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Algal blooms in freshwaters are happening with increasing frequency due to climate change and input of nutrients. Lake ecosystems may be severely impacted by blooms, particularly the microbial food web. Many of the algae which bloom produce large quantities of photosynthetic fixed carbon which are exudated throughout their growth cycle as dissolved organic carbon (DOC), […]
We are seeking an enthusiastic student to pioneer the next generation of environmental modelling innovation. Sitting at the intersection of disciplines, this exciting opportunity will allow you to demonstrate how our ability to model the environment can be transformed by contemporary software architecture. You will showcase this through a case study of adapting an existing […]
Nitrate is the most pervasive pollutant in groundwater. High concentrations of nitrate in groundwater can contribute to degradation of surface water ecosystems and can also result in the need for costly treatment when groundwater is used for drinking. With these costs running into the billions globally, understanding how nitrate concentrations vary with time is crucial. […]
PhD: Why are there so few C2 grasses? Location: Lancaster University Contact: Email: r.dunkley@lancaster.ac.uk Twitter: @dunkley_rosie Lancaster page: https://wp.lancs.ac.uk/lundgrenlab/dr-marjorie-r-lundgren/people/rosie-dunkley/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosa-dunkley-434251174/ I am a first year PhD Envision funded student in the Lundgren Lab at Lancaster University looking into C2 grasses. My project focuses on why, when C2 is posited as an intermediary evolutionary […]
PhD: The impact of climate change on the thermal ecology of cold-adapted butterflies Location: Lancaster University Email Sophie Mowbray My particular research interests lie in ecology and conservation, especially butterfly ecology. I have an integrated master’s degree in conservation biology and ecology at the University of Exeter’s Cornwall campus in Penryn. During this degree, I […]
PhD: Assessing the Contribution of Antarctic Peninsula Glaciers to Global Sea Level Rise Location: Lancaster University Email Romilly Close My undergraduate degree was in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Sheffield. I graduated in 2016, and went into composites research and development in industry for 5 years. I am proficient in coding and enthusiastic about […]
Halogen (i.e. chlorine, bromine & iodine) gases are ubiquitous in Earth’s atmosphere and since the 1970s are recognised as the principal driver of stratospheric ozone layer depletion. While the impact of halogens in the stratosphere is well understood, it is now increasingly recognised that halogens play a far wider role and may have profound, but […]
Coexistence of competing species in ecological communities is made possible by co-evolved “rules of engagement”. During competition, these rules enable contest resolution through avoidance or signals, without the need to escalate to direct attacks, which prevents unnecessary energy loss for both individuals. However, rapid environmental change can disrupt established competitor hierarchies as the effect of […]
Soils underpin food production in Africa, and they are under extreme pressure and while there has been considerable research into the management of African soils for crop production, far less research has been conducted into grasslands and their management, yet they are vital for food security and animal nutrition. This project is focused on understanding […]
Glaciers and ice sheets store 77% of Earth’s freshwater and are key for utility supply, irrigation, and hydropower. Effective water-resource planning for a sustainable Earth in a changing climate, and hazard mitigation of glaciated areas, depend upon a sophisticated knowledge of the status of ice and the mechanisms that cause it to change. Understanding the […]