We are looking for a PhD candidate to lead an innovative project characterizing small RNA-mediated epigenetic inheritance in plants. In addition to genetic information hard coded in DNA sequences, parents can chemically modify their chromatin to record information acquired during their life, and then transmit this epigenetic information to their progeny. Although such epigenetic inheritance … Read more
We are currently looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate to strengthen our team (4 years, full time, fully funded) at the Soil Geography and Landscape group at Wageningen University. Low-lying river deltas, home to over 500 million people worldwide, play a critical role in global food production and economic activities. However, many deltas experience … Read more
Welfare of pigs depends on their ability to cope with and recover swiftly from the challenges that they encounter, i.e., their resilience. A pigs’ environment influences how well it can develop the skills needed to be resilient, and a recent project of Wageningen University demonstrated that a highly complex social and physical environment benefits pig … Read more
The ReGENL project aims to develop a future-proof agricultural sector in which agriculture goes hand in hand with soil health, nature restoration, and a good revenue model for farmers. Between now and 2030, ReGeNL will support the transition to regenerative agriculture with 1000 farmers. The aim is to make regenerative agriculture the new normal by … Read more
The ReGENL project aims to develop a future-proof agricultural sector in which agriculture goes hand in hand with soil health, nature restoration, and a good revenue model for farmers. Between now and 2030, ReGeNL will support the transition to regenerative agriculture with 1000 farmers. The aim is to make regenerative agriculture the new normal by … Read more
This PhD project is part of the Gravitation programme GreenTE (Green Tissue Engineering, Home – GreenTE (green-te.nl)), a multidisciplinary consortium of 7 Dutch universities. Together, GreenTE will unravel how plants sense and respond to mechanical stimuli. These fundamental insights will be the basis to develop engineering interventions to improve plant regeneration, seed germination and defenses against … Read more
We are looking for a motivated PhD candidate to join our multidisciplinary research on trophic rewilding in salt marshes, with a focus on understanding its impact on ecosystem functioning and resilience against climate change. If you are driven by a desire to make a difference in the fight against biodiversity loss and climate change, this … Read more
Nottingham University in United Kingdom invites application for vacant Research and Faculty Positions, a public research university in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Chemistry Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed term)Closing Date: 30 September 2024Salary: £30,487 to £45,585 per annum, depending on skills and experience (minimum £33966 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance. Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed … Read more
Fully funded PhD Scholarships at Nottingham University, United Kingdom, a public research university in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Chemistry PhD Studentship: From waste to resource: opportunities, challenges and economic viability of biorefineries in South AfricaClosing Date: 30 September 2024 Computer Science PhD Studentship: Using machine learning to understand the role of the soil microbiome in carbon sequestrationClosing … Read more
Research and Academic Positions at University of Leicester, a public research university based in Leicester, England, United Kingdom. Departmental Technician Vacancy ID: 10672 Location: Leicester Department: Physics and Astronomy Vacancy terms: Full-time or job share, fixed term contract to 31 March 2025. Salary details: Grade 4 – £23,950 to £26,038 per annum, pro-rata if part-time. … Read more