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EDSML – The Marine & Coastal Sciences Doctoral School

The EDSML Doctoral School trains highly skilled specialists in sciences of the universe, life sciences, engineering sciences and the humanities.

The Marine & Coastal Sciences Doctoral School (EDSML) is multidisciplinary and benefits from excellent research laboratories. The EDSML Doctoral School seeks to train experts in their fields who are capable of carrying out research within a multidisciplinary scientific context. Hosted by and housed at the IUEM European University Institute of the Sea , the EDSML Doctoral School contributes to the construction of a marine sciences culture open to the humanities and social sciences. The school has 259 PhD students, studying 22 separate specialisations at 42 research units, under the supervision of 230 HDR-accredited research directors.

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• Underwater Acoustics & Signal Processing
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• Biology of Organisms
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• Observation of the Marine Environment & Data Processing
• Physical Oceanography & Environment
• Chemistry of Natural Marine Substances

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• 42 laboratories
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Born in 2018 from the merger of the Pierre and Marie Curie and Paris-Sorbonne Universities, Sorbonne University is now a world-class multidisciplinary research-intensive university and a founding member of UDICE (a group of ten French universities working for research excellence).

Structured in three faculties, it covers the fields of literature, medicine and science. Anchored in the heart of Paris but also present in the regions, Sorbonne University is committed to the success of its student community. It is committed to responding to major societal issues and to transmitting the knowledge generated by its laboratories and research teams, the vast majority of which are affiliated with a national research organization (CNRS, INSERM, INRAe, etc.). With its 52,000 students, 6,400 teaching and research staff and 3,900 administrative and technical staff, Sorbonne University is diverse, creative, innovative and open to the world. With the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, the Université de Technologie de Compiègne, INSEAD, the Pôle Supérieur Paris Boulogne-Billancourt and France Education International, it forms the Alliance Sorbonne Université, which favors a global approach to teaching and research, promotes access to knowledge, and develops training programs and projects. Sorbonne University is also a member of the 4EU+ Alliance, an innovative model of European university.

Although mainly located in Paris, it also includes three marine stations in Banyuls, Roscoff and Villefranche and the work of its marine laboratories has made it the third largest oceanographic laboratory in the world (and the largest in Europe) in the Shanghai ranking.

In addition to the Master's degrees in Marine Sciences and Ocean, Atmosphere and Climate Sciences, many other Master's courses offer the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in the marine field. As early as the Bachelor's degree, or during the summer, Sorbonne University opens options in its Marine Stations to discover all the riches of the Channel or the Mediterranean.  There are also numerous opportunities to develop your studies abroad, notably with the IMBRSEA international Master's program or the many partner universities around the world. And after the Master's degree, there are at least 5 doctoral schools that are likely to welcome marine thesis projects.

Following its success in the Investment Programs for the Future (IDEX SUPER), the Sorbonne University Alliance has set up multidisciplinary institutes, including the Ocean Institute, in order to promote and develop a transversal approach to marine sciences in the broadest sense. In total, 1,500 teachers, researchers, engineers and technicians work on the oceans within the Sorbonne University Alliance in nearly 30 laboratories spread over 6 sites in 4 regions (Paris, of course, but also the marine stations of Dinard, Roscoff, Concarneau in Brittany, Banyuls in Occitania and Villefranche in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region). Sorbonne University also hosts a European research infrastructure dedicated to marine biology and ecology, EMBRC, of which its 3 marine stations are part, thus offering a privileged access to marine organisms and ecosystems to the European community.

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Strongly involved in environmental sciences, Sorbonne University participates in ocean observation missions through the activities of two Observatories of the Sciences of the Universe (OSU) of the CNRS/INSU: EcceTerra and StaMar. In addition to the development of sensors and analytical tools to build up the time series essential to understanding the changes we are facing, the data collected are also used for numerous research projects.

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With its 21 doctoral schools, Université Paris Cité offers many doctoral students the opportunity to train through research in all major disciplinary fields. At the national level, once fully operational, Université Paris Cité will offfer 5% of all PhD degrees in France.

Université Paris Cité is committed to a doctoral policy aimed at research training and training by research. It trains future researchers and teacher-researchers as well as future high-level executives.

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The overall objective of this research project is to understand the dynamics of the PSB and determine its role in the Arctic Ocean of tomorrow, including for human populations.

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The objective of this project is to provide a zonal description of biogeochemistry and biological diversity in the tropical southwest Pacific along a nutrient availability gradient, and to produce a detailed study of organic production and its future in 3 contrasting sites, with particular attention to production supported by nitrogen fixation.

The objective of MOBYDICK is to study the links between the biological carbon pump and the structure of the food web. To solve this problem, MOBYDICK proposes a new approach by considering the entire food web, from microbes to top predators, and by studying the poorly studied relationships between biogeochemical flows and biodiversity. The data set needed to test the hypotheses proposed in MOBYDICK will be acquired during an oceanographic survey off Kerguelen Island (Southern Ocean).

The PEACETIME oceanographic cruise is scheduled in the western and central Mediterranean from May 10 to June 11, 2017. The purpose of this expedition is to study the critical processes induced by atmospheric deposition, in particular Saharan dust, occurring at the air-sea interface in the Mediterranean.

The EMSO ANTARES site, located at 2500 m depth offshore Toulon is part the European EMSO-ERIC infrastructure and EMSO France Research Infrastructure (European Multidisciplinary Subsea Observatory-European Research Infrastructure Consortium). The EMSO ERIC aims at collecting long term time series over 12 years all around Europe with the objective to follow up the consequences of global change on heat content, ocenaic acidification, de-oxygenation, deep water marine ecosystem. Also EMSO aims to provide tools services for management and mitigation of the ecosystem.

EMSO France is a research built or multidisciplinary observatories, real time ior delayed tilme based on mooring line and deep-sea observatories. The EMSO-ANTARES is supported by the MOOSE national network.

In the framework of the BioSWOT project supported by CNES (PI F.d’Ovidio, LOCEAN), the MIO (Mediterranean Institute of Oceanography) has developed a collaboration with SHOM (Service Hydrographique et Océanographique de la Marine).

A.Doglioli et G.Grégori have been onboard the BHO Beautemps Beaupré for the PROTEVS1-SWOT2 cruise (PI F.Dumas) in the Occidental Mediterranean Sea, South of the Balearic Islands from April 28th to May 16th. In close interaction with a team on land (A.Petrenko, S.Barrillon, L.Rousselet, M.Thyssen) and in contact with colleagues from the IMEDEA and SOCIB (PI A.Pascual and J.Allen) onboard the r.v. "Garcia del Cid" , the researchers from MIO studied the role played by the currents on the structure and dynamics of the phytoplankton community.

The FUMSECK (Facilities for Updating the Mediterranean Submesoscale - Ecosystem Coupling Knowledge, chief scientist S. Barrillon, MIO) cruise is a one-week technological cruise, from April, 30, 2019 to May, 05, 2019, in the Genoa gulf in the Mediterranean Sea, onboard the R/V Téthys II. It aims at performing several technological tests of some instruments used for the study of the fine scale processes and dynamics (from 0.1 to 100 km for a lifetime from several days to several weeks).

The MERITE-HIPPOCAMPE project (2018-2020) of the INSU MISTRALS "Pollution & Contaminants" Transverse Action aims to evaluate the levels of metallic and organic contamination at the base of pelagic food webs (plankton) under the influence of atmospheric and continental forcing via a north-south trans-Mediterranean approach targeting areas of scientific and economic interest: primary production areas, fishing zones, ecoregions, and urbanized bays. The strategy is based on coupled atmosphere-ocean studies combining observation and modeling.

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PhD in Marine Microbiology: France

Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour offers a PhD position “Molecular mechanisms of the acquisition of essential metals in heterotrophic bacteria degrading particulate organic matter (POM) in marine environments”.

In oceans, the greatest part of the heterotrophic activity that remineralizes the organic carbon into CO 2 , resides in biofilms colonizing the particulate fraction of organic matter (POM). POM consists of aggregated compounds (mostly proteins, polysaccharides and lipids). Several experimental and theoretical hints suggest that metal availability, particularly iron, have a strong impact on organic carbon remineralization.

This project will focus on the acquisition of iron and other metals by bacteria that degrade the particulate organic matter. It aims at understanding the biological significance of siderophores and others metallophores produced by POM degrading bacteria. The general intended strategy is to link the metal pool to the genes involved in ligands biosynthesis and to the regulation of their expression in relation to the environmental conditions. The methodology used will involve molecular genetics of bacteria in close association with analytical chemistry. We are looking for a motivated and dynamic student with a solid background mainly in Microbiology and Molecular Biology. The student must have good writing and public presentation skills. She/He will have to develop his autonomy and to show initiative. It is essential that the student appreciates teamwork

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This PhD subject is part of the project MesMic (Metals in Environmental Systems Microbiology) which mobilizes over 20 permanent researchers of the research cluster: “Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology” of IPREM for a period of 5 years, gathering competences in analytical chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry and Ecology.

MISSION – PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:

I.  Scientific Context

In oceans, remineralization of the organic carbon into CO 2  occurs mostly through the respiration of heterotrophic bacteria that degrade the organic matter released by lysed or decaying phytoplankton cells (1). The greatest part of the heterotrophic activity resides in the particulate fraction of the organic matter (POM) consisting of aggregated compounds (mostly proteins, polysaccharides and lipids) that is colonized by biofilm-forming bacteria (2). Metal availability, particularly iron, is expected to have a strong impact on organic carbon remineralization since heterotrophic bacteria have higher iron content than eukaryotic phototroph and respiration is a highly iron demanding process, the respiratory chain alone containing approximately 94% of the cellular iron (3) (4).

