Welsh Government's latest PhD placement opportunities

**Please note, it is an opportunity being advertised by an external institution to the university.

Welsh Government's latest PhD placement opportunities within Climate Change and Rural Affairs portfolio.

Digital repository of R&D projects PhD placement – epwales.org.uk

This PhD placement with the Welsh Government’s Strategic Evidence Unit involves developing a searchable digital repository of completed R&D projects to support evidence-based policy making in Climate Change and Agriculture.

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter to Clare Dicks (Research & Academic Engagement Manager) at researchplacements@gov.wales by 01/08/2025.

Biodiversity targets PhD placement – epwales.org.uk

The Welsh Government’s Marine and Biodiversity Division is offering a PhD placement to support research, stakeholder engagement, and evidence gathering for developing national biodiversity targets aligned with the Global Biodiversity Framework and upcoming Welsh legislation.

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter to Donna Thomas (Academic Placements Administrator) at researchplacements@gov.wales by 01/08/2025.

Two Student Research Placement Posts with Welsh Government on the Functioning of Environmental Law in Wales – epwales.org.uk

The Welsh Government is offering two 3-month paid PhD placements to support the Interim Environmental Protection Assessor for Wales in researching and reporting on the effectiveness and delivery of environmental law in Wales.

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter to ResearchPlacements@gov.wales by 01/08/2025.

NOTE: All applicants must confirm that they have received authorisation to take an interruption of studies from their academic supervisor