4-Year PhD in Soil Sensing for Urban Stewardship

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend at UKRI rate

Research training support grant

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for a four-year PhD studentship funded through UKRI. The successful candidate will receive an annual stipend at the UKRI minimum rate (£21,805 per year) plus £1,000 enhancement and a research training support grant of up to £20,000 for the full four-year programme.

The project focuses on sensing soil conditions across urban environments. Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, at least an upper second-class undergraduate honours degree (2:1)

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required (2:1 or equivalent).
• Experience or exposure to soil ecology, biodiversity or environmental science preferred.
• Strong ability to communicate science to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Study soil sensing systems across biological, technological and human dimensions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to analyze soil data and interpret results.
• Disseminate findings through reports, presentations and public engagement.

Skills

Soil ecology

Science communication

Data analysis

Education

2:1 in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

The University of Manchester invites applications for a four-year PhD studentship funded through UKRI. The successful candidate will receive an annual stipend at the UKRI minimum rate (£21,805 per year) plus £1,000 enhancement and a research training support grant of up to £20,000 for the full four-year programme.

The project focuses on sensing soil conditions across urban environments. Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, at least an upper second-class undergraduate honours degree (2:1)