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Post doc opportunity More attention is coming on the contributions from point sources to pollutants in Danish coastal waters. Here is a good opportunity to come and work with us on modelling and how we can improve source assessments and our understanding of the main processes.

As a newly minted PhD in Groundwater Recharge from SRM University, I am dedicated to tackling pressing environmental challenges, currently contributing my expertise to the Central Ground Water Board. My specialization in #GroundwaterModeling and #GIS techniques supports critical data management and environmental reporting, empowering informed, sustainable decisions. With proficiency in #ArcGIS and #SWAT models, I am committed to advancing #WaterSecurity by enhancing groundwater system resilience. Actively seeking #Postdoctoral positions in #GroundwaterHydrology and #WaterManagement, I aim to continue leveraging my skills and research to drive impactful solutions in #Sustainability and #EnvironmentalStewardship.

Last week, I officially graduated with a Master’s degree in Climate Change from the University of Copenhagen, following the successful defense of my MSc thesis titled 'Slope hydrology and N2O emission: Exploring the role of soil moisture alongside nitrate availability and soil properties on N2O hotspots in Danish agricultural soils.' My research was conducted in collaboration with the 'N2O Hotspot project' at the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management. 🎓 During my time at KU, I’ve had the opportunity to explore various academic interests, and I’m grateful to my friends, professors and colleagues who have all been a part of this incredible experience. Special thanks to my academic supervisors Søren Jessen and Daniel Poultney, along with the rest of the N2O Hotspot project team, for all their invaluable help and support throughout the thesis process. I express deep gratitude for the opportunity to participate hands-on in field data collection and analysis for the highly important research of cropland N2O emissions, promising valuable insights for targeted trace gas mitigation strategies in agricultural management. Through this project, I have gained invaluable experiences in fieldwork and data processing, deepening my understanding of environmental dynamics firsthand. 🌱   Now, as I embark on the next chapter on my journey, I am eager to apply my newfound knowledge and skills to make meaningfully contributions to the field of environmental science and climate change. If you’re involved in exciting projects or have opportunities in the climate/environment field, I’d love to connect and explore potential collaborations. #opentowork #climatechange #N2Ohotspots #soilscience

📣 Here’s a fantastic opportunity for Early Career Researchers in Marine Science in the UK (ECOP UK): Join The Royal Society workshop on Contaminant Mixtures on 15 October 2024. 🌊 The Royal Society is leading a policy project exploring the effects of contaminant mixtures in UK waters. This work is being steered by two of their Fellows, Professor Louise Heathwaite CBE FRS and Professor Michael Depledge FRS, and spans both freshwater and coastal marine environments.    🧪 A key component of this project is a workshop on Tuesday 15 October, which will convene an interdisciplinary group of scientists with a range of government stakeholders. The workshop will explore what is and is not known about how contaminants (for example, heavy metals, pesticides, PCBs, etc.) interact and the effects of these interactions on riverine, estuarine and coastal ecosystems. As part of this, we will consider advances in monitoring, and regulatory challenges relating to the effects of contaminant mixtures. 🔬 They are looking for interested early- to mid-career researchers who might like to participate in this workshop. Specifically, they are keen to hear from researchers with expertise in marine ecology with a focus on pollution impacts, ecotoxicology, environmental modelling, water quality research and/or related fields. ✍️ To register your interest, or with any questions, please contact [email protected] by 30 August 2024, with a short statement outlining your relevant expertise.

Apply for a fully funded PhD "Assessing the Hydroecological Impacts of Climate-Driven Extreme Events on UK Rivers" under NERC IAPETUS DTP https://lnkd.in/erw9Anjy Summary - Predicting the impact of extreme events on river hydro ecology and water quality under uncertain climate conditions is a complex but critical area of research. This approach necessitates the integration of extensive datasets (e.g. climate projections, river flow, ecological data), advanced models (e.g. hydrological, ecological, computational), and sophisticated data science techniques, such as probabilistic methods for uncertainty quantification and mathematical extreme value theory. By combining these elements, the project aims to assess and predict how extreme events—like floods, droughts, and temperature spikes—will affect river ecosystems. Full details https://lnkd.in/erw9Anjy Supervisory Team Dr Sandhya Patidar (Contact [email protected]), Heriot-Watt University Dr Cedric Laize FRGS, United Kingdom Centre for Ecology & 

