Investigation of the environmental implications of decommissioning and the longevity and fate of offshore structures left in place

Applications are invited for 3 fully-funded PhD studentships

Deadline for applications is 4 June 2020

To deliver this ambitious programme of research, the partnership will fund three PhD studentships and a postdoctoral researcher. These exciting projects offer students the opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team based in the NDC’s Centre for Doctoral Training in Newburgh, Aberdeenshire, working alongside a cohort of PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, senior academics and industry colleagues, including Chevron personnel. In addition, to receiving advanced training in environmental sciences, marine biology and engineering, the students will gain valuable knowledge and experience about the energy sector and the decommissioning space through close interactions with our industry experts.

The students will also benefit from undertaking courses that are part of the MSc in Decommissioning on a non-credit bearing basis.

Funding and Eligibility

Funding covers the cost of UK tuition fees, full stipend (UKRI minimum) and provides a Research Training Support Grant. To be eligible to apply for a fully-funded studentship, you must:

• be a UK or EU citizen or a non-EU citizen with permanent settled status in the UK (known as ‘indefinite leave to remain’)
• International applicants are eligible to apply and to receive full stipend but must be able to meet the difference in international fees.