Sustainability and resilience for island ecosystems

A PhD position is available at Heriot-Watt University focusing on reimagining sustainability and resilience for island ecosystems and remote or peripheral economies, with a particular emphasis on locations such as Orkney. The project is co-supervised by Professor Susan Krumdieck, Hayley Green, and Simon Waldman, and is associated with several research centers and local organizations, including The Islands Centre for Net Zero and the World Sufficiency Lab. The research will address challenges such as infrastructure disruptions (e.g., subsea cable damage) and the need for self-sufficiency in remote communities. Applicants should have a background in environmental science, sustainability, economics, or geography, and an interest in resilience research for island and remote economies. The application deadline is August 24, 2025. Funding details are not specified in the announcement. Interested candidates should consult the provided LinkedIn links and the Heriot-Watt University website for further information and application procedures.