In response to the challenge of metal acquisition, marine heterotrophic bacteria have evolved very efficient pathways designed to extract trace amount of iron and most likely other metals from their surrounding environment. The best documented acquisition pathway is the siderophore-mediated iron uptake. Siderophores bind iron with a very high affinity and hence are able to scavenge iron at low concentration or to displace iron from other ligands having a lower affinity. Siderophore-Fe(III) complexes are then recognized and transported across the cell membranes through an energy dependent process involving outer membrane receptors, periplasmic binding proteins and inner membrane transporters. Relatively few siderophore structures from marine bacteria have been elucidated in comparison to those of terrestrial or pathogenic bacteria (5). The majority of marine siderophores identified to date are amphiphilic or/and photoreactive (6). Some bacterial species produce several siderophores or suite of siderophores with various hydrophobic tails. For instance, in Marinobacter sp. DS40M6, the amphiphilic character of the marinobactin siderophore appears to be controlled in a growth-phase dependent manner by hydrolysis of the acyl tail (7) (8). The eco-physiological role of the different siderophores produced by one strain as well as the function of the amphipathy and photoreactivity are not understood.

II.  Objectives

We will focus on the acquisition of iron and other metals by bacteria that degrade the particulate organic matter (POM). The challenge is to understand the biological significance of siderophores and others metallophores produced by POM degrading bacteria. The general intended strategy is to link the metal pool and their ligands produced by a bacterium to the genes and the regulation of their expression in relation to environmental conditions. The more specific objectives include:

(i) identification of the type of metallophore produced in POM degrading biofilm and determine if they are specifically produced in this growth mode

(ii) exploration of isotopic fractionation of iron during its assimilation by POM degrading bacteria.

(iii) gaining insight into the significance of the amphiphilic and photoreactive characters of marine siderophore in regards to biofilm development on POM.

(iv) identification of the genes involved in the metallophores biosynthesis and investigation of the regulation of their expression in relation to POM degrading biofilms formation.

III. Work plan

The experiments will be performed on model strains belonging to the class Gamaproteobacteria (Alteromonadaceae, Vibrionaceae and Alcanivoracaceae) as they are often associated to POM particles degradation and have been less investigated than bacteria from the class Alphaproteobacteria with respect to organic matter degradation and iron acquisition. All the strains have their genome sequenced, are genetically amenable and grow on insoluble/polymeric substrates (lipids, alkanes, chitin and proteins) that will be used as models for POM.

Task 1. Determination of the metallophore profiles of POM degrading bacteria.

Determination of the metallophore profile will consist in identifying the whole set of metallophores produced by POM degrading model bacteria including siderophores that only bind iron, siderophores that bind others metals, and metallophores that bind non-iron metals. The metallophores and their metal-complexes will be determined by HPLC – high resolution high mass accuracy MS in collaboration with chemists of the institute. The metallophore profiles of POM degrading strains will be established in different growth conditions. Strains will be grown as biofilms on their insoluble/polymeric substrates which are representative of particulate organic matter (proteins, polysaccharides, lipids or hydrocarbons). As amphipathy is the hallmark of marine siderophores, the partition of siderophore between biofilms and culture supernatants will be determined. Effect of light on siderophore profiles will also be examined as many marine siderophores are photoreactive. This will allow to determine if bacteria adapt the metallophores produced to their growth status and to the environmental conditions encountered. In parallel, in order to assess the impact of metals availability on POM degradation, the architecture and kinetic of development on POM and the biodegradation rate of POM will be established in metal limiting and iron depleted conditions. Along with the determination of metallophore profiles of the model strains, isotopic fractionation of iron will be investigated.

Task 2. Genes involved in the biosynthesis of metallophores and regulation of their expression.

The strain exhibiting the most interesting metallophone profile determined in Task 1 will be chosen for a deeper investigation of the physiological role of siderophores in biofilms degrading POM. The main criteria to select the strain will be the production of a metallophore profile characteristic of the biofilm growth mode and/or light dependency. In a global approach, we will link the genome with the metallophore profile. A miniTn5 transposon insertion mutant library will be generated and screened for alteration of the metallophore profile. This approach will enable the identification of genes involved in metallophore biosynthesis, modification and regulation. In parallel, the genes putatively involved in Fe acquisition, including siderophore biosynthesis pathway and transport, will be identified by genome mining. In order to demonstrate the role of these genes in iron acquisition, the corresponding deletion mutants will be constructed. Mutants phenotypes regarding production of siderophores and growth on POM in iron depleted condition will be examined. The biosynthetic pathway of newly identified siderophore will be elucidated by combining genetic analysis with analytical chemistry. Regulation of siderophores or suite of siderophores production during biofilm development on POM will be determined by (i) measuring directly the presence of siderophore by HPLC-MS and (ii) measuring gene expression levels by RT-qPCR.

The combination of results obtained in Tasks 1 and 2 will give a picture of different siderophores or siderophores suites during degradation of POM and pose the first hint about the relation between structure and physiological function of s iderophore in biofilm degrading POM.

IV Teaching

The student will have to teach biology in French, 96 hours at the undergraduate level.

Eligibility criteria

• the candidate’s motivation, scientific maturity and curiosity
• candidate’s marks and rankings in Master
• French and English proficiency

Skills/Qualifications

• good knowledge in physiology, molecular biology and biochemistry of bacteria are required. Basic skills in bioinformatics (protein sequence and genome analysis) are also desired.
• taste and aptitude for multidisciplinary work, the candidate will have to be interested in microbiology and analytical chemistry.
• scientific rigor
• good level of scientific English
• good ability to communicate and write in French and English

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“Innovative technologies and sustainable use of Mediterranean Sea fishery and biological resources” (FishMed-PhD), the International PhD program of the University of Bologna, in collaboration with the Italian National Research Council, Institute for Biological Resources and Marine Biotechnologies.

“INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF MEDITERRANEAN SEA FISHERY AND BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES” (FishMed-PhD)

FishMed-PhD program is international. At least 25% of its Academic Board is made up of professors and researchers belonging to qualified foreign universities or research centers: Bar-Ilan University (Israel),  The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Israel), Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (Croatia), University of Amsterdam (Netherlands), University of Burgundy (France), Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies (Spain), Hellenic Center for Marine Research (Greece), University of Copenhagen (Denmark) and Ruder Boškovic Institute (Croatia). The selection process will also take on an international character, positively evaluating the scientific excellence of candidates, such as scientific publications in journals with Impact Factor, participation in international conferences, and reference letters for any research periods spent in abroad institutes. In addition, young high-profile graduates will be selected through networks that promote employment growth in the Mediterranean region. In addition to Euraxess, open positions will be published on specific websites that improve the development of employment in the southern Mediterranean countries (eg HOMERe - High Opportunity for Mediterranean Executives Recruitment). FishMed-PhD program requires a compulsory research period abroad, of at least three months, to promote a better understanding of the existing realities and of the ways of managing marine biological resources at an international level.

Learning outcomes

Despite the fact that the fisheries issue is one of the priorities of the European agenda, this topic has never been supported by high level dedicated education. FishMed-PhD will focus predominantly on Mediterranean fisheries, both in terms of understanding the impact that fishing pressure can have on ecosystems, but also how fisheries are interconnected with the marine environment and are themselves impacted by other drivers of change (e.g., climate change, alien species). FishMed-PhD will train a new generation of managers, not only on innovative Technologies, the biology of the harvested species and biotechnologies, but also on the importance of limiting the anthropic impacts while maintaining the economic performances. Students will carry out interdisciplinary, state-of-the-art research and complement their training through specialized courses. Students will also learn to implement environmental awareness and to deliver scientific knowledge to policy makers, and the general public.

Job opportunities and potential areas of employment

Oceans are drivers of the economy and have a great potential for innovation and growth. “The blue economy” employs about 5.4 million people, generating a GDP of almost 500 billion euros a year. “Blue Growth” is the long-term strategy of the European Union to support the sustainable development of the marine and maritime sectors as a whole. The strategy focuses in particular on activities where there is a high growth potential (eg aquaculture, tourism, marine biotechnology, resource and environmental management). These EU investments in “Blue Growth” create a great need for researchers, engineers, managers and environmental economists at the local, national and international level. Preparing the skills necessary for the development of the blue economy is a priority of the EC Mission Starfish 2030 and the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). The latter must contribute to the achievement of European environmental objectives also through the protection of marine resources, the transition to a circular economy, the prevention of pollution and the protection and restoration of coastal areas. FishMed-PhD will train young researchers to meet these needs through broad intersectoral and interdisciplinary interactions. The skills acquired will be applicable in various professions related to consultancy and environmental management, socio-economic risk assessment and public employment. PhD students will be able to select specific indicators of changes in the marine environment, aimed at analyzing the socio-economic implications of these changes, useful for businesses and policy makers; they will participate in workshops and conferences, acquiring networking opportunities in both the private and public sectors. After their doctorate, they will be able to become European leaders in the management of the marine environment and its resources.

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Master’s Degree in Marine Biological Resources (IMBRSea)

• Course duration: two years
• Language of instruction: English
• Course locations: Sorbonne University (Paris, France), Europe

Published on 9/11/2021 - Updated on 10/11/2021

Programme Overview

IMBRSea is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programme* organised by eleven European universities in the field of marine sciences. The programme builds upon the strengths of the previous International Master of Science in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation (EMBC+) and is supported by the European Marine Biological Resource Centre (EMBRC). It prepares students for the rapidly evolving demands of the blue bio-economy, as well as research in the sustainable use of marine biological resources.

Participating academic institutions:

• Sorbonne University (France)
• Ghent University (Belgium)                                                         
• University of Algarve (Portugal)
• University of Oviedo (Spain)
• Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (Ireland)
• University of the Basque Country (Spain)
• Marche Polytechnic University (Italy)
• University of Bergen (Norway)
• University of Western Brittany (France)    
• University of Côte d’Azur (France)   
• University of Gothenburg (Sweden)  

* Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programmes are high-level integrated study programmes at the graduate level, designed and delivered by an international partnership of academic institutions from different countries worldwide.

Programme Outline

IMBRSea is a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS):

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Benefits from attending the programme

• Each student has their own unique experience, with the opportunity to attend a different institution each semester. During the two years of the programme, students can travel to and stay in up to 8 different countries.  
• Courses were designed taking into account the labour market for marine biologists in Europe, with the chance to gain insight into the inner workings of the market during the internship as part of the study programme.

