PhD: European forests responses to drought

PhD: European forests responses to drought

Modeling the impact of drought on European forest

  • Location

This PhD project is a close collaboration between INRAE and CNRM, supervised by Emilie Joetzjer (INRAE), Christine Delire (CNRM), and Matthias Cuntz (INRAE). The student will be based at UMR Silva of INRAE Nancy with extended visits to CNRM in Toulouse.

  • Mission

This PhD project aims to address two key challenges of modelling drought impacts on forests: 1. exploring trees' ability to reach deep water sources in soils and 2. revisit the effects that water stress has on different parts of the vegetation in land surface models. The PhD will assess the sensitivity of forest functioning and vulnerability under future climate conditions.

  • Skills

We are looking for an enthusiastic student with a strong interest in eco-physiology, land surface interactions, as well as good coding skills. The student will work in a highly collaborative environment.

  • Application

Send a motivation letter and a resume to emilie.joetzjer@inrae.fr and christine.delire@meteo.fr
Do not hesitate to contact us for further information.

Publication date: 29 July 2024 | By: Corinne Martin