Supervisors:
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Dr Ruth Airs (Plymouth Marine Laboratory)
Professor Mark Fitzsimons (School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Plymouth)
Dr Rachael Beale (Plymouth Marine Laboratory)
Apply now. ARIES PhD project opportunities October 2021
Supervisors:
Dr Ruth Airs (Plymouth Marine Laboratory)
Professor Mark Fitzsimons (School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Plymouth)
Dr Rachael Beale (Plymouth Marine Laboratory)
To apply please use the online application form, simply search for MPhil/PhD Environmental Science, then clearly state that you are applying for an ARIES PhD studentship and name the project at the top of your personal statement.
Online application
Whilst you can apply for up to three ARIES projects, you must submit a separate application for each.
Take a look at the Doctoral College information on applying for a research degree.
Dr Ruth Airs (Plymouth Marine Laboratory)
Professor Mark Fitzsimons (School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Plymouth)
Dr Rachael Beale (Plymouth Marine Laboratory)
During this PhD the candidate will:
1) Apply analytical chemistry (LC/MS-TOF) to measure N-osmolytes (glycine betaine, choline, trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO)) in samples collected from polar, temperate and tropical field campaigns.
2) Use accompanying spatial and temporal process study data (e.g. microbial composition, physico-chemical properties) to test hypotheses in different environments
3) Design and carry out their own experimental sampling program on the PICCOLO cruise in the Weddel Sea, Antarctica.
This PhD includes training in seagoing research, analytical chemistry, scientific data analysis, scientific writing and engagement with a network of international collaborators. You will present your work at national and international conferences and enjoy a dynamic research environment at PML, as part of a PhD co-hort. You will receive training in health and safety processes certified to ISO45001, and mental health awareness. You will access a broad range of transferable skills training through ARIES.
This studentship will be based at the Plymouth Marine Laboratory, and registered at the University of Plymouth.
You should have a degree in the biological, chemical or environmental sciences, an excellent work ethic, good attention to detail and communication skills. Relevant analytical skills and an appreciation of algae would be ideal.