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Marine Biology (Ph.D.)

Why pursue a P h .D. in marine biology at UNH?

Our marine biology Ph.D. program will help you a dvance your career a s you seek to understand and protect marine and estuarine ecosystems and the organisms that inhabit them. F aculty in our program use marine organisms as model systems for molecular phylogeny, cellular metabolism and neurobiology, and study the structure and function of marine ecosystems. You’ll have the opportunity to focus on basic research or work in more applied areas such as aquaculture and fisheries . Our graduates now lead agencies involved in managing valuable marine resources, teach marine biology in academic and public settings, own aquaculture companies, and work in research.

Program highlights

Our location, faculty and laboratories makes UNH one of the best institutions from which to obtain a graduate degree in marine biology. Our faculty have expertise ranging from molecular biology to ecology and fisheries, and their research programs often span disciplines and use a variety of methods and technologies to address marine-related questions and issues. The main UNH campus in Durham is located about five miles from the Great Bay Estuary, home of the UNH Jackson Estuarine Laboratory, and 30 miles from the coastline and the UNH Coastal Marine Laboratory. Each of these laboratories supports a number of research vessels used by faculty, staff and students. Students can become certified research divers through our strong dive program. Finally, there are several state-of-the-art research resources on campus, including a DNA sequencing facility, an aquaculture laboratory, and various microscope and instrumentation centers.

Potential career areas

• Aquaculture
• Aquarium industry
• Environmental consulting
• Environmental protection and resource management
• Fisheries management and research
• Habitat restoration
• Marine/environmental outreach
• Marine policy
• Nonprofit organizations
• Research diving

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Curriculum & Requirements

Program description.

The Marine Biology (MB) option is intended for students interested in marine, coastal, and estuarine ecosystems, and the organisms that inhabit them, at all levels of inquiry. Some UNH faculty use marine organisms as model systems for molecular phylogeny, cellular metabolism, and neurobiology, while others study the structure and function of marine ecosystems. Some faculty members focus primarily on basic research; others work in more applied areas such as aquaculture and fisheries; many combine the two. Students who have earned advanced degrees at UNH lead agencies involved in managing valuable marine resources, teach marine biology in academic and public settings, own aquaculture companies, or earn a living as researchers. In addition to on­-campus facilities, UNH owns the Coastal Marine Laboratory and the Jackson Estuarine Laboratory , and a range of research vessels. UNH has an excellent SCUBA diving program for students interested in becoming certified to dive as part of their research. The Marine Biology option is also affiliated with UNH’s School of Marine Sciences and Ocean Engineering .

Requirements for the Program

Ph.d. degree requirements.

Students work with their advisor and their Doctoral Guidance Committee to plan a program of study including the required core courses and competencies, and develop a viable research proposal. The Guidance Committee is normally established by the end of the first semester, and should meet by the end of the second semester. The student presents to the Guidance Committee a preliminary research proposal in which the soundness, originality, and feasibility of the planned research are clearly described. The Guidance Committee is responsible for approving the proposal, and also oversees the qualifying examination through which the student is admitted to doctoral candidacy. The Doctoral Dissertation Committee is established at this point. To earn the Ph.D. degree, students must complete an original dissertation project, present the results at a public seminar, pass an oral dissertation defense consisting of questions from members of the Dissertation Committee, and have the dissertation approved by the Dissertation Committee and accepted by the Graduate School.

Number of Credits Required

There is no specific credit requirement for the Ph.D., though students must take required core courses and meet competency requirements. The Biological Sciences Program specifies 2 credits’ worth of required coursework ( BIOL 901 Introductory Graduate Seminar ); most students use 6 more credits to satisfy the competency requirement in experimental design/analysis ( BIOL 811 Experimental Design & Analysis or ANFS 933 Design, Analysis, and Interpretation of Experiments , 4 credits) and recommended coursework in writing/communication ( BIOL 902 Writing and Publishing Science or BIOL 950 Scientific Communication , 2 credits). Other graduate coursework approved by the student’s committee can substitute for any of these courses except BIOL 901 Introductory Graduate Seminar .

Up to 8 credits of graduate credit from another institution may be transferred, provided the credits were not counted toward another degree, and the course grade was a B or higher. Petitions requesting transfer credit must be supported by the advisor and graduate committee, and approved by the UNH Graduate School.

Required Courses, Competencies, and Electives

All students in the Biological Sciences Graduate Program are required to take Introductory Graduate Seminar ( BIOL 901 ) and fulfill all applicable competency requirements (these may vary by option). Those with teaching assistantships (TAs) must enroll in College Teaching ( LSA 900 ) before or concurrent with their first teaching assignment.

• Core Course. Introductory Graduate Seminar ( BIOL 901 ). This first-­semester course focuses on key information and skills for a successful transition into the graduate program, familiarizing students with program requirements and faculty and providing an opportunity to meet others in their cohort.
• Competency in experimental design and analysis. This may be fulfilled by previous graduate coursework (as determined by the student’s advisor and committee), or by taking one graduate-level course. Two advanced courses in experimental design and analysis are offered, normally in alternate years. The first is Applied Biostatistics II ( BIOL 811 ), and the second is Design, Analysis and Interpretation of Experiments ( ANFS 933 ). Either course, or an equivalent approved by the student’s advisor and committee (e.g. NR 909 Analysis of Ecological Communities and Complex Data ), can be used to fulfill this competency requirement.

Electives. Students will work with their advisor and committee to identify additional courses appropriate for their area of specialization and their career objectives. Recommendations often include coursework in professional writing and communication: Scientific Writing ( BIOL 902 ) is taught fall semester, and open to students at any stage of the program. Scientific Communication ( BIOL 950 ) is usually taught in spring. A course in Grant Writing ( NR 905 ) is offered by the Department of Natural Resources.

Additional Information/Requirements

All students in the Biological Sciences Program are expected to present their research in public seminars (including the UNH Graduate Research Conference), and acquire teaching and/or mentoring experience.

A summary degree requirements is available at https://colsa.unh.edu/biological-sciences/program/phd/biological-sciences-marine-biology , along with the program’s graduate handbook, which includes expectations, guidelines, and detailed policies.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate expertise in quantitative skills including (a) basic math and statistics; (b) spreadsheet software; (c) graphical presentation of quantitative data.
• Students will demonstrate writing skills that enable them to prepare a scientific research paper in standard format for their field.
• Students will demonstrate competency in experimental design, including the ability to articulate a testable hypothesis and design an appropriate experiment to test it.
• Students will demonstrate communication skills including the ability to clearly explain scientific information to both professional and general audiences.
• Students will demonstrate broad understanding of fundamental areas of biology, especially areas relevant to their research project.

Application Requirements & Deadlines

Applications must be completed by the following deadlines in order to be reviewed for admission:

• Fall : January 15 (priority*); August 1 (final) *Applications completed by Jan. 15 will be given priority consideration for admission and financial support. Applications completed after Jan. 15 will be considered based on openings and funding.
• Spring : N/A
• Summer : N/A
• Special : N/A

Application fee: $65; Underrepresented U.S. minority applicants to this program may be eligible for an application fee waiver. Please contact Dr. Dovev Levine ( [email protected] ) for more details

Campus : Durham

New England Regional : No

New England Regional : VT

Accelerated Masters Eligible : No

New Hampshire Residents

Students claiming in-state residency must also submit a Proof of Residence Form . This form is not required to complete your application, but you will need to submit it after you are offered admission or you will not be able to register for classes.

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If you attended UNH or Granite State College (GSC) after September 1, 1991, and have indicated so on your online application, we will retrieve your transcript internally; this includes UNH-Durham, UNH-Manchester, UNH Non-Degree work and GSC. 

If you did not attend UNH, or attended prior to September 1, 1991, then you must upload a copy (PDF) of your transcript in the application form. International transcripts must be translated into English.

If admitted , you must then request an official transcript be sent directly to our office from the Registrar's Office of each college/university attended. We accept transcripts both electronically and in hard copy:

• Electronic Transcripts : Please have your institution send the transcript directly to [email protected] . Please note that we can only accept copies sent directly from the institution.
• Paper Transcripts : Please send hard copies of transcripts to: UNH Graduate School, Thompson Hall- 105 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824. You may request transcripts be sent to us directly from the institution or you may send them yourself as long as they remain sealed in the original university envelope.

Transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions must be submitted and applicants must disclose any previous academic or disciplinary sanctions that resulted in their temporary or permanent separation from a previous post-secondary institution. If it is found that previous academic or disciplinary separations were not disclosed, applicants may face denial and admitted students may face dismissal from their academic program.

Letters of recommendation: 3 required

Recommendation letters submitted by relatives or friends, as well as letters older than one year, will not be accepted.

Personal Statement/Essay Questions

Prepare a brief but careful statement regarding:

• Reasons you wish to do graduate work in this field, including your immediate and long-range objectives.
• Your specific research or professional interest and experiences in this field.

Important Notes

All applicants are encouraged to contact programs directly to discuss program-specific application questions.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early if they wish to be considered for financial and priority consideration.

GRE Not Required:

The GRE (general or topical) is NOT REQUIRED for admission by any of the programs in the Department of Biological Sciences.

International Applicants

Prospective international students are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent examination scores. English Language Exams may be waived if English is your first language. If you wish to request a waiver, then please visit our Test Scores webpage for more information.

Inquire with the Department about Research Interests

As part of your application process, we recommend touching base with the academic department or specific faculty about your research interests, fit with the department, and available space. You can  Submit an Extended Inquiry   and we will inform your desired academic program about your interest. By submitting an inquiry form, you are not guaranteed to hear back from specific faculty. This can be a helpful step before going through the full application process.

