Applications for PhD program SUSFOR

SUSFOR programme is based on a multidisciplinary approach and intensive original research in the framework of the multifunctional demands on forest resources and their sustainable management, considered in a societal perspective, enhancing availability and use of forest products, development of improved processes and innovative products for changing markets and customer needs.

Forests and forest products face numerous challenges, including access to raw materials, climate change, innovation, global trade and international competition, as well as provision of knowledge-based product information and certification. Society also faces changing consumption patterns, and issues such as energy, climate and environment gain increase in importance. The challenges are to transform the forest chain from a traditional resource-intensive to a value-added knowledge-intensive chain. Strengthening knowledge, the innovation system and technology transfer are therefore key aspects.

The call is open to the following candidates: a) Portuguese citizens or citizens of other European Union countries; b) citizens of third countries living in Portugal in the terms laid out by Law Nr. 23/2007, July 4th, modified by Law Nr. 29/2012, August 9th; c) citizens of third countries with which Portugal has reciprocity agreements; and d) citizens of other countries provided that the candidate undergoes a panel interview.

More information at http://www.isa.ulisboa.pt/ensino/pd-f/susfor