The VIMAS consortium is excited to announce the opening of a
fully funded doctoral candidate position in Iceland, as part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network (MSCA-DN) project:
Visitor Monitoring and Management in Protected and Recreational Areas – New Challenges, Novel Solutions for the Anthropocene (VIMAS).
The position is hosted by the Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences and focuses on sustainable management of recreational opportunities in and around protected areas. The successful candidate will explore nature-based tourism through the lenses of neoliberalism, environmental justice, and social inclusion, contributing to innovative visitor monitoring strategies.
Key Information:
- Location: University of Iceland, Reykjavík
- Field: Geography or Tourism Studies
- Contract Type: Full-time, temporary (2 years)
- Application Deadline: 1 December 2025, 23:59 (Atlantic/Reykjavik)
- Funded by: Horizon Europe – MSCA
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Iceland for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date.
- Must hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
What We Offer:
- Enrollment in a PhD programme with international supervision and training.
- Participation in network-wide training events and secondments across Europe.
- Access to cutting-edge research infrastructure and collaboration with leading experts.
How to Apply:
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