Doctoral Scholarship researching: Can nitrous oxide emissions from dairy pastures be reduced with increased pasture diversity and optimised grazing management?
We have an exciting opportunity for a PhD student to undertake research on the effects of agricultural practices that could potentially alter nitrous oxide emissions.
Lincoln University has an exciting opportunity for a Doctoral Student to undertake research on the effects of agricultural practices that could potentially alter nitrous oxide emissions using highly diverse mixtures of pasture species and variations to grazing.
The position is funded by Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research. It will be based at Lincoln University, with supervisors from both institutions closely collaborating.
Value
$40,000 per annum (tax-free), plus annual tuition fees for three years
Closing Date
1st November 2023
Selection Criteria
- Applicants should have a primary degree and/or a MSc in an appropriate discipline.
- A knowledge of soil science, carbon and nitrogen dynamics and the use of stable isotopes will be advantageous.
For more information, please see the attached document and feel free to contact: Amal Torky
Departmental Secretary, Department of Soil & Physical Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture & Life Sciences, PO Box 85084, Lincoln University, Lincoln 7647, New Zealand.
email amal.torky@lincoln.ac.nz
Please email your CV, along with a cover letter that addresses each of the assessment criteria in detail, to Amal Torky.
