Project overview . This project will use numerical modelling tools to investigate the impact of grounded icebergs on the physical oceanography of the South Georgia (Southern Ocean) shelf and explore the consequences for the transport of Antarctic krill, a key prey item for local colonies of higher predators. . Read more
We invite applications from qualified and highly motivated students for 3.5-year PhD Studentships in the School of Earth & Environmental Sciences (SEES) at the University of St Andrews. Read more
Title. PhD in Physical Limnology and Oceanography. Hydrodynamical modelling of lakes. Project Overview. We invite applications for a fully funded PhD studentship focusing on the hydrodynamical modelling of lakes, with a specific emphasis on Loch Ness, Scotland. Read more
*Please note that this PhD will be hosted at the National Oceanography Centre in Liverpool*. Understanding and predicting the exchange of nutrients, heat, and planktonic organisms between the open ocean and the coast is important for human activities. Read more
Scientific background. The Galapagos archipelago is a hotspot of biodiversity and hosts one of the worlds’ largest marine reserves, including pristine deep-water coral reefs. Read more
Supervisory Team. Prof Gilberto Brambilla, Dr Timothy Lee, Dr Rand Ismaeel. The ORC is offering a fully funded PhD position focused on developing the next generation of Lab-on-Chip (LOC) ocean sensors using femtosecond laser writing technology. Read more
Supervisory Team. Prof Gilberto Brambilla, Dr Timothy Lee, Dr Rand Ismaeel. The ORC is offering a fully funded PhD position focused on developing the next generation of Lab-on-Chip (LOC) ocean sensors using femtosecond laser writing technology. Read more
Project overview. Submesoscale motions are difficult to directly observe in the ocean. This project will leverage specialised processing of existing Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) measurements to enable a more detailed observational picture of the submesoscale. Read more
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
Description. Background – Water will likely become the gold of the 21st century due to its central role to life, health, and economic growth and its increasing scarcity. Read more
Supervisory Team. Dr Rand Ismaeel, Professor Dr Matt Mowlem. Ocean monitoring is a critical aspect of environmental preservation and human survival, as it directly impacts global climate change and the sustainable development of ocean resources. Read more
Ensuring a sustainable supply of food for the nation is a major priority for the UK Government. This includes access to sustainable marine-sourced food, particularly fisheries. Read more
The Southern Ocean, surrounding Antarctica in a wide swath around the globe, comprises some 30% of the global ocean surface area and accounts for uptake of around 40% of anthropogenic CO. Read more
Please note that this project is mainly based at the National Oceanography Centre, Liverpool. Understanding of coastal sea level dynamics is essential for predicting it. Read more
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