Happy to see my 6th article of 2024. Just 3 more to hit the milestone of 50 articles of my research career! 1. Multi-resolution remote sensing for flark area detection in boreal aapa mires, International Journal of Remote Sensing, https://lnkd.in/dWM8H9Jc 2. How can forest management regulate noise level from wind turbines? European Journal of Forest Research, https://lnkd.in/d2S2e59G 3. Detecting spatial patterns of peatland greenhouse gas sinks and sources with geospatial environmental and remote sensing data. https://lnkd.in/dzgJB48y 4. Analyzing ecosystem functions in Bangladesh's forests: a historical MODIS study. Geology Ecology and Landscapes DOI:10.1080/24749508.2024.2334516. 5. Forest landscape shield models for assessing audio-visual disturbances of wind turbines. https://lnkd.in/dUzD2_gN 6. Cost-efficient management of peatland to enhance biodiversity in Finland. https://lnkd.in/dH7YUKrR

This is the 2nd fully funded 4-year PhD to come out of the The University of Edinburgh's Forest and Peatland Programme, with this one supervised by Dr Nicholle Be. and Prof Caroline Nichol, looking at how peatland restoration and woodland creation impacts carbon storage. The students will be based in the University of Edinburgh School of Chemistry, and associated with the School of GeoSciences, and Centre for Sustainable Forests and Landscapes. See the link in the original post for more information. Dave Gorman | Anastasia Yang, PhD | David Bruce | Yvonne Edwards

Announcing a fully funded PhD position , Stony Brook University, New York, USA🇺🇸 ➡️ Conservation Biology ➡️ Population Dynamics ➡️ Ecology Our research focuses on developing and applying quantitative methods to address questions in conservation of biodiversity.  The lab is not taxon-specific, as the methods we use are aimed at improving conservation efforts for a variety of species.    We are currently interested in methods and approaches for measuring species recovery, assessing the impact of conservation measures, and predicting the vulnerability of species to global climate change and other threats https://lnkd.in/dtru8AY8 https://lnkd.in/d4Dfiis9

Apply for a fully funded PhD "Assessing the Hydroecological Impacts of Climate-Driven Extreme Events on UK Rivers" under NERC IAPETUS DTP https://lnkd.in/erw9Anjy Summary - Predicting the impact of extreme events on river hydro ecology and water quality under uncertain climate conditions is a complex but critical area of research. This approach necessitates the integration of extensive datasets (e.g. climate projections, river flow, ecological data), advanced models (e.g. hydrological, ecological, computational), and sophisticated data science techniques, such as probabilistic methods for uncertainty quantification and mathematical extreme value theory. By combining these elements, the project aims to assess and predict how extreme events—like floods, droughts, and temperature spikes—will affect river ecosystems. Full details https://lnkd.in/erw9Anjy Supervisory Team Dr Sandhya Patidar (Contact [email protected]), Heriot-Watt University Dr Cedric Laize FRGS, United Kingdom Centre for Ecology & Hydrology Collaborators, Prof Lindsay Beevers, University of Edinburgh

"Thrilled to share my master's thesis -a project that was not just an academic journey, but a significant step toward understanding and preserving our natural ecosystems. This research delved into water quality assessments, revealing crucial insights into the health of our water bodies, and explored the diversity of algae as bioindicators of environmental change. Through this work, I gained extensive experience in environmental sampling, data analysis, and biodiversity monitoring, all of which deepened my passion for conservation and research. The skills I developed in molecular analysis and ecological assessment are now driving my current research interests in environmental sciences. Looking forward to applying these experiences to future research opportunities and continuing my journey in the scientific community. #Research #phd #Biodiversity #Plantscience #Molecularbiology #sustainability #waterquality #Environmentscience #microbiology