Bournemouth University PhD Studentship in Movement Ecology and Conservation of Threatened Sea Lamprey and European Eel Populations in Reconnected Rivers

This is a fully funded PhD studentship at Bournemouth University focusing on movement ecology and conservation of threatened sea lamprey and European eel populations in reconnected rivers. The project investigates migration, habitat use, and responses to river reconnection to inform conservation management and river restoration efforts. It offers training in field surveys, tagging and telemetry, data analysis, and scientific communication, with opportunities to present findings at conferences and publish in journals.

Full tuition fee waiver, annual maintenance stipend, fieldwork funding, conference attendance support, research training opportunities, access to university facilities and supervision.

Applicants should demonstrate exceptional academic potential and a strong commitment to research in ecology, conservation biology and related fields.

Apply through the official Bournemouth University PhD studentship application portal via the provided BU links.