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Applying Guide

If you are interested in a MS or PhD program within UNH’s Department of Biological Sciences (options of Integrative and Organismal Biology or Marine Biology), it is important to contact potential thesis mentors (professors) before applying to our program . You can find a directory of relevant mentors in the “FACULTY DIRECTORY.” It is never too early to contact potential thesis mentors, but we suggest contacting them between August and October of the year before you expect to start your degree (for example, contact a mentor in September 2020 if interested in applying by January 2021 for full consideration to begin as a graduate student in Fall 2021). However, you should never be afraid to reach out to a prospective mentor as graduate opportunities can open throughout the year.

How do you contact potential advisors? After identifying professors whose interest align with yours, send them an email to introduce yourself and your interests. This email should contain the following:

• A brief introduction of who you are and your current status
• Your interests broadly
• Why you are interested in this professor’s work and how it aligns with your own interests
• Attachments of CV or resume, and unofficial transcripts

Still intimidated? Use the text below labeled “Email Template” to help you contact a professor.

Can I contact more than one professor in the Department of Biological Sciences or at UNH? Absolutely! Graduate positions are very competitive, and often a professor can only take on one or two students each year (if any). Thus, it’s important to contact as many professors as possible, provided that their research aligns with your interests. You can let professors know who else you are contacting within the department or university when you contact them (see template below).

What if I don’t get a response? Try again! Professors are very busy, and can receive hundreds of emails a day. Sometimes this results in slow reply times, or simply emails getting missed or lost. Wait at least a week, and then try to send again. If after three tries you still do not get a response, this likely means the professor is not taking on any graduate students in the near future.

Other general tips and advice for applying to graduate school: Take time to think about why you want to go to graduate school and conduct research (and communicate this clearly when reaching out to prospective mentors). Before contacting prospective mentors, take some time to learn about their research (either via webpages, their publications, or other resources). Get help from advisors, your university career centers, and others for updating your resume or CV, ensuring that you highlight any research or scientific experiences, important courses taken, skills, and awards received.

Email Template

If you are potentially interested in working with one or more professors towards a MS or PhD in Biological Sciences at the University of New Hampshire, you can use this template email to introduce yourself to these potential advisors.

Please note that you should contact each professor individually (it’s okay to contact more than one faculty member in our department!); individualize your responses to each professor, particularly paragraphs #2 and #3). Also know that this is simply a template; prospective students do not need to follow these instructions exactly when reaching out to prospective mentors. We just hope this helps you get started and give you confidence in contacting faculty!

Dear Dr. [insert professor’s full name here]:

Paragraph 1: Introduce yourself! State your name, educational status and history (including GPA and major and/or degree. If you have graduated, include when you graduated and your current position.), and what semester and year you are aiming to start your graduate studies.

Paragraph 2: Discuss your relevant qualifications and experience that make you an ideal candidate for our graduate program. This may include specific skills you have, research experiences, internships, publications or presentations, and relevant coursework.

Paragraph 3: Describe your specific interests within the field of Biological Sciences? How do these interests align with this professor’s work? What about this professor’s work excites you? Be specific when possible, demonstrating your own efforts to understand this professor’s research.

Thank you for your time in reading this email and your consideration. I have attached my [resume/CV; make sure to attach!] and unofficial transcripts [attach]. I would enjoy an opportunity to chat with you further about potential opportunities as a graduate student in your research group.

[Insert your full name here]

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The doctoral degree in Marine Sciences is an interuniversity programme in which the Universitat de Barcelona (UB) and the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) participate, as well as three centres belonging to the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC): the Marine Sciences Institute (ICM), the Advanced Studies Centre of Blanes (CEAB) and the Research and Development Centre (CID). The programme received a positive evaluation from the Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency (AQU) in July 2013 and the Universities Council in September 2013.

Like so many other scientific and technical fields, the marine sciences are undergoing a process of rapid change in their very nature. (Some describe the field as a meeting place for all scientific disciplines.) This change is also driven by the high rate of development and innovation in the activities that the marine sciences encompass. It is therefore necessary to extend, update and deepen the training of master’s students, both in the marine sciences and in the disciplines that converge in this field (civil engineering, naval engineering, geology, biology, physics, chemistry and mathematics). Undertaking advanced studies beyond the master’s level is the best way for future professionals to get the training they need in this field, in which new areas of activity are constantly emerging, such as exploitation of marine renewable energies (a relatively new field in Spain) and exploration for mineral and energy resources in deep and ultra-deep waters.

The doctoral degree in Marine Sciences of the UB and the UPC (the programme coordinator) combines advanced, flexible training elements with a critical mass of renowned researchers and technical experts, top-notch facilities (both in the laboratory and at sea), outstanding scientific activity, and highly significant socioeconomic activity linked to the sea. Thanks to these assets, the programme provides the best framework to guide and direct students who wish to complete their academic training by preparing a doctoral thesis in this area.

The UPC and the UB have collaborated effectively since 1985 to deliver the programme, building a strong working relationship and rapport in their educational and scientific approaches. This productive partnership, the number of theses presented (and the grades awarded), and international publications linked to this work all attest to the ability of these two universities to continue producing doctoral graduates who are well prepared to pursue a career in this field. Within Spain, the UB is a leader in the experimental sciences, while the UPC has a reputation for excellence in the field of engineering. Both universities, and in particular the centres and research groups that support the programme, hold consistently strong positions in international rankings. The UB is the top-ranked Spanish university in physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, biological sciences, earth sciences and environmental sciences. The UPC is ranked number one in engineering and second in mathematics. Both are well-positioned on international rankings, including the Shanghai Rankings. The UB, in fact, is the top-ranked university at the national level. The UPC, for its part, has earned a place on the QS Top 50 Under 50, which ranks the world’s top young universities. The joint research projects of the two institutions in the marine sciences (both national and European) are at the frontier of knowledge. This is clearly reflected in the early recognition of the Barcelona Knowledge Campus (BKC), where the disciplines that converge in the field of marine sciences hold pride of place, as a joint International Campus of Excellence. These markers of excellence demonstrate the high degree of competitiveness of the two universities that support the doctoral programme and their researchers (including in EU programmes, where a relatively small proportion of proposals are awarded funding). The UB, the UPC, and the departments and groups of both universities involved in the programme offer students the multidisciplinary approach needed to ensure effective training in the various branches of marine sciences (biology, geology, physics, chemistry, engineering and management). Opportunities to get involved in active research projects and contracts further enrich the learning experience. In addition, the programme’s extensive network of external collaborations—with the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO), and other public and private research bodies—enables doctoral students to find the arrangements and scientific framework that best match their area of research. Within Spain, Catalonia (and in particular Barcelona) has one of the highest and richest concentrations of universities and research centres in the marine sciences, and their complementary relationship is reflected in an abundance of infrastructure and human capital. The training offered, as well as the approach and capabilities, are comparable and often superior to those of the doctoral programmes in marine sciences of European and American universities. Apart from being home to the UPC and the UB, CSIC centres and the Port of Barcelona, Barcelona offers other significant advantages. In Europe, this privileged situation is only matched by the University of Southampton and the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), the Kiel-Bremen area (GEOMAR and MARUM) and Brest (IFREMER and the University of West Brittany).

The UB and the UPC maintain close collaborations with all of these institutions and many others in Europe within the framework of research projects and educational programmes (e.g. the Erasmus Mundus master’s degree in Coastal and Marine Engineering and Management, CoMEM, organised with the universities of Delft, Trondheim and Southampton, and the EURODOM Research Training Network on European Deep Ocean Margins—both projects now completed). The UB has strong collaborations in marine research with the NOC, IFREMER, the Royal Netherlands Institute of Sea Research (NIOZ), the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR), GEOMAR, the Italian Institute for Marine Research (ISMAR), the Alfred Wegener Institute, the University of Tromsø, the National University of Ireland, the Hydrographic Institute of Portugal, the University of Ghent, the Max Plank Institute and the University of Bremen, among other institutions. The UPC, for its part, collaborates with the NOC and HR Wallingford in the UK, Deltares in the Netherlands, DHI in Denmark, IFREMER, the Naval Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (SHOM) and the Météo doctoral programme in France. This wide network of collaborations with European institutions in research projects, training and other activities allows us to continuously check how the level and competitiveness of the doctoral programme measures up against those offered by similar institutions and partnerships in the EU. These connections also enable us to establish specific cooperative relationships involving the exchange of professors (usually within the framework of mobility programmes), research and doctoral students, as well as facilitating the completion of joint co-supervised theses, a growing trend. More broadly, these collaborations offer clear benefits and an international frame of reference for all doctoral students.

Within this framework, the main aim of the interuniversity doctoral programme in Marine Sciences is to ensure that students from related master’s degrees (particularly the master’s degree in Marine Science: Oceanography and Marine Management, also offered jointly by the UB and the UPC) receive advanced training that meets the highest international standards. The two joint UB-UPC programmes in this field are the most recent result of a long-standing collaboration that dates back to the 1980s, when the two universities started offering joint doctoral courses, and has culminated in the participation of academic staff from both institutions in the interuniversity master’s programme, which has now been offered for six years. In the marine sciences, the master’s and doctoral programme that emerged from this partnership have been granted a series of quality awards by the Spanish Ministry of Education since they were launched. The doctoral programme was granted the Pathway to Excellence award from 2010 (MEE2011-0703: 2011, 2012, 2013) and, before that, the Quality award from 2003 (MCD2003-00141: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009).

The programme allows doctoral students to delve into the latest advances in marine sciences with the support of UPC and UB professors and researchers as well as visiting scholars (on mobility stays or in connection with research projects carried out at the two institutions). In this environment, students are able to constantly update and assess their training and ensure that their thesis is on the right track. This is particularly important given that a doctoral thesis is a student’s first, and therefore most important, research project—a key project that they must be able to manage and complete with the support of their assigned supervisor and tutor. The learning experience is also enriched by interdisciplinary input from the departments and groups of the two institutions behind the doctoral programme. The programme offers students opportunities to participate in a wide range of activities, including oceanographic campaigns with large ships (observations, measurements, in situ sampling, acquisition of geophysical data); field measurement seminars in the coastal zone and on the continental shelf; learning how to process and visualise large volumes of data (bathymetric, geophysical, oceanographic, etc.); development of numerical models (surges, sediment transport); and integrated management analyses (coastal areas, seabed). As a result, uses of the seabed, understanding and sustainable exploitation of marine resources, quality assessment of waters and the ecosystem, and management of coastal and marine areas are core elements of the doctoral programme. These activities naturally entail the use of a diverse range of information sources, types of data (from satellite images to microorganisms and sedimentary particles) and spatial and temporal scales, though each doctoral student will focus on those most relevant to the development of their thesis.

