PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Freshwater Ecology in United Kingdom

Positions in freshwater ecology in united kingdom

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Universities with open positions in freshwater ecology in the United Kingdom include University of East Anglia, University of Leeds and University of Birmingham.

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University of East Anglia

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United Kingdom

[Fully funded studentship covering fees, maintenance stipend of £21,805 p.a. for 2026/27, and a research training and support grant (RTSG). Limited number of studentships available for international applicants with home/international fee difference waived; relocation, visa, and health surcharge costs are not covered.] PhD Studentship at the University of East Anglia on the environmental consequences of next-generation plastics, including biodegradable plastics and paper-based alternatives. This ...

Environmental Science
Biology
Earth Science
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1 week ago

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Lee Brown

University of Leeds

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United Kingdom

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PhD opportunity in the University of Leeds group of Lee Brown , Professor of Aquatic Science. The project is aimed at candidates interested in developing new technology to answer research questions in water quality , biodiversity , and ecosystem functions in reservoirs . This is a strong fit for students with interests in Environmental Science , Biology , and related technical methods. The post does not include detailed information on funding, eligibility, or deadline in the LinkedIn text itself...

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1 week ago

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Zhiling Guo

University of Birmingham

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United Kingdom

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PhD opportunity at the University of Birmingham for 2027 entry through the CENTA PhD project . Project title: A Multi-Scale Quantitative Investigation of Micro- and Nanoplastic Disruptions in Algal Physiology, Trophic Dynamics, and Carbon Sequestration (Project code: 2027-B10). This interdisciplinary PhD explores how microplastics and nanoplastics affect aquatic ecology , including particle uptake by algae, impacts on algal physiology, transfer through aquatic food webs, and consequences for car...

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2 weeks ago

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University of East Anglia

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United Kingdom

PhD opportunity at the University of East Anglia (School of Environmental Sciences) on the environmental impacts of next-generation plastics. This project, supervised by Dr T Tolhurst , focuses on plastic pollution , biodegradable plastics , ecotoxicology , ecology , ecosystem functioning , aquatic ecosystems , marine biology , and microbiology . The research will compare biodegradable plastics, conventional plastics, and paper-based alternatives in laboratory and field experiments, including wo...

Microbiology
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3 weeks ago

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University of St Andrews

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PhD opportunity at the University of St Andrews in ecoacoustics, freshwater ecology, animal behaviour, and machine learning . This EASTBIO-funded project, Soundscapes of Recovery: Acoustic Indicators of Ecological Change in Scottish Rivers , aims to pioneer acoustic monitoring for Scottish rivers by developing new methods, building a reference library of freshwater invertebrate sounds and behaviours, and testing acoustic indicators of ecological condition across three contrasting catchments: the...

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Living costs in United Kingdom

Estimated costs in United Kingdom.

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United Kingdom

University Accommodation

On-campus student housing per year

£5.1k

$6,500/yr

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Clothing

Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year

£948

$1,200/yr

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Books & Academic Supplies

Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year

£474

$600/yr

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Utilities & Connectivity

Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year

£758

$960/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

Popular professors

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Universidad de Extremadura

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Spain

Research Interests

Hydrology

Coastal Engineering

Geomorphology

Fluvial Geomorphology

Remote Sensing

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University of Delaware

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United States

Research Interests

Hydrology

Hydrogeology

Freshwater Ecology

Ecohydrology

Watershed Management

Lecturer

Universidad de Granada

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Spain

Research Interests

Hydrology

Climatology

Geomorphology

Ecohydrology

Fluvial Geomorphology

Professors you could contact

Professor in River Ecology

University of Nottingham

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United Kingdom

Research Interests

Ecology

Hydrology

Freshwater Ecology

River Restoration

Ecohydrology

Geography and Environment Loughborough University Loughborough UK

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United Kingdom

Research Interests

Ecology

Marine Biology

Freshwater Ecology

Invertebrate Biology

Sediment Transport

Geography and Environment Loughborough University Loughborough UK

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United Kingdom

Research Interests

Hydrology

Sedimentology

Freshwater Ecology

Sediment Transport

Fluvial Geomorphology

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