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Zoology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 68 Zoology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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Landscape ecology and genetics of Bornean species inhabiting a fragmented landscape
The island of Borneo has some of the oldest rainforests in the world, however, that environment has become threatened by logging and its conversion to agriculture over the last 50-100 years. Read more
Landscape genomics and local adaptation in livestock species
Most livestock species originated in a few localities, e.g. the Fertile Crescent or the Indus Valley among others. However, today, many of those species have spread to many environments around the planet. Read more
Advancing the sustainability of cities – Understanding the impacts of urban light pollution on freshwater ecosystems
Supervisory Team. Dr. Andrew Vowles and Prof. Paul Kemp. Project description. The world has undergone wide-scale urbanisation in recent decades, and the percentage of people living in cities is predicted to grow from 30% in 1950 to 68% by 2050. Read more
Investigation of cortical function by large-scale electrophysiology and computational modelling
A fundamental question in sensory neuroscience is what information sensory neurons convey during natural behaviour (‘sensory coding’). Read more
Environmental Effects on Inbreeding Depression (Distance Learning Project)
Background. Inbreeding is an important issue in evolutionary biology and ecology because of its profound implications for genetic variation and the evolution of mating systems and reproductive strategies. Read more
Flying underwater: multidisciplinary approaches to understanding the swimming dynamics of penguins
Penguins are highly adapted for both efficient cruising and rapid manoeuvring during underwater locomotion. From a biomechanical perspective some progress has been made into understanding the fluid dynamics surrounding their morphology, including the potential role of bubbles in reducing drag. Read more
Fully-funded PhD positions in several natural sciences & engineering disciplines
Join an internationally renowned scientific community with the Hector FellowPhD program. PhD students benefit not only from the experience of the program, but also from the network of Hector Fellows. Read more
How to design and develop animal technologies, including domesticated and zoo animals
Applications are invited for a PhD studentship at the University of Glasgow in Animal-Computer Interaction as part of the Glasgow Interactive System Section (GIST) for up to three years. Read more
Enlightened fisheries engineering: the use of light to enhance fish passage in culverts
Supervisory Team. Prof Paul Kemp, Dr Andrew Vowles. Project description. Globally, freshwater fish have economic, ecological and cultural value. Read more
Understanding the neuronal substrate of flexible visual processing in everyday life
Visual processing has mostly been studied in static conditions in which subjects (humans or animal models) do not move. Read more
MSc by Research on Nature Recovery
You will contribute to the research and knowledge arising from a new large-scale nature recovery project in a diverse former agricultural landscape next to Lincoln. Read more
Understanding how altered GABA signalling in the brain's master clock contributes to circadian rhythm disruption in Alzheimer's disease
Our circadian clock is one of the most important timing systems in our body, ensuring that neuronal activity throughout our CNS is appropriately aligned with our homeostatic, physiological, and behavioural needs across the day. Read more
How does the provision of different ecosystem services interact? A multi-habitat approach across the rural-urban continuum in the UK
Ecosystem services (ES) are benefits provided by ecosystems to sustain wildlife and our well-being. Regulating, provisioning, supporting and cultural ES have been assessed in terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Read more
Research opportunities in the Department of Archaeology
The Department of Archaeology at York is a vibrant research community and a centre of excellent research-led teaching. Read more
Epigenetic mechanisms of phenotypic plasticity and the evolution of adaptive responses
We now live in a world of rapidly changing environmental conditions where species will need to adapt or perish. While populations may evolve in response to environmental change, more rapid responses may happen through processes like phenotypic plasticity. Read more