PhD: Nature-Based Solutions for River Plastic Retention

Thewaternetwork; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Thewaternetwork is offering a PhD studentship in Lisbon focused on nature-based solutions for enhancing plastic retention in rivers. The studentship is part of the Interreg Atlantic project aiming to reduce aquatic plastic pollution.

Candidates will engage in laboratory and field experiments, investigate the interactions of plastic with vegetation, and analyze ecological impacts to promote large-scale implementation of solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting laboratory and field experiments.
• Knowledge of nature-based solutions and ecological impacts.
• Ability to co-design interventions with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Investigate plastic interactions with vegetation.
• Design and test NbS configurations.
• Conduct field trials and analyze performance.

Education

PhD studentship

Job description

Thewaternetwork is offering a PhD studentship in Lisbon focused on nature-based solutions for enhancing plastic retention in rivers. The studentship is part of the Interreg Atlantic project aiming to reduce aquatic plastic pollution.

Candidates will engage in laboratory and field experiments, investigate the interactions of plastic with vegetation, and analyze ecological impacts to promote large-scale implementation of solutions.