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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (NOCS)
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (NOCS)
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Highfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Join the University of Southampton, a global top 100 (QS World University Rankings 2024) research-intensive university.
Postgraduate study at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS),one of the world’s largest centres devoted to research and teaching in Earth and marine science, is an inspiring and rewarding experience home to a Graduate School that supports all PhD students throughout their time with us.
Working closely with a supervisory team, you'll undertake in-depth research into your chosen area of Ocean and Earth science.
Key areas of doctoral research include:
- Benthic Processes
- Biogeochemical Cycles
- Climate Dynamics and Climate Change
- Coastal, Shelf and Estuarine Studies
- Hydrothermal processes
- Mineralisation, Ocean Circulation and Mixing
- Palaeoceanography and Palaeoclimatology
- Pollution and Global Sustainability
- Tectonics and Crustal processes.
Assessment methods (Outcome qualification level)
You'll need to demonstrate satisfactory progress at the end of each year. Your supervisor will complete an annual report that takes into account how you have progressed against your agreed targets, which include training and development activities.
You should have a good Masters degree (MRes or MSc) in a relevant subject from a British university or its equivalent in other countries, or (exceptionally) other relevant professional experience.
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£26,700 per year
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£26,700 per year
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