Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Atlantic Technological University
- Department
- Marine and Freshwater Research Centre
- Research Field
- Environmental science » Water scienceEnvironmental science » Natural resources managementEnvironmental science » EcologyAgricultural sciences » OtherBiological sciences » BotanyBiological sciences » Biodiversity
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Ireland
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Other
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 35
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by an EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
This project is a multidisciplinary collaboration between ATU Galway City, Teagasc, and University College Cork. It combines the expertise of personnel in the integrated fields of water quality, soil, hydrology, chemistry, and ecology and agri-environment to evaluate the efficacy and efficiency of break the pathway measures (e.g., riparian buffer zones and wetlands) to protect and improve water quality within agricultural catchments. Within the context of a doctoral degree programme at ATU Galway City, the PhD candidate, under the guidance of the supervisory team will:
- Assess the effectiveness of implemented break the pathway measures to mitigate and reduce nutrient and sediment pollution,
- Use physico-chemical parameters and biological data (aquatic macrophytes, riparian vegetation and macroinvertebrates) to determine whether implemented break the pathway measures provide protection and improvements in water quality of adjacent aquatic water bodies during base and spate flow conditions,
- Inform the design and implementation of break the pathway measures with specific reference to pollution critical source areas, and
- Make recommendations on appropriate parameters and bioindicators for assessing the water quality of adjacent waterbodies where sediment and nutrients are pressure of concern.
The expected outcomes of this project include the identification, evaluation and dissemination of effective mitigation approaches (i.e., measures, management practices, tools and technologies) to protect and improve water quality as an essential element of sustainable agricultural systems in Ireland.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Agricultural sciences » Other
- Education Level
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Biodiversity
- Education Level
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Botany
- Education Level
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent
- Research Field
- Environmental science » Water science
- Education Level
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent
- Research Field
- Environmental science » Ecology
- Education Level
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent
- Research Field
- Environmental science » Natural resources management
- Education Level
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent
The successful candidate will hold
- an Honours Degree with a minimum award classification of 2:1 or equivalent in a cognate discipline (Agroecology, Aquatic Ecology, Zoology, Biology, Ecology or a related discipline).
- A full clean EU driving licence is required.
- The candidate will be expected to work on their own initiative and be willing to acquire the broader skills necessary for the successful completion of a PhD project.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
- Research Field
- Environmental science » Water scienceEnvironmental science » Natural resources managementEnvironmental science » Ecology
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
- Research Field
- Agricultural sciences » Other
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » BiodiversityBiological sciences » Botany
Additional Information
- €25,000 Stipend per annum
- Postgraduate fees for EU/EEA students will be covered by the project. Please Note: Candidates from outside the EU are eligible to apply, but will be expected to provide evidence of sources of additional funds to cover excesses associated with Non-EU fees*.
- In addition, any necessary travel and material costs incurred during the project will be covered.
* In lieu of fees a non-EU/EEA scholar may be able to apply to undertake two hours of academic development activities per week during the academic year through participation in teaching support, tutorial provision, and/or practical demonstration.
If either English or Irish is not the applicant’s first language, evidence of English language proficiency is required for registration. Please refer to web link English Language Requirements | ATU - Atlantic Technological University view the minimum English language proficiency standards for entry to ATU
Applicants should submit their:
- Curriculum Vitae (to include details of 2 referees)
- A copy of transcript of results
- A Personal Statement which should not exceed 1 page and must include details on:
- How your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this PhD research programme
- Why you would like to pursue this PhD research programme
- Website for additional job details
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Atlantic Technological University
- Country
- Ireland
- State/Province
- Galway
- City
- Galway City
- Geofield
Where to apply
- ResearchOffice.galwaymayo@atu.ie
Contact
- City
- Galway
- Website
- Street
- Atlantic Technological University, Old Dublin Road, Galway
- heather.lally@atu.ieemma.gray@atu.ie