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Results for "climate change"

25 opportunities found

Important Trees - Co-creating ways to recognise and protect their value
AGH University of Science and Technology Dr Alice Goodenough Deadline: 01 May 2026

Investigate how to enhance tree protection by co-designing legal frameworks that recognize ecological and social values. Develop skills in qualitative research and policy analysis while influencing real-world environmen…

This research addresses the urgent need to align legal protection with the multifaceted importance of trees, essential for climate regulati…

Tree Protection Environmental Governance Co-Design Ecosystem Services
Integrated Sulphation Removal and Mineral Matrix Consolidation for Pollution Induced Stone Deterioration
Sheffield Hallam University Dr Cyril Maucourant, Prof Fin O'Flaherty Deadline: 05 May 2026

Develop innovative stone conservation treatments to remove damaging sulphation and protect limestone heritage. Apply and validate solutions on iconic UK cathedrals, advancing sustainable built heritage protection.

This research offers the first reliable, safe approach to simultaneously remove sulphation while consolidating stone fabric, directly addre…

Stone Conservation Sulphation Removal Limestone Preservation Built Heritage
AI-enhanced climate storylines for agricultural adaptation and resilience
Coventry University Dr J Eden Deadline: 27 May 2026

Harness AI techniques to create advanced climate storylines tailored for agriculture. Develop data-driven, high-resolution scenarios that improve adaptive planning and resilience against climate extremes.

This research addresses critical challenges posed by climate extremes to agriculture and food security. By integrating AI, climate science,…

Artificial Intelligence Climate Science Machine Learning Agricultural Adaptation
Investigating the influence of particle-toxicant interactions on toxicant bioavailability and toxicity in a tropical estuarine amphipod of mangrove wetlands
Heriot-Watt University Dr Theodore Henry Deadline: 05 May 2026

Investigate particle-toxicant interactions affecting toxicant bioavailability and toxicity in mangrove ecosystems using advanced experimental models. Enhance understanding to inform conservation policies and pollution m…

This research addresses critical knowledge gaps in ecotoxicology related to particle-toxicant dynamics, improving toxicity predictions in m…

Particle-Toxicant Interactions Bioavailability Aquatic Toxicity Mangrove Wetlands
Mapping the manor: burrow architecture and its consequences in wild Kalahari meerkats
AGH University of Science and Technology Dr Dominic Cram Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

Investigate the influence of burrow design on wild Kalahari meerkat ecology using cutting-edge geophysical and biologging technology. Combine long-term field data with state-of-the-art mapping to reveal vital shelter dy…

This research reveals how burrow architecture affects the survival and behavior of subterranean mammals, vital for understanding species' a…

3500+ citations Β· h30
Burrow Architecture Thermoregulation Meerkat Ecology Ecological Evolution
MOSSFLOW: Mechanisms Of Sphagnum controlling Surface FLOW
The University of Manchester Dr Emma Shuttleworth Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

Investigate how Sphagnum moss controls surface water flow to reduce flood risk in UK peatlands. This PhD will combine field and lab work to quantify moss-induced surface roughness and its hydrological effects.

This research advances peatland restoration by quantifying Sphagnum’s role in hydrology and flood mitigation, helping to protect vital ecos…

4500+ citations Β· h30
Sphagnum Moss Peatland Hydrology Flood Risk Reduction Ecosystem Restoration
MOSSFLOW: Mechanisms Of Sphagnum controlling Surface FLOW
The University of Manchester Dr Emma Shuttleworth Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

Investigate how Sphagnum moss controls surface water flow to reduce flood risk in UK peatlands. This PhD will combine field and lab work to quantify moss-induced surface roughness and its hydrological effects.

This research advances peatland restoration by quantifying Sphagnum’s role in hydrology and flood mitigation, helping to protect vital ecos…

4500+ citations Β· h30
Sphagnum Moss Peatland Hydrology Flood Risk Reduction Ecosystem Restoration
Tailoring Carbohydrate-Derived Polymers for High-Performance, Microplastic-Free Agricultural Coatings
University of Bath Dr Hannah Leese, Dr Maciek KopeΔ‡, Prof Chris Chuck πŸŽ“ Agricultural Sciences πŸŽ“ Biotechnology Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

Fully funded PhD at the University of Bath developing biodegradable, microplastic-free polymer coatings for agricultural seeds using carbohydrate-derived materials.

Orchestrating Missions Through Digital Platforms: A Comparative Study of Mission-Oriented Innovation in Australia and Europe
University of Glasgow Dr Vladimir Sobota; Prof Sreevas Sahasranamam πŸŽ“ Business πŸŽ“ Digital Media Deadline: 21 Apr 2026

Fully funded PhD exploring how digital platforms enable coordination and implementation of mission-driven innovation policies across Australia and Europe.

Investigating the influence of particle-toxicant interactions on toxicant bioavailability and toxicity in a tropical estuarine amphipod of mangrove wetlands
Heriot-Watt University Theodore Henry πŸŽ“ Analytical Chemistry πŸŽ“ Ecology Deadline: 05 May 2026

Mangrove ecosystems face mounting threats from the triple planetary crises of pollution, climate change and biodiversity loss. Particle-toxicant interactions result in complex scenarios in which toxicants are transforme…

Automating inspection of railway earthworks (Ref: RAINDROP-AB2)
Loughborough University Dr Ana Blanco πŸŽ“ Civil Engineering πŸŽ“ Geotechnical Engineering Deadline: 29 Mar 2026

This PhD project develops computer vision techniques to automate inspection of railway earthworks using imagery from asset inspections and drones, detecting defects such as cracking, erosion, and drainage problems. Inte…

PhD position | MSCA Doctoral Network | SUPER | Readiness and desirable futures for sustainable sports and physical activity
Glasgow Caledonian University Prof. Sebastien Chastin, Dr David Hamilton, Dr Karim Abu-Omar πŸŽ“ Artificial Intelligence πŸŽ“ Cybernetics Deadline: 19 Apr 2026

MSCA-funded PhD at Glasgow Caledonian University exploring sustainable futures for sports and physical activity. Combines data science, policy analysis, and climate scenario modelling to assess climate-ready interventio…