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We have 37 Soil Science PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Soil Science PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 37 Soil Science PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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Microplastic contamination of natural soils studied by computer simulation
Background. Contamination by microscopic plastic particles (microplastics) has become one of the foremost issues for the global environment. Read more
BARIToNE: Understanding the genetic control of agronomic and malting quality traits in Bere barley landraces under different climatic and soil conditions
Project Description for Find-A-PhD Advert (max 400 words). This will be the text that is advertised to prospective students and evaluated by the management group. Read more
Past in present soils: Leveraging development-led archaeological data to generate insights into urban soil development and soil health
Healthy soils are essential to a sustainable future. In today’s rapidly expanding urban contexts, they are fundamental to improving biodiversity, storing water, supporting urban farming, and improving wellbeing. Read more
Ecologically intensifying UK vineyards to enhance their sustainability
Context. We are amid climate and biodiversity emergencies exacerbated by the need to produce more food to feed a growing population. Read more
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Soil Monitoring
This scholarship has been established to provide financial assistance to a Masters by Research or PhD student within the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science who is undertaking research in predicting how soil has changed across space and time in Australia to facilitate tactical and strategic ecosystem management. Read more
Evaluation of the impact of Catchment Sensitive Farming in reducing pesticide contamination in English rivers
With funding from the Environment Agency, this project will work on the high-profile topic of freshwater quality and will contribute to the evaluation of a government-funded water quality programme. Read more
Machine learning models for agricultural nitrogen simulation
The University of Melbourne is a public research university located in Melbourne, Australia. It was founded in 1853 The university is a member of the prestigious Group of Eight, a coalition of leading research-intensive universities in Australia, and is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world. Read more
SUPER DTP: Further development of the ECOSSE-model for quantifying and mapping the impacts of degraded and restored Scottish peatlands on net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions under climate change
There is a concern that degraded peatlands may significantly exacerbate anthropogenic climate change through release of CO. 2. from soils (Hooijer et al, 2010). Read more
How is climate change driving the re-emergence and evolution of anthrax
Bacillus anthracis is the spore-forming bacteria which causes Anthrax. It persists in the environment as inert spores which are ingested/inhaled by susceptible grazing animals. Read more
Developing a Novel Soil Health Assessment Framework for Sustainable Land Management
PhD Studentship. Developing a Novel Soil Health Assessment Framework for Sustainable Land Management. Supervisors. Dr Samuel Eze (Director of Study), Dr Simon Jeffery (Second supervisor). Read more
Mechanical, Physical and Chemical Properties of Historic and New Earthen Construction
Research Group:
Institute of Sustainable Built Environment
Project Ref. JWS2023-CK. Historically, earthen construction was the most widely used form of building across the world, including adobe, mudwall, cob and rammed earth. Read more
Biological coagulant recovery for resilient and sustainable water and wastewater treatment PhD
This PhD position offers an exciting opportunity to do pioneering research on the recovery of nutrients and metals from water treatment sludge to embrace the circular economy and protect our environment. Read more
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"Development rotations with reduced fertiliser nitrogen dependence” (WD_2021_18_SPONS_2)
Post summary. Are you interested in sustainable agricultural production or do you love growing plants or crops? If so this position could be for you. Read more
PLANT SCIENCE CDT: Optimising root surface traits for sustainable plants and soils
Applications are invited for this exciting, fully-funded, 42 month PhD studentship at the University of Aberdeen. This project is part of the newly established Anthony & Margaret Johnston. Read more
Understanding the Resilience of Restored Peatlands to New Climate Extremes
Project description. Peatlands are a critically important carbon store. despite covering only 3% of the Earth’s surface, they contain 30% of the global soil carbon stock. Read more