*PhD Opportunities – 10 Fully Funded Positions in Water Quality Research (Doctoral Network BEYOND)* Dear Colleagues, The Doctoral Network BEYOND offers 10 fully funded PhD positions for early-career researchers interested in advancing water quality science and management in the context of global change. BEYOND is an EU-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network designed to train the next generation of water professionals who will drive scientific and technological innovation to address water quality challenges across Europe. Our network integrates expertise in hydrology, ecology, biogeochemistry, remote sensing, and environmental modelling, working across leading European universities, research institutes, and industry partners. Key Features of BEYOND: Interdisciplinary research at the interface of hydrology, biogeochemistry, and ecology Hands-on training with high-resolution water quality sensors and modelling tools Fieldwork in experimental catchments across Europe Industry collaboration through secondments with SMEs and stakeholder engagement Development of citizen science initiatives and policy-relevant research Comprehensive training in science communication and leadership Available PhD Positions: Sedimentary phosphate remobilisation and in-stream mitigation under climate change conditions – Investigating phosphorus release from sediments and testing mitigation strategies. (Based in Austria) Colloidal nutrient fingerprinting of European river networks – Exploring colloidal phosphorus transport and tracing pollution sources. (Based in Germany) Understanding the processes controlling the concentration-discharge relationships in rivers– Analysing long-term high-resolution water quality data. (Based in Sweden) Nutrient processing in stream networks using high-frequency sensors and stable isotopes – Quantifying nutrient retention and removal in streams. (Based in Germany) A role for citizen science in water quality monitoring and protection – Evaluating how citizen science can enhance water quality monitoring and management. (Based in Ireland) Assessing the disconnection between chemical and ecological status in river networks – Examining how multiple stressors impact aquatic ecosystems. (Based in Ireland) Impact of low flows and intermittency on nutrient and carbon processing in fluvial networks – Investigating how low-flow conditions affect nutrient and carbon cycling. (Based in Spain) Nutrient export dynamics across spatial scales in current and future climatic conditions – Studying nutrient transport from headwater catchments to larger river networks. (Based in France) Modelling agro-ecological agricultural systems for water quality and ecosystem services – Assessing how sustainable farming practices impact water quality. (Based in Scotland) Sensitivity of microbially-mediated nutrient cycling to pollutant stressors and climate change – Evaluating how microbial communities influence nutrient cycling in rivers. (Based in Scotland & Northern Ireland) We seek highly motivated candidates with a background in environmental sciences, hydrology, ecology, geosciences, or related fields. For more details on the positions and how to apply, please visit: https://www.slu.se/beyond We would appreciate it if you shared this opportunity with potential candidates in your network. Best regards, Dr. Magdalena Bieroza Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences [email protected] --- När du skickar e-post till SLU så innebär detta att SLU behandlar dina personuppgifter. För att läsa mer om hur detta går till, klicka här E-mailing SLU will result in SLU processing your personal data. For more information on how this is done, click here (https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/contact-slu/personal-data/)