Seagrass PhD Scholarship:: Swansea University is offering a fully funded PhD scholarship in Biosciences to study the influence of water quality on greenhouse gas emissions from seagrass. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for environmental research and climate change mitigation.
Fully Funded Seagrass PhD Scholarship: Investigating Water Quality’s Impact on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Seagrass (RS662)
- Designation: PhD Research Scholar
- Research Area: Seagrass, Climate Change, Biochemistry, Water Quality
- Location: Swansea University, with potential case study sites in Scotland
- Eligibility/Qualification: Candidates must hold a UK Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Upper Second Class honors in Biosciences or a related subject. Alternatively, overseas Bachelor’s degrees deemed equivalent to UK qualifications and achieving a grade equivalent to UK Upper Second Class honors in Biosciences or a related subject will be considered. A Master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’ or its non-UK equivalent is also acceptable. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English by attaining an overall IELTS score of 6.5 (with no individual component below 6.0) or its Swansea University recognized equivalent.
- Job Description: The successful candidate will be responsible for investigating greenhouse gas emissions and their sources (sinks) from seagrass habitats, particularly focusing on the influence of anthropogenic factors such as water quality. The project will utilize the Milford Haven Waterway in West Wales as a case study and may involve study sites in Scotland to examine nitrous oxide and methane emissions in the context of seagrass degradation. The research will require a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating skills from biochemistry, ecology, molecular ecology, and statistics.
- How to Apply: Interested candidates can apply by completing the online application with the required information, including course choice, start year, and funding details. In case of any application system warnings, applicants can seek assistance via email at pgrscholarships@swansea.ac.uk. Alongside the application, candidates are required to submit documents such as CV, degree certificates, transcripts, a cover letter with a supplementary personal statement, two references, evidence of meeting Welsh Language requirement, and other relevant supporting documents. Completion of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Monitoring Form is also mandatory. Informal inquiries can be directed to Associate Professor Richard Unsworth at r.k.f.unsworth@swansea.ac.uk.
- Last Date for Apply: Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date of 30th July 2024. Please note that applications received without the required information may not be considered for the scholarship award.
For more information and to access the online application, please visit the Swansea University website’s Postgraduate Research page and navigate to the “Research Scholarships” section.
