PhD Studentship: Bracken Control & Plant Physiology

Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home fees covered

Living allowance

Job summary

Newcastle University, in collaboration with James Hutton Institute, invites applications for a PhD project investigating bracken physiology under cutting, rolling and crimping. The PhD will explore regrowth, carbohydrate transport, rhizome reserves and biodiversity, providing practical evidence to improve control strategies across the UK.

Eligibility includes a 2:1 honours degree and demonstrated research enthusiasm, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 Honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for research with ability to think and work independently.
• Excellent analytical and written/spoken communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Investigate how bracken responds physiologically to cutting, rolling and crimping.
• Combine field experiments with modern plant physiology and growth studies.
• Collaborate across James Hutton Institute and Newcastle University researchers.
• Generate practical evidence to support sustainable bracken control for farmers, foresters and conservation managers.

Skills

Research enthusiasm

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

2:1 Honours degree (biological/plant sciences)

Job description

Newcastle University, in collaboration with James Hutton Institute, invites applications for a PhD project investigating bracken physiology under cutting, rolling and crimping. The PhD will explore regrowth, carbohydrate transport, rhizome reserves and biodiversity, providing practical evidence to improve control strategies across the UK.

Eligibility includes a 2:1 honours degree and demonstrated research enthusiasm, with strong analytical and communication skills.