personal data will be processed only for the duration of the selection process, which will not exceed three months. Your data will be adequately secured and will not be shared with any third party. Under applicable legal regulations, you have the right to access your personal data, request its correction, deletion, or restriction of processing. The supervisory authority for personal data protection is the Office for Personal Data Protection (www.uoou.cz), where you can file a complaint if necessary. For more information on data protection policies at Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem, please visit: https://www.ujep.cz/cs/zasady-zpracovani-osobnich-udaju
