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Marine Environmental Science

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  • University/Institute Name Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST)
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration3 years
  • Position Funding Type PhD Research Funding
  • Application deadlineDec 2025
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Position Details (PhD Program)

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s Marine Environmental Science follows a strong research-intensive tradition on the North American model.

A candidate for a Marine Environmental Science doctoral program from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is expected to demonstrate mastery of knowledge in the chosen discipline and to synthesize and create new knowledge, making an original and substantial contribution to the discipline.

SML-Zhuhai and HKUST Joint PhD Training Program in Marine Environmental Science

In particular, the collaborative effort provides students with opportunities to benefit from the research excellence shared between HKUST and Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai) (SML-Zhuhai), as well as to cultivate outstanding science and technology talents to build a sustainable economy in China.

GML-HKUST Joint PhD Training Program in Marine Environmental Science

In particular, the collaborative effort provides students with opportunities to benefit from the research excellence shared between HKUST and Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou) , as well as to cultivate outstanding science and technology talents to build a sustainable economy in China.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the PhD program, graduates will be able to:

  • Understand the literatures and research methods/techniques applicable to ocean science;
  • Evaluate current research in one or more subdisciplines of ocean science relevant to a selected research specialty;
  • Demonstrate mastery of laboratory, theoretical, and/or computational skills necessary to contribute to knowledge in a subdiscipline of ocean science;
  • Propose, plan and conduct a scientifically robust research project related to oceanic systems; and apply appropriate methods for analysing and interpreting experimental/observational/modelling data;
  • Communicate scientific ideas and results clearly and effectively with peers (both in writing and verbally); and
  • Understand complex issues in ethical scientific conduct.

    • Course structure:

    • Oceanography
    • Biological Oceanography
    • Physical Oceanography
    • Chemical Oceanography
    • Ecotoxicology
    • Marine Genomics
    • and more…

    Please visit the program website for further details.

    Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

    Position Start Date

    Feb 2026