PhD fellowship at ZEF in the field of agroforestry in Central Asia.
ZEF is looking for a candidate for a PhD study in agroforestry as a part of an
interdisciplinary research project "Opportunities for climate change mitigation
through afforestation of degraded croplands in Central Asia", which was initiated by
ZEF in 2009 with financial support from the Robert Bosch Stiftung. The forestry
component of the project will focus on silvicultural aspects of agroforestry in arid
saline environments, ecosystem services provided by afforestation with a strong
focus on C sequestration in biomass and soil, as well as direct non-timber and
timber benefits from a small-scale forestry. The PhD candidate is expected to
participate in the project activities and pursue the doctoral study in a close
collaboration with the colleagues from the other research packages, particularly the
economics of C sequestration and land suitability assessment for conversion to tree
plantations. The fellowship will provide a stipend and research funds to pursue this
doctoral study.
Requirements for the PhD candidates:
Relevant Master´s degree (forestry and agroforestry); experience in tree growth
modelling is highly appreciated; good writing skills in English; team work-orientation;
previous experience in Central Asian region is desirable; knowledge of Uzbek (or
Russian) and German language is a recommendation.
Start and duration of the PhD study:
Attendance in the ZEF doctoral courses in October 2009 and starting with the field
research in February 2010. The duration of the scholarship period is 3.5 years.
Duty station:
During fieldwork: Khorezm province, Uzbekistan and Beruny province,
Karakalpakstan; Otherwise: Bonn, Germany
More information is available on request.
The eligible applicants are invited to send their application, including a letter of
motivation, curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, to:
Dr. Asia Khamzina
Center for Development Research
Walter Flex Str., 3,
53113 Bonn, Germany
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tel: +49 228 731715, Fax: +49 228 731889
Closing date is August 01, 2009. Selected candidates will be contacted for a
personal interview.
PhD fellowship at ZEF in the field of agroforestry in Central Asia.
ZEF is looking for a candidate for a PhD study in agroforestry as a part of an
interdisciplinary research project "Opportunities for climate change mitigation
through afforestation of degraded croplands in Central Asia", which was initiated by
ZEF in 2009 with financial support from the Robert Bosch Stiftung. The forestry
component of the project will focus on silvicultural aspects of agroforestry in arid
saline environments, ecosystem services provided by afforestation with a strong
focus on C sequestration in biomass and soil, as well as direct non-timber and
timber benefits from a small-scale forestry. The PhD candidate is expected to
participate in the project activities and pursue the doctoral study in a close
collaboration with the colleagues from the other research packages, particularly the
economics of C sequestration and land suitability assessment for conversion to tree
plantations. The fellowship will provide a stipend and research funds to pursue this
doctoral study.
Requirements for the PhD candidates:
Relevant Master´s degree (forestry and agroforestry); experience in tree growth
modelling is highly appreciated; good writing skills in English; team work-orientation;
previous experience in Central Asian region is desirable; knowledge of Uzbek (or
Russian) and German language is a recommendation.
Start and duration of the PhD study:
Attendance in the ZEF doctoral courses in October 2009 and starting with the field
research in February 2010. The duration of the scholarship period is 3.5 years.
Duty station:
During fieldwork: Khorezm province, Uzbekistan and Beruny province,
Karakalpakstan; Otherwise: Bonn, Germany
More information is available on request.
The eligible applicants are invited to send their application, including a letter of
motivation, curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, to:
Dr. Asia Khamzina
Center for Development Research
Walter Flex Str., 3,
53113 Bonn, Germany
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tel: +49 228 731715, Fax: +49 228 731889
Closing date is August 01, 2009. Selected candidates will be contacted for a
personal interview.