This fully funded PhD project is part of the QUARTILES Doctoral Landscape Award, a BBSRC and NERC-funded research and training programme designed to equip… Read more
We are seeking a highly capable candidate for an exciting PhD opportunity investigating nutrient cycling and biogeochemical processes in freshwater ecosystems in the UK. Read more
We are seeking highly capable candidates for three exciting PhD studentships under the UKRI funded ERC Advanced Grant REFRESH. Researching the role of dissolved organic matter (DOM) as a nutrient resource in freshwater systems. Read more
Phosphorus (P) pollution remains a major cause of surface water quality failures. Future climate and land use change are likely to impact P losses to running waters, however the relative balance between these drivers and the scale of future change is uncertain as is the effectiveness of proposed mitigation measures. Read more
Project description. This PhD project will study the journey of knowledge claims generated by water system models, from their production to their adoption across scientific communities and broader society. Read more
We are seeking a highly capable candidate for an exciting PhD opportunity developing and applying new methods for the quantification of natural organic compounds in freshwater ecosystems in the UK, offering 4 years funding and a full UKRI Research Training Support Grant. Read more
We are seeking a candidate passionate about freshwater ecosystems and microbiology for an exciting PhD opportunity to investigate the interaction between microbes and dissolved organic matter. Read more
Methane (CH. 4. ) is a potent greenhouse gas whose concentration is increasing in the atmosphere. Aquatic systems are known to be important sources of CH. Read more
Metals typically attach to a wide range of carriers in waters, which can include micron-sized mineral grains and biological material, organic compounds, and colloidal nanoparticles. Read more
Award Summary. Newcastle University, School of Engineering Funded Studentship. annual living allowance of £24,000 + research grant + home/UK fees paid. Read more
Start date. 01 October 2025. Introduction to the ExaGEO Programme . Exascale computing offers transformative potential to address global environmental challenges by enabling the analysis of complex Earth system models. Read more
Peatlands like the Flow Country of northern Scotland are among the world’s most effective carbon sinks. Covering just 3% of the Earth’s land surface, peatlands store around one-third of global soil carbon and significantly moderate atmospheric CO. Read more
Soils are crucial to our economy, environment and society due to the many ecosystem services they provide. Soils are formed over hundreds of years but can be washed away in a few hours. Read more
Extreme weather events are becoming more common in the UK. To combat growing economic and social cost of such events, we must consider all potential solutions including gardens. Read more
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