PhD: Biodiversity in Industrial Landscapes (Fully Funded)

EURAXESS Ireland; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Limerick invites applications for a fully funded PhD studentship focused on enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem services in industrial landscapes. The project combines ecological field surveys with experimental land management to improve biodiversity, soil function and carbon storage while supporting site operations.

Based at the University of Limerick and conducted in collaboration with industry partners, the PhD offers training in ecology, biodiversity monitoring, GIS and

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Geography, Natural Resource Management, or a related discipline, or a Bachelor's degree with evidence of relevant field research experience.
• An interest in biodiversity assessment, ecological restoration, ecosystem services or environmental management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Ecology

Bachelor's with field research experience

Tools

GIS

Remote sensing

Statistical analysis

Ecological field surveys

Environmental monitoring

Job description

University of Limerick invites applications for a fully funded PhD studentship focused on enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem services in industrial landscapes. The project combines ecological field surveys with experimental land management to improve biodiversity, soil function and carbon storage while supporting site operations.

Based at the University of Limerick and conducted in collaboration with industry partners, the PhD offers training in ecology, biodiversity monitoring, GIS and