Fully funded PhD at University of Liverpool, UK

European Geosciences Union; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in geosciences is offering a fully funded PhD in Liverpool, UK, focusing on quantifying carbon removal from peatlands and forests by rivers in the Peruvian Amazon. The candidate will investigate river dynamics, with an educational background in a Master’s required. Applications are currently open, with a start date of January 7, 2026.

Qualifications

• Investigate river dynamics affecting carbon storage and transport.
• Apply remote sensing and machine learning techniques.

Education

Master

Job description

Job Title

Fully funded PhD at University of Liverpool, UK

Project

The carbon drain: quantifying carbon removal from peatlands and forests by rivers in the Peruvian Amazon

Research Overview

Working in some of the most spectacular landscapes of the Peruvian Amazon, the successful candidate will investigate how river dynamics influence the storage, erosion, and transport of carbon from peatlands and floodplain forests.

The project combines fieldwork with remote sensing, automated data analysis, and the application of machine learning techniques.

Classification

Biogeosciences (BG)

Geomorphology (GM)

Hydrological Sciences (HS)

Details

• Type: Contract
• Level: Entry level
• Status: Open
• Preferred education: Master
• Start: 7 January 2026
• Post date: 25 November 2025

Resources

Project advert: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/acce-dla-programme-the-carbon-drain-quantifying-carbon-removal-from-peatlands-and-forests-by-rivers-in-the-peruvian-amazon/?p189666

Pre-recorded project information session: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KxlLPh2ne4RM0T413HIVNMdRp_f_9pOX/view?usp=drive_link

Presentation slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xNubSzRAcdEFn2hPhREEa_Gg5ac43FmS/view?usp=drive_link