SAMS is offering three fully funded MASTS PhD studentships

Three fully funded MASTS PhD studentships available SAMS is offering three fully funded MASTS PhD studentships to outstanding candidates from the UK or the EU.  SAMS - based on the west coast of Scotland - is an academic partner of the University of the Highlands and Islands and one of the UK’s premier marine research institutes. Students can apply for any of the three following PhD projects: Impacts of basin-scale forcing on the circulation of the Faroe Shetland Channel Projection of North Atlantic thermal anomalies onto the European Shelf Seas (MASTS/E3 funded) A 100-year record of changing toxic algae in Scottish coastal waters related to change in land use and temperature Applicants should have, or expect to obtain, a first class or upper second-class honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent qualifications. Applicants should apply by submitting the completed application form and referees comments (please download) their CV Please send these documents to Fiona Wallace, Academic Registry Officer Post Graduate, SAMS, Scottish Marine Institute, Oban, Argyll PA37 1QA, UK - or by email to education@sams.ac.uk. For a copy of the funding and eligibility information please click here. Closing date for applications is 14th July 2014. Interviews are expected to take place week beginning 21st July 2014.

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