The University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli” in Caserta/Naples, Italy, is inviting applications for 11 fully funded PhD positions within its doctoral program in Science and Engineering for the Environment and Sustainability for the 2026 academic intake.
Program Focus & Hydrological Engineering Scope
This doctoral program provides multidisciplinary training across environmental protection, water resource management, hydraulic construction, and climate change adaptation. The curriculum spans natural sciences, civil and environmental engineering, and sustainable technology. Key research areas include:
- Hydraulic Engineering & Hydrology: Modeling watershed hydrology, flood risk assessment, river restoration, and urban water infrastructure.
- Environmental Sanitary Engineering: Water and wastewater treatment, aquatic contaminant fate, and environmental remediation technologies.
- Applied Geosciences & Geochemistry: Hydrogeology, sedimentology, soil conservation, and geological hazard mitigation.
- Environmental Monitoring & Risk Assessment: Deploying sensor networks and remote sensing for real-time ecosystem monitoring.
Funding & Mobility Opportunities
- Total Positions: 11 fully funded doctoral scholarships.
- Eligibility: Open to candidates of all nationalities holding a Master’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geology, or related fields.
- Mobility: Includes required international mobility periods at partner European research centers.
- Host Institution: University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Italy.
Required Candidate Profile
- Master’s degree (M.Sc.) or equivalent in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Environmental Sciences, Geology, or related quantitative fields.
- Early-stage researcher status (within 0–4 years of obtaining Master’s degree).
- Strong analytical capacity, commitment to interdisciplinary sustainability research, and English language proficiency.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official University of Campania online doctoral portal. Applications close on 17 July 2026 at 14:00 CEST. For administrative inquiries, applicants may contact standard research office support at ufficio.formazionericerca@unicampania.it.