- JOB
- United Kingdom
- EXPIRES SOON
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Swansea University
- Department
- Central
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Biodiversity
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions
- PhD Positions
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 35
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by a EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
Biosciences: Fully Funded Project Seagrass PhD Scholarship: The Influence of Water Quality on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Seagrass
Understanding of the GHG emissions (sources) and removals (sinks) from natural habitats and the influence of anthropogenic factors on these are major knowledge gaps in how we manage the natural environment with respect to the risks of climate change. Seagrasses are a major potential stock of carbon, sequestering significant amounts of carbon annually, however, their distribution and health is compromised globally by elevated nutrients. These nutrients are leading to a breakdown of these habitats and potentially leaching carbon, in addition there may be further Greenhouse Emissions generated. Excess nutrients in other coastal and wetland habitats are leading to high levels of nitrous oxide and methane emissions, but data on this topic within seagrass is limited. This PhD will use the Milford Haven Waterway in West Wales (and potentially sites in Scotland) as case studies to examine the emissions of nitrous oxide and methane in the context of seagrass degradation in order to determine their drivers. The project will use a range of multi-disciplinary skills from biochemistry, ecology, molecular ecology and statistics.
Where to apply
- Website
Requirements
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Biodiversity
- Education Level
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Candidates must hold an UK Bachelor degree with a minimum of Upper Second Class honours in Biosciences or a related subject. Or overseas Bachelor degree deemed equivalent to UK Bachelor (by UK ECCTIS) and achieved a grade equivalent to UK Upper Second Class honours in Biosciences or a related subject – see country specific qualifications.
Specific Requirements
Or a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’ (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University).
IELTS 6.5 Overall (with no individual component below 6.0) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.
Additional Information
Benefits
This scholarship covers the full cost of tuition fees and an annual stipend at UKRI rate (currently £19,237 for 2024/25).
Additional research expenses will also be available.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates must hold an UK Bachelor degree with a minimum of Upper Second Class honours in Biosciences or a related subject. Or overseas Bachelor degree deemed equivalent to UK Bachelor (by UK ECCTIS) and achieved a grade equivalent to UK Upper Second Class honours in Biosciences or a related subject – see country specific qualifications.
Or a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’ (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University).
IELTS 6.5 Overall (with no individual component below 6.0) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.
Selection process
Please see our website for more information.
- Website for additional job details
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Swansea University
- Country
- United Kingdom
- City
- Swansea
- Postal Code
- SA2 8PP
- Geofield
Contact
- City
- Swansea
- Website
- Street
- Singleton Park
- Postal Code
- SA28PP
- r.k.f.unsworth@swansea.ac.uk