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PhD in Palaeontology

University of Leeds

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Leeds, Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    09-FEB-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our expertise covers fieldwork, geochemical and palaeontological laboratory work, and computer modelling of palaeoclimate, ice sheets and biogeochemical cycles to understand ancient organisms, climates and environments, and how these relate to the modern-day. Our work extends across the full span of Earth History from the Precambrian to the Quaternary.Full descriptionWe have the capacity to supervise a wide range of PhD projects involving a range of palaeontological studies and palaeo-environmental reconstruction throughout Earth’s history.Candidates will benefit from our excellent facilities, our collegiate and supportive research culture and our wide collaborative network.Areas of particular expertise include:evolution of ocean and atmosphere chemistrycarbonate based element and stable isotope environmental proxies metal and radionuclide mobility and bioavailabilitygeochemical box modellingthe cycles of phosphorus, iron, sulfur and carbon in modern and ancient environmentssedimentary geochemistrymineral interfaces and interfacial processes mass extinctionsproxies for ocean oxygenationchemosynthetic communitiesorganic geochemistry

Application deadline

06/10/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 31,000per year

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University information

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

  • University League Table

    21st

  • Campus address

    University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, England

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A global community with staff and students from over 130 countries, providing opportunities to meet and work with people from around the world.
The University of Leeds continually invests in its campus, from new labs and lecture theatres to one of the most impressive libraries in the UK.
The University of Leeds has been welcoming international students for over 100 years, so you can be sure of experienced help throughout your time at Leeds.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geology

    9th out of 27 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    151 68%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    8th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    20th

    4

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