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Food-web dynamics of mixed introduced and native fish communities in Aotearoa New Zealand lakes
Food-web dynamics of mixed introduced and native fish communities in Aotearoa New Zealand lakes. We are offering a doctoral research scholarship to investigate lake food-web dynamics of mixed introduced and native fish assemblages in Aotearoa / New Zealand lakes. Read more
Exploring river-induced stagnation as a novel driver of coastal hypoxia in the tropics
In this exciting and novel PhD project, you’ll assess the role of large rivers to promote marine hypoxia in a Caribbean Bay. Ocean deoxygenation is an increasing problem in coastal waters around the world. Read more
Using biochronologies and chemical tracers to track salmon movements and growth in a changing world
Supervisors. Dr Anna Sturrock (University of Essex -. anna.sturrock@essex.ac.uk. ). Dr Eoin O’Gorman (University of Essex). Nora Hanson (Marine Scotland). Read more
Last chance to apply
Winners and losers: biodiversity responses to degradation in Amazonian forests and freshwaters
The Amazon Forest is one of the Earth’s most important ecosystems. it accounts for c.50% of all remaining rainforests, while housing at least 10% of all known biodiversity on the planet. Read more
The ecological benefits of peatland restoration in headwater streams
Supervisors. Dr Tory Milner, University of Huddersfield. Dr Thomas Smyth, University of Huddersfield. Dr John Lever, University of Huddersfield. Read more
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Extreme heatwaves and responses in ecosystem climate gases
Supervisors: Prof Mark Trimmer and Dr Ozge Eyice-Broadbent. Funding: QMUL Principal's Studentship. Deadline: 31st January 2023. Read more
Effects of Aquatic Vegetation on the Transport of Plastics in Rivers
Plastic contamination is an escalating environmental problem. Of particular significance are those pieces that are smaller than 5 mm in size, more commonly referred to as microplastics. Read more
Water Management-Desalination and Wastewater Treatment
Research Group:
Water Engineering and Natural Environment
Water management is very important in many countries in the world. Out of many aspects of water management, freshwater production by desalination technologies (thermal and membrane) and wastewater treatment by various technologies are the most important ones. Read more
SUPER DTP: The effect of offshore windfarms on the distribution, behaviour, and abundance of fish.
A unique opportunity to apply cutting edge marine sampling methods, deploying surface and submarine drones, to study fish in and around offshore windfarms. Read more
Can environmental RNA characterise the physiological status of a critically endangered fish?
Introduction. An opportunity to apply for a funded full-time PhD in the College of Health, Science and Society, UWE Bristol. The studentship will be funded by UWE Bristol: . Read more
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Mad, bad and dangerous: Multiple stressors in coastal ecosystems
Research Group:
Scottish Oceans Institute
Climate change research has often focussed on charismatic ecosystems and species, but it should be recognised that the powerhouse of ecosystem function rests with the microbial world. Read more
Multiple stressor effects on benthic microorganism structure and function
Research Group:
Scottish Oceans Institute
Background. Marine ecosystems are threatened by various human activities including increased nutrient loads, climate change and emerging pollutants. Read more
Research opportunities in the Department of Environment and Geography
We offer an outstanding, dynamic and interdisciplinary space in which to carry out PhD research in all aspects of human geography and environmental science, including lab-based, field-based, desk-based and policy-oriented research. Read more
PhD opportunities in the Faculty of Business and Law
The. Faculty of Business and Law. is home to our teaching and research in all major areas of law, business and management. Through our. Read more
Cracking the code of snails to elucidate parasite disease transmission
Call for PhD students in Snail Taxonomy, Genomics, and Host:Parasite Interact ions. Want to help resolve the taxonomy of Australian freshwater snails and assess their ability to transmit parasites to Australian livestock?. Read more
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