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As water resources become more challenged, significant effort is being invested in developing novel
technologies and management approaches to deliver more sustainable water services. The challenge can be
particularly acute for rural communities, where low population densities and dispersed infrastructure make it
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The student will be based primarily at The James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen, but could also spend extended
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Applicants should have a first or upper-second class UK honours degree (or equivalent) in human geography,
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