Postgraduate Research: PhD Projects

I am offering these PhD projects (as the primary or supporting supervisor) for Autumn 2021 entry:

Edinburgh E4 DTP (led by U. Edinburgh): 

• What is the contribution of tropical African wetlands to the atmospheric growth of methane? [CASE award with Met Office]
• Which factors control the global distribution of tropospheric ozone?

Edinburgh-Leeds SENSE CDT:

• Using models and data to understand observed changes in tropospheric ozone (led by U. Edinburgh)
• Improving estimates of Indonesian peatland fire emissions and their subsequent environmental impacts (led by U. Leeds)

ARIES DTP: 

Measurement and modelling of atmospheric greenhouse gases: tools for investigating the Atlantic Ocean carbon sink (led by University of East Anglia)

In general, mathematically able applicants are particularly encouraged to apply. 

More information about the postgraduate programme in the School of GeoSciences at the University of Edinburgh can be found on School web site. 

Postdoctoral Research

In general, opportunities may exist. