Study In France | Fully Funded PhD in Earth & Environmental Sciences
Study In France | Fully Funded PhD in Earth & Environmental Sciences
If you care about the environment like we do and are interested in how climate change can influence the movement of pollutants like radionuclides through our ecosystems, this may be the opportunity for you. I am currently seeking a fully funded PhD candidate in France to investigate the transfer of radionuclides from soil to plants under changing climate conditions. It’s a fascinating amalgamation of environmental science, plant biology, radiochemistry and microbiology.
🔍 What’s the PhD About?
This research project is focused on understanding how climate stress—such as droughts or temperature changes—affects the transfer of radioactive elements from soil into plants. The study will examine two very different climates:
Temperate/humid (like Europe)
Hot/dry (eg the Middle East)
It takes this a step further by examining the minute bacterial communities in the soil (rhizosphere) and how they may assist or impair the uptake of these materials. Pretty cool, right?
🧪 How You’ll Be Working
You will be joining a vibrant research community, working for two world-class labs:
Laboratoire Subatech (IMT Atlantique, CNRS, Université Nantes)
LPG Lab (Université de Nantes)
The greenhouses are also outfitted with phytotrons (climate-controlled plant chambers), hydroponic systems, and soil test and radiochemical analysis facilities. You will conduct experiments with both real radionuclides and safe analogs in controlled environments to replicate natural settings.
🎓 Who Should Apply?
This would be perfect for someone who:
Master’s in Earth or Environmental Sciences
Experiential practice growing plants in controlled environments
Fluency in life sciences and pollutant tracking
Structured lines of communication in English
Self-motivated, driven, and detail oriented
Plus points if you know about radiochemistry, microbiology, radioecology, or plant-soil interactions!
👩🔬 Supervision & Support
You will be mentored by a dedicated team of researchers:
[1] Prof. A. Abdelouas – IMT Atlantique
The output:
— Dr. O. Péron – Université de Nantes
Support will be provided over the entire journey on a technical and scientific level.
🗓 Deadline & How to Apply
🕛 Application Full Deadline: May 9, 2025 (11:59 PM UTC)
📄 What you need:
A CV which showcases your relevant experience
A cover letter customised for your application detailing why you’re a good fit
📌 Apply here from the CNRS Portal:
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