Marine Sciences (work) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 20 Marine Sciences (work) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

The application of machine-learning to establish baselines and assess change in sensitive marine habitats

University of the Highlands and Islands Scottish Association for Marine Science

This is an exciting and unparalleled opportunity to join an international team of researchers using automated (machine-learning) based image analysis to map benthos on the Greenlandic shelf and shelf edge. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Wilding, Dr J Marlow, Dr J Halpin, Dr N Zwershke

16 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Addressing key challenges in expanding green sea urchin production.

University of Rhode Island Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Science

About the Project. The Green Sea Urchin (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis) is a high value marine species in the Northeastern US. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Suckling

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Ocean’s Methane sensing using novel surface plasmon resonance technology

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Rand Ismaeel, Matthew Mowlem. Project description. Ocean monitoring is a critical need, and it is closely related to human survival. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Ismaeel

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Exploring nutritional supplements to enhance coral reslience

University of Technology Sydney Faculty of Science

In order to thrive and endure environmental challenges, corals, like all living organisms, necessitate exceptional nutrition. Although typically situated in nutrient-poor waters, corals possess the ability to extract nutrients from their surroundings to support their well-being. Read more

Supervisor: Dr EC Camp

29 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD in trophic transfer and ecotoxicological effects of nanoplastic

Roskilde University Department of Science and Environment

Department of Science and Environment, Roskilde University, invites applications for a position as PhD in trophic transfer and ecotoxicological effecs of nanoplastic from 01.08.04 or as soon as possible thereafter. Read more

Supervisor: Prof KS Syberg

14 May 2024 PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Investigating comprehensive sustainability indicators for global aquaculture

University of Stirling Institute of Aquaculture

Food production accounts for 1/3 of global GHG emissions, the majority of freshwater consumption and most land use change. Aquaculture has grown rapidly in the last 40 years and with that have come sustainability challenges, through environmental impact as well as social consequences. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Newton, Prof B De Roos, Dr P Henriksson , Dr DW Willer

24 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Water Issues in Managed Wetlands and Woodlands: A Creative Practice-Led Investigation

University of Dundee Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design

Using a deep mapping method (Modeen and Biggs, 2020), this compilation of information, assisted by collaborative shared expertise, allows for connections and observations to be gathered that support pilot restoration projects within a community, as well as the creation of artworks that serve an educational function. . Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Modeen, Prof J Rowan

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Quantification, characterisation, source and fate of past and present carbon storage in coastal and offshore sediments for effective marine management

Dublin City University School of Chemical Science

Project description: . Ireland's expansive marine resource has the potential to sequester and store significant amounts of carbon in seafloor sediments and the habitats they support. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Kelleher

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Exchange of water between the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden recorded at DSDP Site 229

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

The Red Sea is relatively isolated from the Indian Ocean by a shallow sill near its connection with the Gulf of Aden at the Bab el Mandeb Strait. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Mitchell, Dr D Liebrand

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Revealing low abundant but highly active nitrifiers in coastal sediments

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

Nitrification is a key global biogeochemical pathway oxidising the most reduced form of nitrogen –ammonia (NH. 3. ), to nitrite (NO) (ammonia oxidation, AO) and then nitrate (nitrite oxidation, NO). Read more

Supervisor: Prof CJ Smith

3 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Resilient design of floating wind turbines exposed to climate change effects based on sustainable structural health monitoring and early warning systems

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Maritime Energy solutions (N0MES) has a 4-year funded PhD place available for an exceptional researcher. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Di Sarno

20 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Planning for climate resilient energy infrastructure in the coastal zone

University of Liverpool School of Environmental Sciences

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Maritime Energy solutions (N0MES) has a 4-year funded PhD place available for an exceptional researcher. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Lyddon, Prof A Plater

20 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Evaluation of Corrosion-Fatigue Behaviour in Offshore Wind Turbine Substructures

University of Strathclyde EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Wind and Marine Energy Systems and Structures

Originally, the inside surface of offshore wind turbine structures was designed to be dry, and so ‘in air’ fatigue crack growth rate (FCGR) laws should have been relevant. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Mehmanparast

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Sensory processing and signal assessment during communication, Biosciences – PhD (Funded)

University of Exeter Department of Biosciences

Supervisors. Dr Laura Kelley, University of Exeter. Dr Jolyon Troscianko, University of Exeter. Location: Centre for Ecology and Conservation, Penryn Campus, Cornwall. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Kelley, Dr J Troscianko

12 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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