The growing need for modern management and planning of the territory and its resources, as well as the prediction and mitigation of environmental risks, makes the PhD Doctors in Environmental and Territorial Sciences and Technologies (STAT) key figures for environmental management, natural resource management, and environmental risk mitigation. STAT PhD students are trained to address complex environmental issues, providing advanced solutions beyond basic analysis. The professional activities and fields of intervention of Geologists and Biologists are protected by the National Orders of Geologists or Biologists, as well as by national and regional legislation.

The STAT PhD Doctors find employment both in professional and academic settings, with career opportunities in academia, research laboratories, schools, public institutions, private companies, museums, and natural parks. Their training makes them versatile and capable of adapting to a wide range of sectors related to the environment and territorial resources. The STAT training programs are recognized for their quality and high scientific and technical standards, appreciated by both Italian and international colleagues.

Historically, a significant number of STAT PhD graduates have pursued academic careers, initially as post-doctoral fellows and later as researchers and professors at universities and research centers, both in Italy and abroad. Other STAT PhDs work as specialized consultants, often in associated firms or university spin-offs.