PhD in Sustainable Agriculture & Crop Innovation CIC-START

RFCSR; Dundee; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full tuition fees

UKRI stipend

Research grant

Industrial placements

Job summary

The CIC-START PhD Programme at the University of Dundee (in collaboration with Harper Adams University, University of Nottingham and the James Hutton Institute) offers a four‑year doctoral training tackling sustainable agriculture and crop innovation. It funds full tuition fees, provides a UKRI‑standard tax‑free stipend, and supports a research grant plus industrial placements.

Projects cover sustainable agricultural systems, crop and soil health, and waste and greenhouse gas reduction, with

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates must hold or expect a relevant undergraduate or master’s degree related to agricultural science, crop biology, soil science, plant physiology or genetics.
• Strong analytical skills and interest in interdisciplinary research across academia and industry.
• Ability to select up to three projects in the application.

Skills

Plant science

Soil biogeochemistry

Plant physiology

Crop genetics

Agroecology

Entomology

High-throughput phenotyping

Statistical analysis

Experimental design

Interdisciplinary research

Education

Undergraduate or Master’s degree in agricultural science

Job description

The CIC-START PhD Programme at the University of Dundee (in collaboration with Harper Adams University, University of Nottingham and the James Hutton Institute) offers a four‑year doctoral training tackling sustainable agriculture and crop innovation. It funds full tuition fees, provides a UKRI‑standard tax‑free stipend, and supports a research grant plus industrial placements.

Projects cover sustainable agricultural systems, crop and soil health, and waste and greenhouse gas reduction, with