The department is strongly committed to interdisciplinary research in various fields of the geographical and geological sciences on an international level. The department is responsible for the education of M.Sc. Potential fields of research include the study of the factors controlling vegetation and land use change, impacts of changes in terrestrial ecosystems on regional carbon balances, the response of large river systems to human and climate impact etc. Knowledge of climatology is an asset. We invite candidates who have experience in international research projects or who have been working with international organisations and who have research experience in the field of Global Change.
Courses comprise cartography, topographic measurements, spatial information techniques and sources.
Leuven and should include the application form as well as the required addenda.