Investigating plants as solar cells University of Bristol in United Kingdom

MPhil/PhD studentship in Exploring the impact of wildlife gardening for wellbeing at the University of Derby in collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society . This doctoral opportunity sits at the intersection of Environmental Science , Psychology , and Biology , with a focus on nature connectedness, wildlife gardening, and wellbeing outcomes. It is suitable for applicants interested in research on human–nature relationships, ecological interventions, and wellbeing-focused environmental st...

Funded PhD opportunity at Ulster University in the PEARL-MAP / PEARL-OMICS partnership. The project focuses on conservation genomics and integrates multi-omics , eDNA , and catchment data to understand stress and restoration responses in endangered freshwater pearl mussels in Ireland. This PhD is suitable for graduates in biomedical science , biological science , environmental science , bioinformatics , or a related field. Coding and sequencing experience are welcome but not essential, and the p...

ECOSOLUTIONS is advertising 19 PhD projects for a doctoral programme starting in September 2027. The post invites applicants who want to make a positive difference to the planet and directs them to the programme page for the individual projects and application process. This is a PhD opportunity in environmental sustainability / ecological solutions, with likely interdisciplinary themes across environmental science, biology, and agriculture. The post does not provide detailed funding, stipend, tu...

University of Oxford is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Department of Biology , based in the SynOxys Lab . The project is part of the ARIA grant OPTIMiSE and focuses on molecular plant biology , especially chloroplast transformation , transplastomic plants , DNA delivery to chloroplasts , and improving photosynthetic performance . The successful candidate will optimise DNA delivery methods, transform leaf explants, regenerate transplastomic plants, and characterise ...

PhD opportunity for UK students at the University of York in a project on reducing chemical pollution through future farming systems . The advertised project is titled “Understanding consumers’ responses to underutilized crops and implications for the environment” and is associated with Eleanor Jew . This is a research-focused doctoral opening spanning environmental science , agriculture , and chemistry , with additional relevance to crop systems, consumer responses, and sustainability in farmin...