Phd in Computer Sciences, Environment and Geosciences, Information Science and Engineering

Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Updated: 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 17 Jan 2026

18 Nov 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Transilvania University of Brasov
Research Field

Computer science
Information science
Geosciences
Environmental science
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions

PhD Positions
Country

Romania
Application Deadline

17 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

35
Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Horizon Europe – COFUND
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Monitoring traditional agricultural crop fields with multi-modal multi-temporal Synthetic Aperture Radar data

Distinct agricultural crops and practices play a central role in shaping the culture and cultural heritage of rural communities in specific regions. The Brașov region in Romania, for instance, is particularly renowned for its potato and sugar beet cultivation, which has earned it the designation 'Potato Country’. However, these traditional crops are increasingly being replaced by others, such as rapeseed, which are more resilient and better adapted to changing climate conditions. This shift contributes to the loss of cultural heritage. Remote sensing, and in particular Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), provides valuable insights into vegetation structure, soil roughness, and soil moisture. The Copernicus program of the European Commission, together with other space agencies, offers free and regularly updated data for
the long-term monitoring of agricultural systems. In this project, conducted in close collaboration between French and Romanian research units, we aim at contributing to the preservation of cultural heritage in the selected region of Romania, while the ultimate goal is to take steps towards the development of global strategies to address climate change. In order to reach the aim, we leverage multi-modal, multi-temporal SAR data to (i) quantify the impact of climate change on traditional agricultural crops, (ii) estimate the water demand of these crops, (iii) evaluate nature-based solutions to preserve soil quality, and (iv) predict future dynamics.


Where to apply
Website
https://aap.univ-pau.fr/details?view=programme&cid=33

Requirements
Research Field
Computer science
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Information science
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Environmental science
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Information science
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Master degree in Remote Sensing, computer science, electronics engineering
English – mandatory, French - optional


Specific Requirements

Researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 3 years preceding the date of the call deadline. Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays, and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention are not considered.

Applicants who are non-native speakers of English are required to provide proof of proficiency in the language, as CHORAL’s working language is English.

Candidates must be in possession of valid identity card (for EU citizens) or a valid passport (for visa application, if selected).

The call is open to researchers of any nationality.


Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Additional Information
Additional comments

Website for more information: https://www.research.univ-unita.eu/en/choral-project.html

Website for additional job details: https://www.research.univ-unita.eu/en/choral-project.html

Website for more information regarding UNITA: https://univ-unita.eu/Sites/  


Website for additional job details

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/388097

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Transilvania University of Brașov
Country
Romania
City
Brașov
Postal Code
500036
Geofield


Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Université Savoie Mont Blanc LISTIC
Country
France
State/Province
Haute-Savoie
City
Annecy
Postal Code
74940
Geofield


Contact
City

Brașov
Website

https://www.research.univ-unita.eu/en/choral-project.html
https://aap.univ-pau.fr/details?view=programme&cid=33
Postal Code

500036

STATUS: EXPIRED

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