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Pete Cotton

10 months ago

PhD Opportunities in Marine, Coastal, and Ecological Research at University of Plymouth University of Plymouth in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

These PhD studentships are fully funded through the ARIES Doctoral Training Partnership, covering tuition fees and providing a stipend for living expenses. Funding is available for UK and eligible international students. Details on stipend amount and eligibility are provided on the university website.

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University of Plymouth

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Biology
Marine Science
Disease Ecology
Resiliency
Functional Diversity
Seagrass
Sea Bass
Ecosystem Processes

About this position

The University of Plymouth, in partnership with the ARIES Doctoral Training Partnership, is offering six fully funded PhD opportunities within the School of Biological and Marine Sciences. These studentships address urgent research questions in marine, coastal, and ecological sciences, including topics such as wetland biodiversity threats from invasive species (Crassula helmsii), the impacts of heatwaves on UK coastal biodiversity, anthropogenic effects on European sea bass growth and protein metabolism, disease ecology in seagrass (Phytophthora gemini in Zostera marina), the influence of seabird nest abundance and spatial distribution on ecosystem processes, and the connection between functional diversity and resilience in vulnerable marine ecosystems.

Supervision is provided by a team of experienced academics: Prof David Bilton, Dr Robert Puschendorf, and Dr Pete Cotton, all affiliated with the University of Plymouth. The projects are designed for candidates with backgrounds in biology, environmental science, marine science, or related fields. Applicants should demonstrate strong academic performance, relevant research experience, and proficiency in English.

Funding for these PhD positions is comprehensive, covering tuition fees and providing a stipend for living expenses. The studentships are open to UK and eligible international applicants. The application deadline is 7 January 2026, with successful candidates commencing their studies on 1 October 2026.

Interested candidates should visit the University of Plymouth's postgraduate research studentships webpage for detailed project descriptions and application instructions. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful research in marine and environmental sciences, supported by a leading UK institution and a collaborative doctoral training partnership.

Funding details

These PhD studentships are fully funded through the ARIES Doctoral Training Partnership, covering tuition fees and providing a stipend for living expenses. Funding is available for UK and eligible international students. Details on stipend amount and eligibility are provided on the university website.

What's required

Applicants should hold or expect to obtain a first or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as biology, environmental science, marine science, or ecology. Experience in fieldwork, laboratory skills, and data analysis is desirable. English language proficiency is required for non-native speakers. Specific requirements may vary by project.

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