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PhD position on clay addition as an emission reduction measure in peat soils (1.0 FTE) |
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PhD position on clay addition as an emission reduction measure in peat soils (1.0 FTE) |
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Job description |
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Dutch peat soils under agricultural usage emit large quantities 5,6 Mt CO2 -eq/yr) of greenhouse gasses as a result of peat degradation. Laboratory incubations show that clay amendments can slow down degradation and thus CO2 emissions. This PhD project aims to understand the mechanisms involved in this decrease, as part of the Peat Innovation Program of The Netherlands (VIP-NL). As a PhD candidate, you will investigate the effect of clay addition on microbial peat degradation. You will test a series of hypotheses to unravel the dominant mechanisms of the observed reduction in degradation rates. You will study the relationship between clay additions and CO2 production across a range of scales and levels of complexity, by means of laboratory incubations, mesocosms experiments and field plot studies (clay palette). More specifically, in this PhD project you will focus on four key questions:
The position is part of VIP-NL KiV, a larger project in which both fundamental and applied aspects of clay addition will be studied. This research will be conducted in close collaboration with researchers from the Louis Bolk Institute and Biont Research . |
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Qualifications |
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You are enthusiastic and motivated to contribute to our research as a PhD student and be part of a committed group of researchers. We would also like you to bring:
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Offer |
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Are you an international applicant? Our International Service Desk can prepare your stay (visa application etc.) and help you in case of questions regarding living in the Netherlands . For more information, please visit working at Utrecht University . |
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About the organization |
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A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University , the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major societal themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Sustainability. |
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Additional information |
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If you have any questions about this position, please contact Mariet Hefting (Associate Professor) via [email protected] . Questions about the application procedure? Please email [email protected] . For more information, please visit working at the Faculty of Science. |
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Everyone deserves to feel at home at our university. We welcome staff with a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If you have the expertise and experience to excel in this role, please respond via the "Apply" button! Please enclose:
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The application deadline is |
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19/12/2022 |
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