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Sustainable soil strengthening technique using natural fibres
Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3-year full-time or 6-year part time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Civil Engineering and Surveying, and will be supervised by Dr Mehdi Rouholamin, Dr Alireza Tatari and Dr Muhammad Ali. Read more
Teagasc Walsh Fellowship (PhD) - Consequences of agricultural management intensity on soil microbiome-mediated nutrient cycling potential in Ireland
Job Information. Organisation/Company. Teagasc (Johnstown Castle) & University of Limerick. Department. Environmental Research; Biological Sciences. Read more
Where has all of the carbon gone? Understanding the molecular mechanisms of long-term soil carbon capture
Soils, while unglamorous, form the basis of the terrestrial biosphere and are ultimately the source of the majority of the food that we eat, yet fundamental aspects of how soils form and how they store carbon are poorly understood. Read more
Soil biodiversity function in enhancement of tree establishment and growth in urban settings.
It is expected the successful applicant will commence January/March 2024. Project Description. Within the built environment, there is a growing desire to have the presence of a natural element, to assist with general wellbeing of those who work and live there. Read more
Computational modelling of mineral-organic binding in soil
Soils contain large amounts of organic matter (also called “soil organic carbon”). there is three times as much carbon stored in soil than in the atmosphere as CO. Read more
Carbon leakage in forest ecosystems – towards understanding the real contribution of forests to mitigate climate change
REFERENCE NUMBER. Please use the following reference number. SCEBE-22SF-CLIFE-Ollauri. Either select from the drop down list or refer to the reference number in the prospective applicant text box if applying that way. Read more
Carbon leakage in forest ecosystems – towards a better understanding of the real contribution of forests to mitigate climate change
Reference number. SCEBE/21SF/009/AO. Aim and Scope. The ability of forest ecosystems to store carbon (C; e.g. CO2) above and belowground makes afforestation one of the leading measures to fight climate change. Read more
Unsaturated soil hydrology – Soil water retention technology for agricultural production improvement
WATER retention and nutrient recycling in soils and streams for improved AGRIcultural production (WATERAGRI) is a H2020 Research and Innovation project that aims to re-introduce and enhance sustainable solutions for water retention and nutrient recycling to enable agricultural production that can sustain growing populations and cope with present and future climate change challenges. Read more
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THE ROLE OF REWILDING IN RESTORATION: SOIL MICROBIAL DIVERSITY AND ECOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS
The Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment (HIE) is offering a research scholarship to a highly motivated PhD candidate to work on a project focussed on the role of rewilding in restoring soil microbial biodiversity and their functions. Read more
Vegetation-based climate change adaptation measures for earth infrastructure
Climate change will affect the performance of existing earth infrastructure. Read more
MScR: Species-rich grassland creation – analysis of soil samples.
Since World War II, approximately 97% of species-rich lowland meadows in the UK have been lost due to land use changes. Attempts to restore such biodiverse habitats, through agri-environment schemes and restoration of derelict land, indicate that soil conditions are often key influences on biodiversity. Read more
Particle-scale modelling informed by experimental evidence to improve the prediction of macroscopic responses in geomaterials
Soils are discrete geomaterials, composed of i) a particulate solid phase, and ii) a fluid phase, filling up the porosity. Despite their discrete nature, soils are regarded as continua in the theories of soil mechanics and in conventional geotechnical design. Read more
Plant Nematology
Introduction. The Plant Nematology Laboratory is an internationally recognised group working to understand the interactions between parasitic nematodes and their plant hosts. . Read more
Geotechnical assessment of ground settlement and soil-structure interactions based on data analytics and machine learning techniques for sensor-driven smart highways
The project aims to develop a geotechnical-based interactive analytical road health monitoring and predictive system for smart highways of the future, via machine learning techniques and data transmission protocols. Read more
Can nitrous oxide emissions from dairy pastures be reduced with increased pasture diversity and optimised grazing management?
PhD Position Soil & Environmental Science. Project title. Can nitrous oxide emissions from dairy pastures be reduced with increased pasture diversity and optimised grazing management?. Read more
