Mountains in Motion Postdoctoral and PhD positions
We currently do not have open postdoctoral or PhD researcher positions. However, please reach out to Suzette (suzette.flantua at uib.no) if you are interested in developing a Marie Curie proposal, a collaborative grant proposal together or writing a fellowship application to join us.
Mountains in Motion MSc Opportunities
We welcome master students from the University of Bergen and beyond to come join us! We can talk about your interests and your involvements in our project. We have a number of potential projects related to:
1. Global patterns of alpine biodiversity
Explore how biodiversity is distributed across mountain systems worldwide.
Possible topics include:
- Mapping global hotspots of alpine plant diversity
- Comparing biodiversity patterns of plants, birds, mammals, and reptiles in mountains
- Analysing elevational ranges of mountain species across different regions
These projects use global biodiversity databases and spatial analyses.
2. Long-term dynamics of mountain ecosystems
Investigate how mountain environments and ecosystems have changed through time.
Possible topics include:
- Climate variability in mountain regions during the Quaternary
- Stability and change of alpine ecosystems during glacial cycles
- Linking paleoecological records with modern vegetation patterns
These projects combine paleoecological datasets with spatial and climate analyses.
3. Long-term dynamics of Neotropical plant evolution
Understand how Quaternary climate dynamics influenced plant evolution and biodiversity in Neotropical mountains.
Possible topics include:
- Assessing long-term dynamics of mountain ecosystems and evolutionary processes with phylogenies
- Assessing plant dispersal modes related to evolutionary dynamics during large climate change
These projects combine plant traits and ecological mapping.
4. Conservation of mountain biodiversity
Assess whether alpine ecosystems are adequately protected.
Possible topics include:
- Mapping global conservation gaps for alpine biodiversity
- Evaluating how well mountain biodiversity hotspots are covered by protected areas
- Identifying priority regions for mountain conservation
These projects combine GIS and biodiversity datasets with global conservation databases.
Erasmus students
We are happy to receive international students through the Erasmus Network. Reach out to Suzette if you would like to join our research group. We can together discuss your research interests and time planning.
