PhD in Agricultural Sciences at Technická univerzita vo Zvolene (Slovakia)

Key details

• Host institution: Technická univerzita vo Zvolene
• Location: Technická univerzita vo Zvolene, T.G.Masaryka 24, Zvolen, Slovakia
• Application deadline: May 31, 2026

Funding

Not funded by a EU programme

Funding level (from listing): partial or not via EU framework — confirm on the official call.

How to apply

• Apply by email to [email protected] (subject line and attachments per the official instructions).
• Full vacancy text and updates: Euraxess listing.

About the position

The Faculty of Forestry at the Technical University in Zvolen (TUZVO), Slovakia, invites applications for one fully funded, four-year, full-time PhD position in Forestry, within the study programme Forest Management, in the research field of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences. The successful candidate will conduct doctoral research on the topic: Detection and Delineation of Individual Trees in Complex Forest Stands Using Airborne Laser Scanning Data. The doctoral student will participate in research activities and projects related to the dissertation topic. The position is intended to strengthen a competitive research environment by attracting excellent PhD candidates with strong academic potential and motivation for scientific work.

The Technical University in Zvolen is a modern higher education institution providing education at all three levels within the European Higher Education Area. Within the Slovak higher education system, TUZVO has a distinctive academic profile focused on forestry, wood sciences, ecology, and environmental sciences, complemented by technical, natural, economic, safety, security, and design disciplines. The Faculty of Forestry is one of the university’s four faculties and provides a strong academic and research environment for doctoral studies.

Applications are particularly welcomed from international candidates holding a relevant Master’s degree or equivalent qualification, subject to the applicable admission requirements, funding conditions, and Slovak legislation. The recruitment and selection process will follow the principles of open, transparent, and merit-based recruitment, in line with the European Charter for Researchers.

Requirements

Applicants must meet the general conditions for admission to doctoral study in accordance with the applicable legislation and the rules of the Technical University in Zvolen.

Mandatory requirements:

• completed Master’s degree or equivalent second-level university degree in a relevant field,
• degree awarded by a higher education institution other than the Technical University in Zvolen,
• academic background relevant to forestry, geoinformatics, remote sensing, GIS, environmental sciences, or a related discipline,
• ability to communicate in English,
• submission of all required application documents within the specified deadline.

Skills/Qualifications

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• strong interest in forest management, remote sensing, and geospatial data analysis,
• motivation for scientific research and doctoral study,
• ability to work independently as well as within a research team,
• good analytical and problem-solving skills,
• experience with GIS, airborne laser scanning, spatial analysis, programming, or data processing is an advantage,
• previous academic or research experience related to forestry, ecology, or geoinformatics is welcome.

Benefits

The selected candidate will receive:

• a fully funded four-year full-time PhD position,
• the opportunity to work in an established academic and research environment at the Faculty of Forestry, TUZVO,
• involvement in research projects related to the dissertation topic,
• access to academic supervision and research infrastructure,
• opportunities for scientific development, publication, and professional growth,
• integration into an international academic environment within the European Higher Education Area.

Selection Process

Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of:

• submitted written application,
• curriculum vitae,
• certified copy of the MSc degree or equivalent qualification,
• personal interview, which may be conducted either in person or online.

Applicants who successfully complete the application procedure will receive an invitation specifying the form of examination, date, time, and other relevant details. Selection will be based on the overall academic quality of the application, the candidate’s suitability for the proposed research topic, and performance during the interview/admission procedure.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by 31 May 2026.

Applicants should complete the online application and follow the official application instructions:

Online application form: link

Application instructions: link

Application documents should include:

• completed application form,
• curriculum vitae,
• certified copy of Master’s degree diploma,
• any additional documents required by the doctoral admission procedure.

Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be considered.

Additional Information

The position is intended for excellent candidates seeking to pursue doctoral study in a dynamic research environment connected to current developments in forestry and geospatial technologies.

For further information regarding the admission procedure, please contact:

Ing. Alena Dorotová

Faculty of Forestry, Technical University in Zvolen

Email: [email protected]

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +421 45 520 6521