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Job title PhD Position ReefWatchers: Advancing Marine Ecosystem Assessment through Integrated Multi-Source Biodiversity Data. Company Wageningen University & Research (WUR), Marine Animal Ecology Group, in collaboration with the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), Delft University, Boskalis, Guardline, Waardenburg Ecology, Oyster Heaven and Ark Nature. Description of the job Wageningen University & Research offers a PhD position within the ReefWatchers project, funded by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO), which aims to deliver science-based knowledge and tools to advance the monitoring of marine ecosystem biodiversity and quality. As a PhD candidate, you will work with biodiversity data collected by remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) equipped with multiple sensors, including imaging systems, acoustic devices, and eDNA sampling technologies, as well as various physical sampling tools. You will integrate diverse data...

HANDS-ON CORAL REEF SCIENCE. REAL DATA. REAL IMPACT. The Livingseas Restoration & Research Internship is a four-week, field-based programme designed for marine biology students, graduates and early-career marine scientists seeking real-world experience in coral reef conservation. This internship prioritises practical research components over introductory-level training, focusing on strengthening field and analytical skillsets. Working side-by-side with the Livingseas Team in Padangbai, Bali, you will actively contribute to coral planting efforts and conservation programmes, in addition to ongoing research projects—collecting, analysing, and interpreting data. With small intake groups (maximum four interns), you’ll receive personalised training and mentorship. During the internship, you will build confidence as a scientific diver and develop transferable skills for careers in coral reef conservation. WHAT TO EXPECT Learn all about coral reef restoration and what...

Job title PhD Candidate in Biological Oceanography: Zooplankton and its role in the carbon pump. Company Department of Biology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Description of the job The Department of Biology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim offers a fully funded PhD position for three years within an interdisciplinary research project focused on zooplankton ecology and its role in the oceanic biological carbon pump. Oceans have sequestered approximately 30–50% of anthropogenic CO₂ since the beginning of the industrial revolution, mitigating the rise in atmospheric CO₂ and, consequently, global warming. However, the mechanisms through which carbon is transported into the deep ocean remain poorly understood. The project will investigate how zooplankton contributes to carbon sequestration through vertical migrations, using a combination of optical and acoustic instruments to observe and...

Job title PhD Opportunity in Biofloc Technology for Shrimp Aquaculture Company Lisaqua. Description of the job Lisaqua is recruiting a PhD candidate as part of the European doctoral project Switchfloc, funded by the European Union (Marie Curie Doctoral Network). The PhD will be carried out within Lisaqua's unique indoor shrimp farm in Nantes (Saint-Herblain), France, under real production conditions. The contract duration is 36 months. The Switchfloc project gathers 13 academic and private partners offering complementary knowledge in fish and shrimp production, feed manufacturing, aquaculture engineering, and Biofloc Technology (BFT). A total of 11 PhD candidates will be recruited to carry out research projects on different aspects of biofloc technology. This is a 100% funded PhD position with high-level scientific training and international mobility opportunities. The project connects research and real-world application: the PhD will not be limited to lab work...

Job title PhD Scholarship in Ocean Carbon Flux Modelling. Company Centre for Fisheries Ecosystems Research (CFER), Fisheries & Marine Institute, Memorial University. Description of the job The Centre for Fisheries Ecosystems Research (CFER) is seeking a PhD Student to estimate carbon fluxes in the Northwest Atlantic from Earth system and ecosystem models. This position is part of Transforming Climate Action, a seven-year, $397 million collaboration among Dalhousie University, Laval University, Université du Québec à Rimouski, and Memorial University. The largest research theme within Transforming Climate Action is Reducing Uncertainties in Carbon Cycling in the Northwest Atlantic Seas (Uncertain Seas). The goal of Uncertain Seas is to better constrain the role of the ocean in the Earth's climate system by reducing uncertainties with physical and biogeochemical processes that control the global ocean carbon cycle. The focus is on the...

Job title PhD Opportunity: Advancing Plankton Imaging & Machine Learning to Transform Marine Biodiversity Monitoring. Company Marine Research Plymouth (University of Plymouth, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Marine Biological Association). Description of the job Marine Research Plymouth is offering a 3.5 year PhD studentship to advance plankton imaging and machine learning to transform marine biodiversity monitoring. The studentship is due to start on 1 October 2026. Plankton play essential roles in marine food webs and global carbon cycles, acting as sensitive indicators of environmental change and enabling predictions of climate impacts on ocean biodiversity. However, current plankton monitoring is insufficient, limiting the ability to detect biodiversity shifts, model ocean responses to climate stressors, and inform effective conservation policies. Although advances in imaging technologies have enhanced the spatio-temporal resolution of plankton sampling, these...

We are seeking a candidate with expertise in Earth Observation, Remote Sensing, or Computer Vision to contribute to the next generation of Recycllux’s plastic detection module. The intern will design and test a computer vision pipeline using Sentinel-1/2 data to identify marine plastic hotspots, enhancing robustness, interpretability, and performance under varied environmental conditions. This work is central to Recycllux’s EIT-supported innovation project, bridging EO research and real-world deployment of plastic offset services. This is your opportunity to: Join a dynamic, international, and impact-driven team Contribute to a mission that protects marine ecosystems and accelerates sustainable innovation Collaborate in an experienced team strongly involved in international collaborations   Key Outcomes Contribute to the computer vision model for marine plastic detection Implement a robust pipeline using Sentinel-1...