Several PhD projects in the field of deep-sea ecology are available within the DEEPSEAS Group at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (NOCS), which is jointly operated by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC ) and the University of Southampton. The highest caliber applicants will be funded at NOCS through responsive research studentships (including non-UK/EU applicants who meet certain criteria). Each of the projects listed below outline a program which will allow for an exceptional experience in learning deep-sea ecology in the laboratory and at sea during a research cruise at an institution with comprehensive capability and worldwide ranking within the top 100 universities.

Projects include:

• Deep-Sea Ecology in an Area of Hydrocarbon Industry Activity

• Community Structure, Biodiversity, and Ecosystem Change at the Abyssal Seafloor

• Ecosystem Function in the Deep Sea and its Influence on Ocean Biogeochemistry

Please visit http://www.noc.soton.ac.uk/soes/graduate/admissions/projects_new/ and search “Ruhl” under supervisors, or contact Dr. Henry Ruhl with any questions.

National Oceanography Centre, Southampton,
University of Southampton
Waterfront Campus, European Way,
Southampton SO14 3ZH, UK
Email: h.ruhl@noc.soton.ac.uk