marine ecology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

SCENARIO: Treatment of model bias in Marine Ecology forecasting

University of Reading Department of Meteorology

Research Group: SCENARIO NERC DTP

Co-supervisor. David Ford, Met Office. The monitoring and forecasting of marine ecology are essential to understanding the current and future health of our coastal oceans. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Fowler, Dr J Skakala, Prof A S Lawless

12 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Quantifying and managing multi-taxon range shifts in marine reef ecosystems

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

This PhD project is a marine ecology project that will employ cutting-edge modelling and unique marine datasets to model range shifts of marine species under climate change and develop novel conservation mechanisms to manage them. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Beger, Dr P. Forster

Open Day(s) Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Funded PhD - Effects of climate change on venom composition of jellyfish and sea anemones

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

Jellyfish and sea anemones are marine invertebrates inhabiting sea waters around the British Isles. These animals use venom for preying and deterring predators. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MS Sachkova, Prof SS Simpson, Dr V Modepalli

8 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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SCENARIO: Artificial Reefs as a Nature-Inclusive Solution for Coastal Erosion Protection

University of Surrey School of Sustainability, Civil and Environmental Engineering

The PhD project addresses the significant global challenge of coastal erosion, which is predicted to result in the loss of 6,000 to 17,000 sq. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Cao, Prof S Hughes, Dr G Barrett

12 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Investigating the ecological and systemic effects of next generation biopolymers in marine systems, CDT SuMMeR PhD Studentship

University of Exeter College of Life and Environmental Sciences

Project description. Marine plastic pollution is a global environmental challenge. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Lewis

16 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Impacts of marine heatwaves on coastal ecosystem structure and function

University of Southampton School of Ocean and Earth Sciences

Project Overview. Marine heatwaves are emerging as pervasive stressors in coastal ecosystems globally. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Smale, Dr C. L. Lucas, Dr K Smith

3 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Validating next-generation biophysical and metocean monitoring techniques for offshore renewable energy

University of the Highlands and Islands Environmental Research Institute, North Highland College, Thurso

We are advertising for a funded PhD studentship on ‘Validating next-generation biophysical and metocean monitoring techniques for offshore renewable energy‘ with a deadline for applications of 12:00 BST 30 November 2023. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Williamson, Prof B E Scott

30 November 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Role of Multiple Anthropogenic Pressures in Determining Marine Benthic Ecosystem Functioning

University of Southampton School of Ocean and Earth Sciences

Project Overview. The widespread reorganisation of ecological communities associated with anthropogenic activity, within the context of climate change, heighten concerns about the likely consequences for ecosystems. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Solan, Dr J Godbold, Dr C Garcia

3 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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ACCE DTP Studentship - Predicting global patterns in fish feeding behaviour: implications for food webs and fisheries

University of Sheffield School of Biosciences

The ACCE DTP is committed to recruiting extraordinary future scientists regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith or religious belief, pregnancy or maternity, parental or caring responsibilities or career pathway to date. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Beckerman, Dr J Pitchford, Dr M Thompson

8 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Low energy passive acoustic detection of marine mammals

Newcastle University School of Engineering

There is a clear need for technology to detect the presence of marine mammals, especially dolphins, porpoises and whales in order to support marine ecology studies and to mitigate the impact of offshore construction work. Read more

Supervisor: Mr J Neasham

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Improving future predictions in ocean nitrogen fixation

University of Bristol School of Geographical Sciences

Nitrogen is one of the most limiting nutrients in the ocean, regulating life and carbon storage (Zehr and Capone, 2020). Nitrogen is primarily added to the ocean via nitrogen fixation, a biological process where bacteria utilise the abundant dinitrogen gas (N2) to grow. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Monteiro

9 January 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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NERC ACCE Doctoral Training Partnership: Fishing in hot water: will climate change alter the ecological effects of bottom trawling?

University of Liverpool Faculty of Science and Engineering

The ACCE DTP is committed to recruiting extraordinary future scientists regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith or religious belief, pregnancy or maternity, parental or caring responsibilities or career pathway to date. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Spencer, Dr N Mieszkowska, Dr D Clare, Dr M Schraztberger

8 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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New approaches to image dynamic sinking behaviour in marine phytoplankton

University of Plymouth The School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Applications are invited for a 3.5 year PhD studentship with Marine Research Plymouth – a collaborative partnership between the University of Plymouth, the Plymouth Marine Laboratory and the Marine Biological Association. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Wheeler

8 January 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Studying past Southern Ocean coccolithophores during warm intervals for future climate change solutions (SO-WARM)

University of Portsmouth School of the Environment, Geography and Geosciences

Applications are invited for a fully-funded three-year PhD to commence in October 2024. The PhD will be based in the School of the Environment, Geography & Geosciences, and will be supervised by Dr Mariem Saavedra-Pellitero, Professor Craig Storey and Dr Tom Dunkley Jones. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Saavedra-Pellitero, Dr C Storey

19 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Microplastics and Ocean Literacy – Empowering Rural Communities to Manage Plastic Pollution

University of Hull School of Environmental Sciences

Ocean plastic pollution has received increasing interest from the media, NGO and scientific community. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Waller

15 February 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 103 marine ecology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

marine ecology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 103 marine ecology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

SCENARIO: Treatment of model bias in Marine Ecology forecasting

Quantifying and managing multi-taxon range shifts in marine reef ecosystems

Funded PhD - Effects of climate change on venom composition of jellyfish and sea anemones

SCENARIO: Artificial Reefs as a Nature-Inclusive Solution for Coastal Erosion Protection

Investigating the ecological and systemic effects of next generation biopolymers in marine systems, CDT SuMMeR PhD Studentship

Impacts of marine heatwaves on coastal ecosystem structure and function

Validating next-generation biophysical and metocean monitoring techniques for offshore renewable energy

Role of Multiple Anthropogenic Pressures in Determining Marine Benthic Ecosystem Functioning

ACCE DTP Studentship - Predicting global patterns in fish feeding behaviour: implications for food webs and fisheries

Low energy passive acoustic detection of marine mammals

Improving future predictions in ocean nitrogen fixation

NERC ACCE Doctoral Training Partnership: Fishing in hot water: will climate change alter the ecological effects of bottom trawling?

New approaches to image dynamic sinking behaviour in marine phytoplankton

Studying past Southern Ocean coccolithophores during warm intervals for future climate change solutions (SO-WARM)

Microplastics and Ocean Literacy – Empowering Rural Communities to Manage Plastic Pollution

We have 103 marine ecology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

marine ecology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 103 marine ecology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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