All of the work done within the framework of the programme converges in a characterisation of the dynamics and health of the Catalan coast (both land and marine components), which has become a pressing need for Catalonia and by extension Spain, both of which are heavily dependent on the coastal strip, which generates a significant percentage of GDP and is home to a large population. Similarly, given the impact of fishing activities and future threats to the sector, understanding the variables (natural and anthropogenic) that affect fishery yield is vital from both a social and a resource management perspective. Training in population dynamics and the genetic characterisation of organisms, including both commercially exploited and unexploited species, is therefore essential. Our country also needs experts trained in marine hazards, such as those generated by recent tsunamis and catastrophic storms. Finally, there is also a need for specialists in exploration of the seabed and sub-seabed, an increasingly important source of hydrocarbons and a reservoir of resources, such as gas hydrates, that could prove to be extraordinarily important. The Catalan coast is also being affected by the growing presence of rigid infrastructures, which modify its characteristics and produce a wide range of impacts.

All of these issues underscore the need for an approach to training and research that produces doctoral graduates who are specialists in marine sciences and presents coastal populations and society in general with the results of their research in theses and scientific papers, which have a key role to play in improving efficiency (and therefore sustainability) in the development of our seas and coasts. For example, ‘enough’ beaches need to be maintained without excessive economic costs or environmental impact, and added value must be generated by using the tools of operational oceanography to manage risks in the coastal zone, extract mineral and energy resources from the seabed and sub-seabed, prevent risks and manage fisheries.

The social and industrial fabric of Catalonia and Spain needs to absorb this advanced knowledge to reach levels of efficiency that make it possible to tackle challenges related to the current economic upheaval in a marine ecosystem subject to a high level of stress. Only if this is achieved will it be possible to mitigate natural and anthropogenic impacts on the coastal zone. Persistent organic pollutants and microplastics that have reached the most remote places in the global ocean and entered its food chain are just one example of the many challenges that need to be tackled.

The interuniversity doctoral programme in Marine Sciences covers six of the priority research areas established in Catalonia:

• Environment. The coastal zone and near-shore marine waters are one of the most biologically productive areas with one of the highest concentrations of population and socioeconomic value, particularly in the Mediterranean Basin.
• Sensitivity to climate and climate variation. The sea-land boundary plays an important balancing role in relation to marine and terrestrial climate drivers.
• Space. Now and in the coming years, most observations of environmental variables on the coastal strip and the sea will be made using remote images and data collected by instruments on planes, balloon probes and satellites. This focus is also in line with EU research priorities.

The marine sciences also include the following areas:

• Transport. Maritime transport is one of the most energy-efficient alternatives.
• Materials. Construction of new offshore structures requires a different type of analysis than that used for on-land construction.
• Non-renewable and renewable energies. The latter have gained a great deal of momentum in recent years in the marine context.

The interuniversity doctoral programme in Marine Sciences also maintains a close relationship, based on mutual interest, with the drivers of technological development in the broadest sense, particularly in relation to the design, construction, verification and use of new information and communication technologies (ICT); remotely-piloted and autonomous vehicles that can reach the depths of the ocean; and systems for taking measurements and carrying out in situ operations on the seabed and in the sub-seabed (including at great depths). The advanced application of ICT in the marine environment responds to the need to transmit information at a distance, both for observation and to quantify risks and various processes that occur in that environment. Examples include LIDAR systems installed on oceanographic buoys and early detection and alert systems for storms and other geophysical phenomena.

The areas of activity mentioned above are also a priority in the strategic development plans of the UB and the UPC. This emphasis is reflected in existing research facilities (e.g. the UPC’s wave flume and the UB’s pool of instruments for monitoring the deep marine environment) and others under development (e.g. the UB’s laboratory for non-destructive analysis of geological samples, designed specifically to facilitate the study of sediment cores extracted from the seabed).

There is abundant evidence of the capabilities of the UB and the UPC: the number of research projects awarded competitive funding in recent calls; numerous contracts with companies, consortia and public-sector bodies; the Government of Catalonia’s official recognition of consolidated research groups (including the UPC and UB groups that coordinate the programme, in effect continuously since 1994); and the exceptional facilities that doctoral students have access to for carrying out thesis-related research work, including EU facilities and facilities that have been recognised as “outstanding” by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness. These top-notch facilities include the UPC’s wave flume and the large oceanographic research vessels managed by various agencies and used mainly by the UB and the UPC. The creation of joint centres involving the CSIC, the UPC and the UB, and the two universities and the Government of Catalonia (all linked to this doctoral programme), is further evidence of the capabilities of the partner universities and their researchers, and of the synergies needed to provide doctoral students with specialised training in this field. The research, development and innovation strategy of the two institutions, and those of the public-sector bodies and companies that collaborate with them, benefits from the doctoral programme in Marine Sciences (which produces new specialists and transferable research results). Conversely, the doctoral programme benefits from a scientific, social and economic framework that facilitates the generation of new ideas and yields fruitful interactions for research and, sometimes, for its funding.

The results obtained over the more than 25 years that the joint doctoral programme in Marine Sciences has been offered—in terms of theses, papers and research projects, added value in training, and benefits to society—provide ample justification for the programme, which has also produced impressive results in terms of the ratio of theses to enrolled students, grants obtained, and the number of publications in journals with a very high impact factor. These strengths have been widely recognised. For example, a number of Latin American countries, including Brazil, Chile and Mexico, prioritise or grant exclusive status to this programme when awarding scholarships to their citizens to complete doctoral theses in the marine sciences in Spain. This preferential treatment also shows that the programme is very well regarded in the Spanish-speaking world.

Other Universities

University of Barcelona

General information

Access profile.

The doctoral programme in Marine Sciences is aimed at students with a strong background at the bachelor’s and master's level, in accordance with the provisions of Royal Decree 99/2011, in marine sciences or a related field.

It is therefore also aimed at students who have completed degrees in biology, geology, environmental sciences, physics, chemistry, mathematics, geography or related fields. It is also a programme conceived and designed by and for engineers, preferably those who have completed a degree in civil or naval engineering. The doctoral course is also open to graduates of industrial engineering, telecommunications and architecture programmes. Students who hold equivalent degrees from foreign universities are also welcomed.

Output profile

Doctoral candidates who complete a doctoral degree will have acquired the following competencies, which are needed to carry out quality research ( Royal Decree 99/2011, of 28 January, which regulates official doctoral studies ):

a) A systematic understanding of the field of study and a mastery of the research skills and methods related to the field. b) An ability to conceive, design or create, put into practice and adopt a substantial process of research or creation. c) An ability to contribute to pushing back the frontiers of knowledge through original research. d) A capacity for critical analysis and an ability to assess and summarise new and complex ideas. e) An ability to communicate with the academic and scientific community and with society in general as regards their fields of knowledge in the manner and languages that are typical of the international scientific community to which they belong. f) An ability to foster scientific, technological, social, artistic and cultural progress in academic and professional contexts within a knowledge-based society.

The award of a doctoral degree must equip the graduate for work in a variety of settings, especially those requiring creativity and innovation. Doctoral graduates must have at least acquired the personal skills needed to:

a) Develop in contexts in which there is little specific information. b) Find the key questions that must be answered to solve a complex problem. c) Design, create, develop and undertake original, innovative projects in their field. d) Work as part of a team and independently in an international or multidisciplinary context. e) Integrate knowledge, deal with complexity and make judgements with limited information. f) Offer criticism on and intellectually defend solutions.

Finally, with respect to competencies, doctoral students must: a) have acquired advanced knowledge at the frontier of their discipline and demonstrated, in the context of internationally recognised scientific research, a deep, detailed and well-grounded understanding of theoretical and practical issues and scientific methodology in one or more research fields; b) have made an original and significant contribution to scientific research in their field of expertise that has been recognised as such by the international scientific community; c) have demonstrated that they are capable of designing a research project that serves as a framework for carrying out a critical analysis and assessment of imprecise situations, in which they are able to apply their contributions, expertise and working method to synthesise new and complex ideas that yield a deeper knowledge of the research context in which they work; d) have developed sufficient autonomy to set up, manage and lead innovative research teams and projects and scientific collaborations (both national and international) within their subject area, in multidisciplinary contexts and, where appropriate, with a substantial element of knowledge transfer; e) have demonstrated that they are able to carry out their research activity in a socially responsible manner and with scientific integrity; f) have demonstrated, within their specific scientific context, that they are able to make cultural, social or technological advances and promote innovation in all areas within a knowledge-based society; g) have demonstrated that they are able to participate in scientific discussions at the international level in their field of expertise and disseminate the results of their research activity to audiences of all kinds.

Number of places

Duration of studies and dedication regime.

Duration The maximum period of study for full-time doctoral studies is four years, counted from the date of first enrolment in the relevant programme until the date on which the doctoral thesis is deposited. The academic committee of the doctoral programme may authorise a doctoral candidate to pursue doctoral studies on a part-time basis. In this case, the maximum period of study is seven years from the date of first enrolment in the programme until the date on which the doctoral thesis is deposited. To calculate these periods, the date of deposit is considered to be the date on which the thesis is made publicly available for review.

If a doctoral candidate has a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%, the maximum period of study is six years for full-time students and nine years for part-time students.

For full-time doctoral candidates, the minimum period of study is two years, counted from the date of an applicant's admission to the programme until the date on which the doctoral thesis is deposited; for part-time doctoral candidates it is four years.

