About the Position
The Chair in Human Geography at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) Munich invites applications for a Junior Researcher (PhD) in coastal resilience. This fully funded position is part of the prestigious Horizon Europe project “COAST-SCAPES”, led by Dr Liang Emlyn Yang, which brings together a network of 31 international partners. The research will focus on comparative modelling of coastal resilience strategies across selected regions in Europe and Asia, contributing to a global coastal resilience database. The role offers a stimulating interdisciplinary environment combining geography, spatial planning, data science, and policy analysis, with opportunities for fieldwork, expert interviews, and international travel. Based in Munich, the position is designed to support innovative, policy-relevant research in climate resilience and coastal systems, while contributing to Europe’s broader environmental goals.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Junior Researcher (Doctoral Student/PhD)
- Institution: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) Munich
- Department: Faculty of Geosciences – Department of Geography
- Research field: Coastal Resilience, Geography
- Location: Munich, Germany
- Number of posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Doctoral (100%)
- Start Date (Anticipated): October 2025 or as early as possible
- Working Hours: 35 hours per week
- Salary Range: Remuneration group TV-L E13
- Required Degree/Diploma: Master’s
Research Area
- Coastal resilience modelling
- Human-environment systems
- Geo-informatics and data analysis
- Social-ecological dynamics
- Climate adaptation planning
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Master’s degree in geography, spatial planning, earth sciences, data science, or a closely related field
- Strong interest in human-environment interactions and resilience modelling
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written)
- Willingness to travel within Europe and to field sites in Asia
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in qualitative and quantitative social science methods
- Programming skills (Python, R, NetLogo, or MATLAB)
- Familiarity with GIS, spatial modelling, and data visualisation
- Skills in workshop facilitation and communication at the science-policy interface
- Additional language skills in German, Chinese, or Southeast Asian languages are a plus
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comparative analysis of coastal resilience pathways in Europe and Asia
- Develop and manage resilience-related datasets
- Participate in model development and simulations
- Contribute to project management, reporting, and dissemination activities
- Engage in fieldwork, surveys, and stakeholder interviews
- Present research at conferences and contribute to peer-reviewed publications
Application Process
How to Apply:
Apply online via the application form: LMU Coastal Resilience Application Form
Required Documents:
- Updated CV
- Cover letter
- Degree certificates and transcripts
- Writing sample or publication (if available)
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 15 July 2025
- Deadline: 24 August 2025 – 23:59 CET
- Interview Date: TBC
Useful Links
- Institution Website: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich
- Official Notification Link: click here
- Apply now: https://survey.ifkw.lmu.de/Coastalresilience/
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