Research Studentship in Marine Ecology

University of Ulster Research Studentship in Marine Ecology
Applications are invited for a research studentship in Marine Ecology, investigating monitoring methods for assessing change in seabed habitats.


The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 23rd September 2007 Interviews will be held during first week in October 2007.
Measuring change in seabed habitats in marine Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) is necessary to determine if the conservation status of a particular area is changing. This research project is funded through Environment and Heritage Service and will focus on assessing and developing monitoring methods for measuring changes in benthic habitats in SACs. The Research project will assess the utility of a range of survey methods (e.g. underwater video mosaics, acoustic surveys, grab sampling) and will involve a mixture of field- and lab-based studies. Scuba diving experience would be beneficial but not essential.
If you wish to discuss the project please contact: Dr. Craig Brown (c.brown2@ulster.ac.uk) or Dr. Rory Quinn (rj.quinn@ulster.ac.uk).
Apply online www.ulster.ac.uk/applyonline or application materials are available from: Research Office, University of Ulster, Cromore Road, Coleraine, BT52 1SA, Tel 028 7032 4729, e-mail hj.campbell@ulster.ac.uk, Web www.ulster.ac.uk/researchstudy

Funding Notes
Candidates should hold a first or upper second class honours degree in a Biological Science or Marine Science or a cognate area. Successful candidates will enrol on a full-time programme of research studies leading to the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
The studentship will comprise fees (at the Home and EU rate only) and an annual stipend of £12,600. The studentship will be awarded for a period of up to three years subject to satisfactory progress. The studentship is tenable in the Faculty of Life and Health Sciences at the Coleraine Campus.

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