PhD Position in Arctic Hydrology: Wildfire Impacts on Water Cycle

This PhD project at Uppsala University investigates the effects of climate change and wildfire activity on the Arctic water cycle. Using Earth Observation satellite data and large-scale hydrological modeling, the candidate will analyze how wildfire-induced landscape changes influence hydrological processes in Arctic drainage basins. The research aims to generate new knowledge about hydrological shifts in the Arctic, improving predictive models for future freshwater resources in northern regions. The PhD student will collaborate with hydrologists from Uppsala University, SMHI, and SLU.

• Conduct research on how wildfires alter Arctic hydrological processes using Earth Observation satellite data and hydrological models.
• Develop and apply large-scale hydrological models to analyze landscape changes caused by wildfires.
• Generate new knowledge about the drivers and controls of hydrological changes in Arctic drainage basins.
• Collaborate with researchers from Uppsala University, SMHI, and SLU to integrate findings into predictive models.
• Present research findings at academic conferences and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary discussions and contribute to improving freshwater resource predictions in northern regions.