Marion Pfeifer
3 days ago
Fully Funded PhD Positions in Biodiversity, Climate, and Tree-Based Agricultural Systems at Newcastle University Newcastle University in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Ecology
Funding
Each PhD position is fully funded for 3.5 years under the ERC Advanced Investigator Grant project TIF-CER. Funding details beyond full support and duration are not specified.
Country
United Kingdom
University
Newcastle University

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Marion Pfeifer, Professor in Forest Landscape Restoration at Newcastle University, is recruiting two fully funded PhD students for the ERC Advanced Investigator Grant project TIF-CER: From Forests to Fields to Sustainable Rural Landscapes: A Multiscale Framework for Quantifying Biodiversity and Climate Interrelationships.
The two PhD projects are based in the TROPS lab at Newcastle University and focus on:
- Mechanisms driving water use in tree-based agricultural systems
- Wildlife connectivity potential of tree-based agricultural systems
This opportunity is especially relevant for students interested in biodiversity, environmental science, agriculture, ecology, climate change, forest landscape restoration, and sustainable rural landscapes. The positions are fully funded for 3.5 years, and the intended start date is Spring 2027.
If you are interested, review the linked PhD descriptions and contact Marion Pfeifer by email. The post does not list a formal deadline, so applicants should reach out promptly for next steps.
Funding details
Each PhD position is fully funded for 3.5 years under the ERC Advanced Investigator Grant project TIF-CER. Funding details beyond full support and duration are not specified.
What's required
Applicants are sought for two PhD projects in the TROPS lab at Newcastle University. The post says the PhD should ideally start by Spring 2027. No specific degree, GPA, language, or technical requirements are stated in the post.
How to apply
Read the PhD descriptions linked in the post, then email Marion Pfeifer if you are interested. No formal application portal is provided in the post.
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