PhD Studentships Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Plymouth, UK www.pml.ac.uk Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) works with a number of university partners to train tomorrow’s leaders in Environmental Science. These collaborations, known as Doctoral Training Partnerships, (DTPs), offer postgraduate studentships and training across the full range of multidisciplinary environments, helping to enrich the student experience. Each DTP will create a strong and active community of students that are able - and encouraged - to integrate, work, and learn together. Students will receive in-depth, advanced research training, as well as training in the professional and transferable skills essential in today’s economy. PML is a multidisciplinary, internationally renowned, strategic marine research centre. For 2014/15 we have a number of prestigious and exciting opportunities for outstanding students wishing to conduct PhD projects in our five areas of research excellence: Earth observation and remote sensing; biogeochemical cycling; biodiversity and molecular science; marine ecosystem modelling; and socioeconomics of ecosystem goods and services. These PhD opportunities are developed with partners and we are currently looking to attract excellent candidates for one of the DTPs. Further details on the partnership can be found here: EnvEast (with the Universities of East Anglia, Kent and Essex) Postgraduate Eligibility You must meet the eligibility criteria specified by NERC, so for details on eligibility please refer to: http://www.uea.ac.uk/science/graduate-school/prospective-students/enveast-nerc-doctoral-training-partnership/how-to-apply For information on the specific projects offered by PML please see the next page. Charity No. 1091222 Company No. 4178503 About PML www.pml.ac.uk With its base in the South West of England, PML plays a key role on the international stage through its science projects, strategic positions on committees and hosted offices, such as the Partnership for Observation of the Global Oceans. With its 170 staff, 70 students and visitors, PML produced over 700 science publications over the last 5 years and has an annual budget of around £11 million. Located near the Plymouth seafront, PML has easy access to the spectacular South West, breath-taking Dartmoor National Park and recreational amenities (www.visitplymouth.co.uk). As a student based at PML, you will benefit from being based in a world class research institute, with access to specialist staff, the latest computer, networking and communications technology, modern laboratory instrumentation, the National Marine Biological Library (NMBL) and two modern inshore research vessels. In addition, PML runs a lively Sports & Social Club, providing a variety of free and subsidised facilities and activities. Individuals who are interested in a PML studentship are encouraged to contact the PML Lead Supervisor directly for more information.