PhD Studentship: Exploring the co-benefits of re-carbonizing soils for food and planet at University of Nott

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PhD Studentship: Exploring the co-benefits of re-carbonizing soils for food and planet
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Qualification Type:
PhD
Location:
Nottingham
Funding for:
UK Students
Funding amount:
This studentship covers the UK tuition fee ONLY (£4,500 p.a.) and a tax-free stipend based on current UKRI rates (£15,609 p.a.).
Hours:
Full Time
Placed On:
21st February 2022
Closes:
1st April 2022
Reference:
SCI2057
Supervisor:
Professor Sacha Mooney
Subject Area:
Soil Science
Research Title:
Exploring the co-benefits of re-carbonizing soils for food and planet
Some soils across the planet have become degraded at alarming rates in recent decades and are cause for concern and intervention. Restoring and maintaining the health of our soils is therefore an urgent priority both for activity to protect and where possible improve food security and to mitigate the consequences of climate change. There are many approaches to improving soil value and key to these are an ambition on reversing impacts of soil degradation through replenishing soil organic matter levels, changing and where possible reducing cultivation activities and enhancing biodiversity and soil health through strategic, diverse and innovative crop rotations and in-field management. Recent research suggests the subtle interactions between a soil’s structure and the microbial community have a significant impact on the way a soil behaves. Evidence is accumulating that the complexity of the “diet” of plant materials incorporated into soil has a profound influence upon the functional diversity of soil microbiomes: soils provided more complex diets support greater functional diversity. This project will combine physical (X-ray imaging) and biological (metagenomics) techniques to help identify novel approaches to support climate efficient soil management with minimal environmental impact. It will address important questions including whether diversification of soil organic amendments is as effective as diverse crop rotations in supporting bio-physical aspects of soil health and can a more diverse agriculture approach have significant positive impacts on soil structure leading to reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved crop yields. The studentship offers an opportunity to apply diverse technologies to develop new understanding of soil systems, appealing to anyone who enjoys challenging complexity and systems thinking.
The studentship will be based within the group at the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.’s world-leading Hounsfield Facility ( nottingham.ac.uk/microct
) at Sutton Bonington and involve collaboration with scientists at Rothamsted Research. BASF and Unilever will provide scientific input and excellent placement opportunities. The student will undertake a range of field and laboratory-based experiments where full training (as a beginner) will be provided opportunities to gain key skills across a wide range of interdisciplinary areas including in soil biology, plant-soil interactions, X-ray CT imaging and bioinformatics. The student will also be able to avail of the generic training courses offered by the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Graduate School and at Rothamsted Research.
Award Start Date:
ASAP
Duration of Award
: 42 months
Terms and Conditions
This studentship covers the UK tuition fee ONLY (£4,500 p.a.) and a tax-free stipend based on current UKRI rates (£15,609 p.a.).
Applicant Qualification Requirements
Min 2.1 in relevant science degree
How to Apply
Please email your CV and covering letter (including names of 2 referees) to ****
Closing Date: 01/04/2022
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