When there are justified grounds for doing so, and the thesis supervisor and academic tutor have given their authorisation, doctoral candidates may request that the academic committee of their doctoral programme exempt them from the requirement to complete this minimum period of study.

Temporary disability leave and leave for the birth of a child, adoption or fostering for the purposes of adoption, temporary foster care, risk during pregnancy or infant feeding, gender violence and any other situation provided for in current regulations do not count towards these periods. Students who find themselves in any of these circumstances must notify the academic committee of the doctoral programme, which must inform the Doctoral School.

Doctoral candidates may request periods of temporary withdrawal from the programme for up to a total of two years. Requests must be justified and addressed to the academic committee responsible for the programme, which will decide whether or not to grant the candidate's request.

Extension of studies If a doctoral candidate has not applied to deposit their thesis before the expiry of the deadlines specified in the previous section, the academic committee of the doctoral programme may, at the request of the doctoral candidate, authorise an extension of this deadline of one year under the conditions specified for the doctoral programme in question.

Dismissal from the doctoral programme A doctoral candidate may be dismissed from a doctoral programme for the following reasons:

• The doctoral candidate submitting a justified application to withdraw from the programme.
• The doctoral candidate not having completed their annual enrolment or applied for a temporary interruption.
• The doctoral candidate not having formalised annual enrolment on the day after the end of the authorisation to temporarily interrupt or withdraw from the programme.
• The doctoral candidate receiving a negative reassessment after the deadline set by the academic committee of the doctoral programme to remedy the deficiencies that led to a previous negative assessment.
• The doctoral candidate having been the subject of disciplinary proceedings leading to their suspension or permanent exclusion from the UPC.
• A refusal to authorise the extensions applied for, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.3 of these regulations.
• The doctoral candidate not having submitted the research plan in the period established in Section 8.2 of these regulations.
• The maximum period of study for the doctoral degree having ended, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.4 of these regulations.

Dismissal from the programme means that the doctoral candidate cannot continue studying at the UPC and that their academic record will be closed. This notwithstanding, they may apply to the academic committee of the programme for readmission, and the committee must reevaluate the candidate in accordance with the criteria established in the regulations.

A doctoral candidate who has been dismissed due to having exceeded the time limit for completing doctoral studies or due to an unsatisfactory assessment may not be Academic Regulations for Doctoral Studies Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Page 17 of 33 admitted to the same doctoral programme until at least two years have elapsed from the date of dismissal, as provided for in sections 3.4 and 9.2 of these regulations.

Legal framework

• Royal Decree 99/2011, of 28 January, which regulates official doctoral studies (consolidated version)
• Academic regulations for doctoral studies (CG/2023/09/08)

Organization

• Sanchez-Arcilla Conejo, Agustin
• Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (PROMOTORA)
• (ENG)Laboratori d'Enginyeria Marítima

Agreements with other institutions

Convenio colaboración_UB_UPC Ciencias del Mar.pdf

Access, admission and registration

Access requirements.

As a rule, applicants must hold a Spanish bachelor's degree or equivalent and a Spanish master's degree or equivalent, provided they have completed a minimum of 300 ECTS credits on the two degrees ( Royal Decree 43/2015, of 2 February ).

Applicants who meet one or more of the following conditions are also eligible for admission:

a) Holders of official Spanish degrees or equivalent Spanish qualifications, provided they have passed 300 ECTS credits in total and they can prove they have reached Level 3 in the Spanish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education. b) Holders of degrees awarded in foreign education systems in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), which do not require homologation, who can prove that they have reached Level 7 in the European Qualifications Framework, provided the degree makes the holder eligible for admission to doctoral studies in the country in which it was awarded. c) Holders of degrees awarded in a country that does not belong to the EHEA, which do not require homologation, on the condition that the University is able to verify that the degree is of a level equivalent to that of official university master's degrees in Spain and that it makes the holder eligible for admission to doctoral studies in the country in which it was awarded. d) Holders of another doctoral degree. e) Holders of an official university qualification who, having been awarded a post as a trainee in the entrance examination for specialised medical training, have successfully completed at least two years of training leading to an official degree in a health sciences specialisation.

Note 1: Regulations for access to doctoral studies for individuals with degrees in bachelor's, engineering, or architecture under the system prior to the implementation of the EHEA (CG 47/02 2014).

Note 2: Agreement number 64/2014 of the Governing Council approving the procedure and criteria for assessing the academic requirements for admission to doctoral studies with non-homologated foreign degrees (CG 25/03 2014).

Admission criteria and merits assessment

The main admission criterion is training within the framework of an official Spanish bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and a master's degree (or equivalent), that prepares the student to undertake and benefit from the research training provided on the doctoral programme in Marine Sciences.

Therefore, the following points will be given particular consideration:

• Master’s level or equivalent qualifications held by applicants (and corresponding course plans) • Bachelor’s level or equivalent qualifications held by applicants (and corresponding course plans) • Other merits for which the applicant has provided documentary proof, such as periods of mobility spent at marine science research centres, publications and professional experience

The admission process involves the following steps:

I. Applicants’ entrance qualifications are assessed. Those who hold degrees that are fully compatible with the doctoral programme are automatically pre-admitted. This applies in the case of degrees in:

a) Marine sciences and oceanography b) Civil and naval engineering c) Biology, geology, chemistry, physics, environmental sciences and mathematics

For other studies, the Programme Committee reviews the curriculum for the degree completed by the applicant and submits a proposal to the university where they plan to enrol if accepted.

In all cases, the secretary for the doctoral programme in Marine Sciences will verify that the curriculum includes the subjects most closely related to the four basic branches of marine sciences. This verification process may point to the need for a student to complete bridging courses. Relevant details will be discussed in an interview with the student concerned.

II. For pre-admitted students, an order of priority will be established based on the following factors (weighting in parentheses):

a) Marks for previous studies (55%). b) Projects that introduce students to research (e.g. on master’s programmes), publications and contributions to conferences and scientific meetings mentioned on the applicant’s CV (30%). c) Grants, scholarships or financial aid received (10%). d) Other merits (5%).

Training complements

The academic committee for the programme may require that doctoral students pass specific bridging courses, which will be linked to research training credits. These credits will be compulsory for students who have completed a bachelor’s degree that carries 300 or more ECTS credits and qualifies them for admission to the doctoral programme but does not include credits of this type. In such cases, the committee will keep track of the bridging courses completed and establish appropriate criteria to limit their duration.

Bridging courses will provide research training. In no case may doctoral students be required to enrol for 60 or more ECTS credits. (The academic regulations for UPC doctoral courses state that bridging courses may also provide cross-disciplinary training, but it is anticipated that this point will be changed so that bridging courses are associated only with research training credits, particularly in the case of students admitted to a doctoral programme with a bachelor’s degree that carries 300 ECTS credits.)

Taking into account the doctoral student activity report, the academic committee may propose measures that complement those specified in the regulations and which result in doctoral students who do not meet the specified requirements being excluded from the programme.

For the doctoral programme in Marine Sciences, decisions concerning any bridging courses required will be based on the recommendations of tutors, with the approval of the interuniversity committee for the programme. Every effort will be made to ensure that students admitted from the interuniversity master's degree in Marine Science: Oceanography and Marine Management (a joint UB-UPC programme) or similar degrees are not required to take any bridging courses.

When a student's academic background leads their tutor to conclude that additional training is needed, the student concerned will be required to complete credits based on the joint master’s degree in Marine Science: Oceanography and Marine Management. As a general rule, tutors will select specialisation modules from the master’s programme that provide added value for the student’s training. For example, students admitted to the doctoral programme in Marine Sciences who have gaps in their knowledge of chemistry or engineering will be recommended to complete the corresponding training modules.

Enrolment period for new doctoral students

From around mid-September to mid-October of each academic year. February (extraordinary enrolment), mainly for students awaiting visas and/or grants

More information at the registration section for new doctoral students

Enrolment period

From around mid-September to mid-October of each academic year.

More information at the general registration section

Monitoring and evaluation of the doctoral student

Procedure for the preparation and defense of the research plan.

Doctoral candidates must submit a research plan, which will be included in their doctoral student activity report, before the end of the first year. The plan may be improved over the course of the doctoral degree. It must be endorsed by the tutor and the supervisor, and it must include the method that is to be followed and the aims of the research.

At least one of these annual assessments will include a public presentation and defence of the research plan and work done before a committee composed of three doctoral degree holders, which will be conducted in the manner determined by each academic committee. The examination committee awards a Pass or Fail mark. A Pass mark is a prerequisite for continuing on the doctoral programme. Doctoral candidates awarded a Fail mark must submit a new research plan for assessment by the academic committee of the doctoral programme within six months.

The committee assesses the research plan every year, in addition to all of the other activities in the doctoral student activity report. Doctoral candidates who are awarded two consecutive Fail marks for the research plan will be obliged to definitely withdraw from the programme.

If they change the subject of their thesis, they must submit a new research plan.

Formation activities

- Activity: Tutorial.

Hours: 432.

Type: compulsory.

- Activity: Courses.

Type: optional.

- Activity: Seminars.

- Activity: Workshops.

- Activity: Research stays.

Hours: 480.

- Activity: Training in information skills.

- Activity: Research methodology.

- Activity: Innovation and creativity.

- Activity: Language and communication skills.

- Activity: Assessment based on doctoral student activity report (DAD) and research plan.

Procedure for assignment of tutor and thesis director

The academic committee of the doctoral programme assigns a thesis supervisor to each doctoral candidate when they are admitted or enrol for the first time, taking account of the thesis supervision commitment referred to in the admission decision.

The thesis supervisor will ensure that training activities carried out by the doctoral candidate are coherent and suitable, and that the topic of the candidate’s doctoral thesis will have an impact and make a novel contribution to knowledge in the relevant field. The thesis supervisor will also guide the doctoral candidate in planning the thesis and, if necessary, tailoring it to any other projects or activities undertaken. The thesis supervisor will generally be a UPC professor or researcher who holds a doctoral degree and has documented research experience. This includes PhD-holding staff at associated schools (as determined by the Governing Council) and UPC-affiliated research institutes (in accordance with corresponding collaboration and affiliation agreements). When thesis supervisors are UPC staff members, they also act as the doctoral candidate’s tutor.

