EASTBIO PhD: Soil pH and Carbon Sequestration

Laplace Apply; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarship funding

Stipend support

Job summary

University of Aberdeen offers EASTBIO PhD: Soil pH and carbon sequestration in Aberdeen. The project investigates whether targeted soil pH management can improve carbon retention, through field and laboratory work on pH-dependent processes and modeling.

Successful candidates will join a four-year doctoral program funded by EASTBIO with UKRI support. Applicants should bring soil science and environmental biology background and be prepared for field-to-model integration.

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold a UK 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject.
• 2:2 may be considered with distinction/commendation at master’s level.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field sampling and soil enzymatic assays.
• Analyse cation exchange capacity and carbon analysis data.
• Develop and apply predictive modelling for carbon sequestration.

Skills

Field sampling

Soil enzymatic assays

Cation exchange capacity

Carbon analysis

Predictive modelling

Education

UK 2:1 honours degree or equivalent

2:2 may be considered with distinction/commendation at master’s level

Job description

EASTBIO PhD: Soil pH and Carbon Sequestration

University of Aberdeen

United Kingdom

Apply by 16 Nov 2026

About This Opportunity

University of Aberdeen offers eastbio phd: soil ph and carbon sequestration in Aberdeen. The specific focus is the project examines whether targeted soil ph management can improve the retention of carbon.

The project examines whether targeted soil pH management can improve the retention of carbon. Field and laboratory work will investigate pH-dependent cation exchange capacity in coarse soils, enzyme responses, mineral-organic carbon interactions and soil-management regimes, informing a predictive carbon-sequestration model. The advertised activities and techniques include field sampling, soil enzymatic assays, cation exchange capacity measurement, carbon analysis, predictive modelling.Who This Opportunity Is Best Suited For: Based on the documented research scope, this may particularly suit soil science or environmental biology applicants interested in field-to-model land management research.Potential Challenges / Who May Find It Less Suitable: EASTBIO award selected competitively; Home-only part-time option and no visa-cost reimbursement for international awardees.Overall Opportunity Assessment: The advertised work connects field sampling, soil enzymatic assays, cation exchange capacity measurement, carbon analysis, predictive modelling. Its distinguishing purpose is the project examines whether targeted soil pH management can improve the retention of carbon. Applicants should assess the documented academic and practical constraints before proceeding.

field sampling soil enzymatic assays cation exchange capacity measurement carbon analysis predictive modelling

Level PhD

Duration 4 years

Programme EASTBIO BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount Scholarship

Funding Type Scholarship

UKRI/EASTBIO funding requirements apply; international entrants are subject to a 30% cap and must fund visa and health surcharge costs.

Requirements

Education

At least a UK 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject; 2:2 may be considered with distinction/commendation at master’s level.

Experience

Technical Skills field sampling soil enzymatic assays cation exchange capacity measurement carbon analysis predictive modelling