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Scotland: PhD Studentship at Scottish Agricultural College – Scottish Agricultural College and UK Biochar Research Centre, University of Edinburgh

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Biochar research has emerged as a priority soil science topic. Soil interactions may be physical or chemical and include effects on soil structure, release of nutrients, modification of pH, and reversible storage of anions and cations. However, there is evidence for interactions that are biological i.e. the response of soil fauna, mycorrhizal fungi and plant pathogens. The implication for biochar additions to soil on all of these realms form the basis of this PhD, and specifically in the context of applying biochar to arable soils in the UK. A joint PhD project between the Crop and Soil Systems Group (SAC) and UKBRC (University of Edinburgh) is therefore proposed to address these questions, using winter and spring barley as a model system.

This postgraduate position is for three years, with a proposed start date of September 2010, ending September 2013. The full award (stipend and fees) is only available to candidates who satisfy the conditions of UK residency

(see http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/students/Pages/eligibility.aspx).

The successful candidate must have or expect to obtain a minimum of an upper second class degree in a scientific discipline from a UK University or equivalent. They should ideally have demonstrated ability in soil physical, chemical and biological measurements and be familiar with computer software and data handling packages. Oral and writing skills in English are required to a high standard. A clean and valid UK driving license is desirable.

Amount Awarded

The studentship offers a stipend of £13290 per annum. The student will be based at the SAC, King’s Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3JG.

How to apply

Application packs are available from Frances Stratford (frances.stratford@sac.ac.uk) quoting reference SAC/Biochar/Knox.

For further particulars or to have an informal discussion about this studentship, contact Dr Oliver Knox, oliver.knox@sac.ac.uk ( 0131 535 4066) SAC, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG.

Closing date for the return of applications is 14 May 2010.



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