PhD holders who do not meet these criteria (as a result of their contractual relationship or the nature of the institution to which they are attached) must be approved by the UPC Doctoral School's Standing Committee in order to participate in a doctoral programme as researchers with documented research experience.

The academic committee of the doctoral programme may approve the appointment of a PhD-holding expert who is not a UPC staff member as a candidate’s thesis supervisor. In such cases, the prior authorisation of the UPC Doctoral School's Standing Committee is required. A UPC staff member who holds a doctoral degree and has documented research experience must also be proposed to act as a co-supervisor, or as the doctoral candidate’s tutor if one has not been assigned.

A thesis supervisor may step down from this role if there are justified reasons (recognised as valid by the committee) for doing so. If this occurs, the academic committee of the doctoral programme will assign the doctoral candidate a new thesis supervisor.

Provided there are justified reasons for doing so, and after hearing any relevant input from the doctoral candidate, the academic committee of the doctoral programme may assign a new thesis supervisor at any time during the period of doctoral study.

If there are academic reasons for doing so (an interdisciplinary topic, joint or international programmes, etc.) and the academic committee of the programme gives its approval, an additional thesis supervisor may be assigned. Supervisors and co-supervisors have the same responsibilities and academic recognition.

The maximum number of supervisors of a doctoral thesis is two: a supervisor and a co-supervisor.

For theses carried out under a cotutelle agreement or as part of an Industrial Doctorate, if necessary and if the agreement foresees it this maximum number of supervisors may not apply. This notwithstanding, the maximum number of supervisors belonging to the UPC is two.

More information at the PhD theses section

The maximum period of study for full-time doctoral studies is four years, counted from the date of first enrolment in the relevant programme until the date on which the doctoral thesis is deposited. The academic committee of the doctoral programme may authorise a doctoral candidate to pursue doctoral studies on a part-time basis. In this case, the maximum period of study is seven years from the date of first enrolment in the programme until the date on which the doctoral thesis is deposited. To calculate these periods, the date of deposit is considered to be the date on which the thesis is made publicly available for review.

If a doctoral candidate has not applied to deposit their thesis before the expiry of the deadlines specified in the previous section, the academic committee of the doctoral programme may, at the request of the doctoral candidate, authorise an extension of this deadline of one year under the conditions specified for the doctoral programme in question.

Learning resources

Resources are made available to the interuniversity doctoral programme in Marine Sciences by the two institutions involved (the UPC and the UB) and other collaborating institutions, including the CSIC centres in Catalonia that support the programme. Students therefore have access to:

• Research equipment for use in the field/at sea and in the laboratory, which constitutes one of the most powerful arrays of technical-scientific infrastructure in Spain for conducting marine science research.

Equipment available to doctoral students includes:

• Maritime Research and Experimentation Wave Flume (CIEM)

• Network of Oceanographic and Meteorological Instruments (XIOM)

• Pool of mooring instrumentation (UB)

• Laboratories of the Department of Agri-Food Engineering and Biotechnology (UPC)

• Laboratories of the Department of Ecology (Faculty of Biology, UB)

• Laboratories of the Department of Stratigraphy, Palaeontology and Marine Geosciences (Faculty of Geology, UB)

• Laboratories of the Blanes Centre for Advanced Studies (CSIC)

• Laboratories of the Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (CSIC)

• Laboratories of the Institute of Marine Sciences (CSIC)

• Laboratories of the Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia.

• Access to oceanographic vessels of the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO), the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), and the Geological and Mining Survey of Argentina (SEGEMAR), and to medium and small vessels of the Government of Catalonia, the UB, the UPC and private operators, as well as oceanographic and drilling vessels operated by other countries.

• CEAB oceanographic buoy.

• Numerical facilities, including various models developed by participating research groups and the libraries and machine resources of the institutions involved and programme partners. A particularly valuable resource that students have access to is the Barcelona Supercomputing Center and the recently upgraded MareNostrum supercomputer.

• Specific software for processing and visualisation of large volumes of data under licence (UB, UPC and collaborating institutions).

• Students also have access to the libraries of the two universities and partner organisations. Through the UB’s Learning and Research Resources Centre (CRAI) and the University Union Catalogue of Catalonia (CCUC), students have online access to all of the collections held by the University Libraries Consortium of Catalonia (CBUC), which include over nine million documents. In addition, for their specific work, students have access to documents held by the research groups involved in the doctoral programme, including reports, maps and other types of documents that fall under the rubric of “grey” literature, which is often needed to conduct research work in an efficient manner. All of these resources make it even easier for students to focus and develop their thesis.

Doctoral Theses

List of authorized thesis for defense.

Last update: 07/05/2024 04:45:23.

List of lodged theses

• ASTUDILLO GUTIERREZ, CARLOS SALVADOR: Posidonia oceanica: A Perspective From Coastal Protection Author: ASTUDILLO GUTIERREZ, CARLOS SALVADOR Thesis file: (contact the Doctoral School to confirm you have a valid doctoral degree and to get the link to the thesis) Programme: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN MARINE SCIENCES Department: (DECA) Mode: Article-based thesis Deposit date: 23/04/2024 Deposit END date: 07/05/2024 Thesis director: GRACIA GARCIA, VICENTE | CACERES RABIONET, IVAN Committee:      PRESIDENT: COLOMER FELIU, JORDI      SECRETARI: GIRONELLA I COBOS, FRANCESC XAVIER      VOCAL: FERNÁNDEZ MORA, MARIA DE LOS ANGELES Thesis abstract: Over the decades, the global coastlines have been a key indicator of the development of actual societies. However, the cost of this growth has resulted in the depredation of natural environments. The increased frequency of storms, rising temperatures or rising sea levels are clear symptoms that the environment is responding to the increased pressure that the coasts have been subjected to. In recent years, the degradation of coastal habitats has accelerated, indicating that traditional engineering solutions alone will not be able to solve the problem in the long term. IThis approach enables nature to be reintroduced as a potential element capable of confronting and counteracting the adverse changes that the coastal landscape is undergoing. In order to achieve this goal, it is essential to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the natural elements that comprise the coastline, with a particular focus on identifying strategies that enhance environmental stability. This study aims to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows on the coastline, both in their submerged and emerged states.A novel experiment was conducted in the experimental flume CIEM of the LIM/UPC Barcelona. The objective was to evaluate the protective effect of submerged meadows against irregular erosive waves on a sandy beach with a 1:15 slope. A real meadow model was used with plastic substitutes carefully selected to accurately reflect the dimensions, movements and habitats of a real Posidonia oceanica plant. The submergence ratio and density of the meadow were kept constant. The work has focused on measuring the attenuation of wave height, changes in velocity, involvement in sediment transport and shore erosion. The results showed a persistent decrease in wave height from the area behind the meadow to the breaker zone, which was directly correlated with meadow length and wave energy. Consequently, there was less shoreline erosion as a function of wave height attenuation in cases where meadow was present, and even less when the meadow was longer. Behind the longer meadow, there was a notable change in velocity, resulting in an imbalance of peak velocities. This included a decrease in negative peak velocities and an increase in positive peak velocities. This resulted in an increase in the skewness value of the velocity in this area. The orbital velocities exhibited a decrease only for the long meadow case, which contributed to a decrease in sediment transport volume and the formation of a breaker bar closer to the coast.The emerged part of the meadows was evaluated through field work, analysing the accumulations on the shoreline. Several routes were taken along the southern Catalan coast in order to identify the most frequent accumulation sectors associated with the position of the submerged meadow. Areas with seagrass meadows were identified at depths greater than 5 m, and it was found that these areas exhibited a low frequency of occurrence of banquette events. Information on the management of the accumulations was obtained through interviews with the relevant personnel in each coastal municipality. The aim was to ascertain the manner in which the banquette is dealt with during periods of high tourism demand. Furthermore, this work presents a characterisation of parameters such as penetration resistance and permeability of the accumulations. Additionally, a methodology based on thermal oxidation has been presented to accurately quantify the amount of sediment that can accumulate in the banquettes. The results indicate that the banquettes situated in close proximity to the shoreline accumulated less sediment than those positioned at a greater distance from the coast.
• MASDEU NAVARRO, MARTA: Distribution and cycling of volatile organic compounds in a tropical coral reef and the adjacent ocean. Author: MASDEU NAVARRO, MARTA Thesis file: (contact the Doctoral School to confirm you have a valid doctoral degree and to get the link to the thesis) Programme: DOCTORAL DEGREE IN MARINE SCIENCES Department: (DECA) Mode: Article-based thesis Deposit date: 24/04/2024 Deposit END date: 08/05/2024 Thesis director: SIMÓ MARTORELL, RAFAEL Committee:      PRESIDENT: RIBES LLORDES, MARTA      SECRETARI: LINARES PRAT, CRISTINA Thesis abstract: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) participate in ecologycal interactions and climate. In recent years it has been shown that coral reefs are producers of VOCs, but the entire collection of volatiles and the formation processes of many of these compounds within the reef remain to be described, as well as whether these processes are essentially biological (pelagic and benthic) or abiotic (driven by solar radiation and water temperature). To this aim, in this thesis we have studied the VOCs in the internal and external waters of the Mo'orea coral reef, in French Polynesia. This is a well-preserved reef, which is characterized by a virtual unidirectional flow of water and with strong currents, so that it allows to study the connection between the incoming waters, from the open ocean, and the inland waters, influenced by the components and processes of the reef.We have described the spatial and temporal variability of a series of VOCs with climate interest (COS, CS2, isoprene, iodometans (CH3I and CH2ClI), bromometans (CHBr3 and CH2BR2) and DMS), and non-volatile related compounds, such as dimethillefoniopropidated (DMSP), acrylate and dimethylphoxide (DMSO), within lagoon waters and nearby ocean waters. We also made comparisons with concurrent measurements of sea surface temperature, solar radiation, biogeochemical variables (nutrients, organic matter) and the taxonomic abundances and affiliations of the microbial microbial plankton in order to explain the interconnections between DMSP-derived compounds(DMSPC), VOCs and their environment through day/night cycles.The concentration of all the studied VOCs increased when water crossed the reef crest, with the bromomethans being the compounds that showed a greater increase. Incubation experiments with inner-reef waters around midday indicated that (a) photochemical reactions were the main source of COS and the main sink of DMS;(b) microbial plankton was the main source of DMS, isoprene and CH3I, and a major sink of COS;(c) algae were the main source of the polyhalomethanes CH2ClI, CHBr3 and CH2Br2; (d) carbonate sediments were a major source of CS2 and CH2ClI, DMS and isoprene, and the main COS loss. The dominant coral holobiont (Pocillopora sp.) was a source of only DMS and COS. Another studied coral (Acropora pulchra) was an important source of DMSPC, whose concentration near the polyps was parallel to the intensity of sunlight, with large increases during the day and decreases at night. This variation was probably generated by (i) the role of DMSPC as antioxidants for endosymbiotic Symbiodinoceae and for the coral itself, and (ii) the expulsion of endosymbionts under very high solar radiation intensities, as suggested by the molecular description of the microbial community. The identification and quantification of functional genes by metagenomics indicated that the bacteria near the A. pulchra colony were well prepared for the use and transformation of the DMSPC released by coral holobiont. Furthermore, the detailed study of the short-distance gradients of VOCs concentrations between the branches of A. pulchra illustrated the hydrographic complexity that occurs within a branched coral colony.In the deep, transparent and oligotrophic waters os the adjacent open ocean, VOCs were basically originated in planktonic activity but mainly regulated by light, with great importance of photochemical reactions that produced some compounds and destroyed others.In general, for a month, the reef was a net producer and net emitter of VOCs, compared to the open ocean. Using the most enriched VOCs in the reef, as well as nitrate and terrigenous dissolved organic matter, as tracers of reef waters that leave through the outflow channel, we estimated that 35% of the water that enters the reef across the crest is recirculated water of the same reef. This thesis advances our understanding about the production and cycling of VOCs in a tropical coral reef and its relationship with solar radiation.

