Postdoctoral Opportunity: Botany – Climate Change Research in Mountain Areas, Plant and Vegetation Ecology, Disturbance Ecology – Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

Postdoctoral Opportunity: Botany – Climate Change Research in Mountain Areas, Plant and Vegetation Ecology, Disturbance Ecology – Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

• Institution: Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

• Faculty: Faculty of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences

• Position: Postdoctoral Research Assignment

• Number of Positions: 1

• Academic Recruitment Field: 05/BIOS-01 – Botany

• Decree / Reference: 1425/2026

• Supervisor: Prof. Camilla Wellstein

• Research Area / Project: Climate change research in mountain areas, plant and vegetation ecology, disturbance ecology

• Appointment Type: Postdoctoral Research Assignment under Art. 22-bis, Law No. 240/2010

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified in the provided announcement

• Location: Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy

• Publication Date: October 2, 2026

• Application Deadline: October 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Overview of the Opportunity

The Free University of Bozen-Bolzano is conducting a selection procedure for one postdoctoral research assignment within the Faculty of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences.

The position falls under the academic recruitment field 05/BIOS-01 – Botany and will be supervised by Prof. Camilla Wellstein.

The research focus is on:

• Climate change research in mountain areas

• Plant ecology

• Vegetation ecology

• Disturbance ecology

Research Field

The position is particularly relevant to candidates with research expertise in areas such as:

• Botany

• Plant Ecology

• Vegetation Ecology

• Mountain Ecosystems

• Climate Change

• Disturbance Ecology

• Environmental and Ecological Sciences

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the admission requirements specified in Article 2 of the official call.

The University explicitly states that candidates who do not satisfy the admission requirements will be excluded from the selection procedure.

Applicants should therefore review the official call carefully before submitting the online application.

Application Checklist

Candidates should have the following documents ready:

1. Curriculum Vitae in PDF format

2. Relevant Publications in PDF format

   • May include the doctoral thesis where appropriate

   • Must respect the maximum number of publications permitted by the official call

3. Valid Identity Document

   • PDF or JPG format

4. Supporting Certificates / Attestations, where applicable

5. Application Validation Document, depending on the method chosen

Application Validation Options

Applicants may validate the application using one of the following methods:

• Self-Declaration

  • Print, sign, scan, and upload the generated declaration

• Digital Signature

  • Download the complete application PDF, digitally sign it, and upload it

• SPID or CIE Authentication

  • No additional handwritten or digital signature is required when the application is completed through SPID or CIE authentication

Applicants should retain the confirmation email received after successful submission.

Important Note for International Applicants

Non-EU applicants may be required to provide official certificates or attestations issued by the competent authority in their home country.

Documents in languages other than English, French, German, or Spanish may require an Italian translation certified by an appropriate diplomatic/consular authority or official translator.

Important Dates

• Published: October 2, 2026

• Application Deadline: October 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM

• The online system remains available until the deadline but closes at 12:00 PM on the final day.

Applicants are strongly advised to complete registration and submission well before the closing time.

Application Process

• Selection Procedure: 1 Postdoctoral Research Assignment

• Reference / Decree: 1425/2026

• Application Link: https://unibz.elixforms.it/rwe2/module_preview.jsp?MODULE_TAG=ValutazionePD_26_1425&ELANG=en

• Applicants should complete the full online application and upload all required documentation before the deadline.

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