MSc by Research in Palaeoecosystems

The Palaeoecosystems group is currently expanding. We are recruiting individuals with an interest in pursuing an undergraduate internships or summer projects; Masters by Research; or PhDs. We are also looking to attract postdoctoral fellows whose research interests complement those of the group.

Masters by Research

We welcome applications from undergraduate students looking to undertake MSc by Research training. The list of projects in Palaeoecosystems is below.

New Research Projects

• Finding a home for a Carboniferous oddity.
  (Dr Martin Smith)
• An improved Bayesian framework for global stratigraphy correlation.
  (Dr Martin Smith)
• All the better to see you with controls on visual acuity in Cambrian communities.
  (Dr Martin Smith)
• How does morphology evolve?
  (Dr Martin Smith)
• Reliability of phylogenetic results.
  (Dr Martin Smith)

Entry: via application form here and following successful interview. For subject specific enquiries please contact martin.smith@durham.ac.uk, and for general postgraduate enquiries contact: earthsci.pgadmissons@durham.ac.uk.

Duration: 12 months [or 24 months part-time].

Entry requirements: 2.1 Bachelor's degree or above (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

Assessment: research dissertation.