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Committee:      PRESIDENT: CASTELLANOS OSSA, PAOLA      SECRETARI: SOLÉ OLLÉ, JORDI      VOCAL: DE ANDRES, EVA Thesis abstract: It was not until 1982 that Goosta Walin proposed a formal framework to connect heat input from the sun to the large-scale thermal circulation of the ocean through quantifying a sur- face ¿drift¿ of water from high to low temperatures. That seminal work laid the foundations of a new field of oceanography dedicated to inferring oceanic circulation patterns through dynamics at the air-sea interface and the surface-ocean state. Ocean circulation is initiated and controlled not only by temperature but also salinity; together acting to set the density or thermohaline circulation of the ocean. Furthermore, The action of winds on the ocean surface induce thermal changes in the sea surface state, and it is these changes in sea surface state that are captured by the framework. Along those lines, later work has attempted to build a buoyancy-based framework to infer large-scale circulation resulting from surface buoyancy dynamics. To do this, a knowledge of both heat flux (HF) (composed of latent, sensible, shortwave and longwave components) and freshwater flux (FWF) (the difference between evaporation and precipitation) are needed. Bulk formulas are normally employed to quantify these fluxes; however, atmospheric parameters needed for their use are often dicult to retrieve. Therefore, a further update to the framework was made: rather than thermodynamically, this new framework is based on kinematics and was derived using the conservation equation for ocean physics. Water masses are large volumes of water with common characteristic formation histories as well as tracer properties; such as temperature, salinity and density. The ocean can be subdivided into many water types; each with their own characteristic properties. These water types interact with each other and are inevitably subducted into the quasi-conservative regime of the interior-ocean. This connects the aforementioned frameworks to climate dy- namics as these water masses are often crucial areas for sequestering and, therefore, slowing down the effect of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions on climate extremes. This thesis represents the amalgamation of three works; firstly, the feasibility of satellites to provide thermodynamic water mass estimates is provided along with an analysis of the propagation of errors from satellite-retrievals of Sea Surface Temperature (SST) and Sea Surface Salinity (SSS) to uncertainties in estimates on the location of water mass subduc- tion/formation; the second paper is a modification of the kinematic framework in the presence of the Mixed Layer Depth (MLD) and in doing so connects surface and mixed layer (ML) kinematics and air-sea interactions to ventilation below the ML via water mass formation; the third work represents a preliminary draft of the application of the kinematic framework (from the second paper) to assess seasonality in Atlantic dense-water formation over 10 years. We found that the kinematic approach applied to satellite datasets combined with in-situ derived estimates for Mixed Layer Depth (MLD) resulted in a greater resolution of mesoscale activity than the same satellite datasets used in the thermodynamic approach; with satellite derived HF and FWF. On the other hand, the assumption of a homogeneous ML had the consequence of neglecting the depth-penetrative effect of shortwave solar radiation which could adversely impact quantitative estimates of watermass formation. We show that within the kinematic framework, satellite sea surface data can reveal the interaction between air-sea fluxes, mesoscale dynamics and water mass formation on large- scale ocean circulation and thus, reveal crucial climate dynamics in a routine and relatively computationally efficient way.

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Research projects, teaching staff and research groups, research groups.

UPC groups:

• LIM/UPC-Maritime Engineering Laboratory

External groups:

• Institute of Marine Sciences – Barcelona (ICM-CSIC)
• Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC)
• Oceans Catalonia International S.L.
• Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC)
• Blanes Centre for Advanced Studies (CEAB-CSIC)
• International Centre for Coastal Resources Research
• Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO)
• Benthic Ecology and Biology Research Group (Bentonic)
• Research and Development Centre (CID)
• Research Group on Marine Geosciences (Geociema)

Research areas:

• Physical and chemical oceanography
• Marine geosciences
• Marine biology
• Marine ecology
• Maritime engineering
• Coastal and marine area management

Doctoral Programme teachers

• Andre Sanchez, Michel
• Ball, Simeon Michael
• Caceres Rabionet, Ivan
• Calvete Manrique, Daniel
• del Rio Fernandez, Joaquin
• Espino Infantes, Manolo
• Garcia Serrano, Joan
• Gironella i Cobos, Xavi
• Gonzalez Marco, Daniel
• Gracia Garcia, Vicente
• Grifoll Colls, Manuel
• Jimenez Quintana, Jose Antonio
• Mestres Ridge, Marc
• Perarnau Llobet, Guillem
• Sierra Pedrico, Juan Pablo
• Valdemoro Garcia, Herminia
• Vena Cros, Lluís

The Validation, Monitoring, Modification and Accreditation Framework (VSMA Framework) for official degrees ties the quality assurance processes (validation, monitoring, modification and accreditation) carried out over the lifetime of a course to two objectives—the goal of establishing coherent links between these processes, and that of achieving greater efficiency in their management—all with the overarching aim of improving programmes.

• Verification Memory (Doctoral Programme) - 2013
• Verification Resolution (MECD)
• Agreement of the Council of Ministers (BOE)
• Monitoring report (Doctoral Programme) - 2018
• University monitoring report (Doctoral School) - 2018

Accreditation

• Official Degree Accreditation Evaluation Report (AQU) - 2022

PhD positions under Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie

MEDiverSEAty is a Doctoral Network investigating human dimensions of Mediterranean Marine Biodiversity. The efforts made to conserve Mediterranean biodiversity are still facing the need to ensure a comparable implementation of the existing measures. This path could be pursued by integrating the human dimension into the integrated study of biodiversity and the related strategies for conservation, as suggested by MEDiverSEAty. Experts in marine sciences do not neglect the relevance (scientific and social) of these dimensions. Currently, marine citizen sciences, maritime spatial planning, marine heritage, and economic values of marine biodiversity are emphasised. MEDiverSEAty aims to move the international debate forward by transferring this multidimensional vision into actions, policies, and strategies. 

The lack (or oversimplification), both in political and scientific debate, of “diversity” (among cultures, roles, societies, attitudes, identities) as a key driver acting on the relationship among European citizens and marine biodiversity. MEDiverSEAty aims at filling these gaps, through the implementation of a Doctoral Network Training and Research Program involving six European countries (Italy, Malta, France, Spain, Montenegro and Greece) working on two key-pillars of contemporary marine sciences, policies and education within Ocean Literacy and Marine Biodiversity Conservation.

MEDiverSEAty offers Eight Phd positions covering a set of overarching topics:

1. Managing the protection of marine biodiversity through ecosystems services approaches: implication on marine and coastal tourism. A gender perspective . Doctoral Program in Marine Sciences and Technologies and Managements at University of Milano-Bicocca (Italy).

2. Ocean-Archive.org: A Digital Organism for a Living Ocean . Doctoral Program in Anthropology at University of Milano-Bicocca. The candidate will be based at the Fundation TBA21 in Venice (Italy).

3. Marine and terrestrial protected areas to foster climate change adaptation: a sustainable livelihoods approach . Doctoral programme in Islands and Small States Studies, University of Malta.

4. Economics and citizen science: Insights for ecosystem restoration in marine and terrestrial protected areas . Doctoral programme in Islands and Small States Studies, University of Malta.

5. Using artificial reef to preserve biodiversity: potential implications on Marine Literacy and Education . Doctoral program International PhD Studies in Sustainable Development, University of Montenegro.

6. Socio-economic impacts of sea-surface microplastic concentrations along the coastal shelf of Montenegro. Doctoral program International PhD Studies in Sustainable Development, University of Montenegro.

7. Understanding the different dimensions of human-nature connectedness for conservation and restoration management in the Mediterranean . Doctoral programme of Marine Ecology at University of Balearic Islands (Spain).

8. Integrated Coastal Zone Management: mitigation of conflict in the era of global change and the role of local knowledge . Doctoral Programme of the Department of Marine Sciences, Aegean University (Greece).

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