PhD Studentship: Quantification of Fossil Fuel Emissions
Develop near real-time atmospheric tracking methods to quantify anthropogenic fossil fuel carbon dioxide emissions.
Best for:Best for candidates with a strong background in environmental science, physics, or mathematics, and an interest in atmospheric measurements and climate modeling.
Overview
The University of East Anglia's School of Environmental Sciences is offering a fully funded PhD studentship focused on atmospheric science and carbon cycle research. The project aims to establish near real-time top-down quantification of fossil fuel carbon dioxide emissions by combining high-precision atmospheric measurements of carbon dioxide, oxygen, and trace gases like radon. The successful candidate will work closely with academic supervisors, spend time at the UK National Physical Laboratory, and collaborate with international researchers. The ideal applicant will possess strong numerical skills and an interest in climate change dynamics.
What you'll do
- Disentangle atmospheric signals into anthropogenic and natural processes to quantify fossil fuel carbon dioxide emissions.
- Investigate oxygen and carbon dioxide fossil fuel emission ratios for the United Kingdom.
- Contribute to the development of near real-time top-down emissions reporting frameworks.
- Re-evaluate land and ocean carbon sink partitioning and investigate global carbon budget imbalances.
- Participate in research placements at the UK National Physical Laboratory and optional international visits.
Requirements
Degree required: BSc or equivalent in a relevant scientific or numerical discipline
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; standard institutional proficiency applies
Instruction: English
- Strong numerical and quantitative analysis skills
- Interest in the global carbon cycle and climate change
- Aptitude for programming languages such as R or Python
- Self-motivation and the ability to work as part of a collaborative research team
- Open to applicants meeting UKRI eligibility criteria for home or international students
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-16
Applicants must submit their application through the university portal and complete the required ARIES Equality and Diversity Form for each project applied to.
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