Polar Fisheries PhD: Climate-Resilient Arctic & Antarctic

University of East Anglia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded studentship

Stipend £21,805 p.a. (2026/27)

Job summary

University of East Anglia in collaboration with BAS and Cefas invites applications for an ARIES-funded PhD Studentship examining how climate change affects key polar fish species and fisheries management. The project combines ecological modelling, climate projections, and policy analysis.

Based primarily at BAS with time at Cefas and UEA, the successful candidate will develop ecological models, assess governance frameworks, and contribute to reports and policy discussions.

Qualifications

• Background in marine science, ecology or related discipline.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Interest in climate change impacts on marine ecosystems and policy.

Responsibilities

• Develop ecological models and perform climate projections.
• Assess management frameworks and policy implications for polar fisheries.
• Contribute to risk assessments and comparative analyses across regions.
• Prepare research outputs and policy-relevant reports.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Marine science / Ecology background

Tools

Ecological modelling

Job description

University of East Anglia in collaboration with BAS and Cefas invites applications for an ARIES-funded PhD Studentship examining how climate change affects key polar fish species and fisheries management. The project combines ecological modelling, climate projections, and policy analysis.

Based primarily at BAS with time at Cefas and UEA, the successful candidate will develop ecological models, assess governance frameworks, and contribute to reports and policy discussions.