Deadline: 17 March 2023 A PhD position in Biology is vacant at the Department of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). The department undertakes fundamental and applied research focused on interactions involving plants, pathogenic, symbiotic and saprotrophic fungi and other microorganisms and their role in forest and agricultural systems. Read more about SLU benefits HERE Description SLU is looking for a highly motivated in
Deadline: 20 February 2023 The Department of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology, SLU, is looking for a PhD student who in collaboration with the forestry company SCA will work in research projects about the fungal disease Scots pine blister rust. Research subject Scots pine blister rust is a serious fungal disease that attacks pine trees of all ages. In the last 20 years, attacks have increased in northern Sweden, mainly in young forest, with annual damage losses amounting to seve
Deadline: 31 March 2023 The Department of Urban Water Management (SWW) at Eawag invites applications for PostDoc or PhD position on assessment of pathogens’ stability in wastewater (80-100%). Throughout the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in Switzerland, Eawag has been actively monitoring wastewater for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA. this work has led to time series data on SARS-CoV-2 RNA concentrations in wastewater from six wastewater treatment plants across Switzerland, translation of
Deadline: 28 February 2023. Are you looking for an exciting PhD position in agricultural economics? Would you like to work in a dynamic research group with several ongoing disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaborations? Are you highly motivated to undertake PhD training? The Department of Economics at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) invites applications for a PhD student to join its research group “Agricultural and Food Economics”. This position is link
Deadline: 22 January 2023 I. Project Mitigating climate change will require considerable change. Being responsible for over one third of Irish total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, agriculture plays an important role in meeting Ireland’s emission reduction targets. To inform policy design for the necessary change, the PhD candidate will develop a framework for Ireland building on the Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) modelling approach. The framework will be applied to assess the
Deadline: 10 February 2023 Applications are open for a Doctoral position (Student) to join the Department of Forest Economics at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Umeå. The student will work on the project “Gender equality and climate resilience of West African cacao-dependent households’ funded by the Swedish Research Council. Candidates are encouraged to review research by Francisco X. Aguilar, Professor, Department of Forest Economics, available HER
Deadline: 30 January 2023 Teagasc under the Walsh Scholarships Programme is seeking a qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated student for a 3-year PhD project that will investigate processes linking hydrological changes (drainage/rewetting) to soil carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) cycling in agricultural organic (peat) soils. The research will focus specifically on organic C and N mineralization and immobilization and the relationship to soil properties (redox potential and nutrient status
Deadline: 31 January 2023 Background Mastitis is an inflammation of the mammary gland, most commonly caused by bacterial infection and is one of the most economically important disease affecting adult dairy cattle. It has a major impact on animal welfare and milk production, resulting in high economic losses for both farmers and processors, as udder health status greatly affects milk production and processability. Mastitis is also a significant driver of antimicrobial use in dairy
Deadline: 16 February 2023 Background Animal performance from mixed swards of perennial ryegrass and clover exhibit improved production efficiencies leading to increased profitability on Irish farms. Additionally clovers reduce artificial nitrogen input, mitigating against the adverse effects of agriculture on the environment. Increasing the level of clover adoption on farm is a key actions that will help Ireland achieve its emission reduction targets of 51% between 2018–2030 an
Deadline: 01 February 2023 The Quinney College of Natural Resources (QCNR) at Utah State University (USU) is offering a PhD program for a student from a developing nation. The assistantship covers tuition and fees, health insurance, books and materials, housing and food, and a significant research support component for up to 4 years. The goal is to combine scholarship with real-world impact. The assistantship is inspired by the international careers of the Donors,
