Research Associate

We are looking for a post-doctoral scientist to research nature-based solutions for improving water quality in two areas.  First, forest-to-bog restoration using cell-bunding and other techniques require data to understand the effects on dissolved organic carbon production and retention. Second, data is required to investigate the extent that short-rotation-willow stands can attenuate nutrients following waste-water irrigation.  The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in environmental science, hydrology, or hydrochemistry, particularly in water quality monitoring and experiments.

PhD

This PhD will focus on carbon fluxes in the uplands and the implications for national inventories. The three main objectives of this project are to: 

- Build a gaseous and fluvial carbon inventory for upland peat environments in Northern Ireland

- Investigate meteorological and environmental controls on gaseous and fluvial carbon  exchange processes in Northern Ireland peatlands

- Scale the findings to a Northern Ireland upland peat emissions factor and provide a roadmap for policy and management

The project will include training in gaseous and fluvial carbon processes using state of the art equipment and the researcher will be funded to attend international courses in this area.

Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in a subject relevant to the proposed area of study.

This project is externally funded by Agrisearch.