Researcher in Climate Resilience for Alpine Agriculture (m/w/d)

Intro

The interdisciplinary research group of the Professorship of Ecological Services (PES), University of Bayreuth, is looking for a dedicated individual to join its team for the European funded project “RESPOnD – Climate resilient Alpine Wine Orchards” (Interreg Alpine Space Programme). The selected candidate will focus on developing knowledge on key benefits and climate vulnerabilities of alpine wine orchards by working with various stakeholders in the wine sector. Responsibilities include modeling ecosystem services and climate change impact indicators, establishing the knowledge foundation for adaptive change pathways and resilience strategies in alpine viticulture. The role requires organizing workshops with stakeholders (e.g., wine growers and consortia) and traveling for project meetings in the countries of the Alpine Space. The PhD position, starting 1 October 2024, or later, is offered for 3 years.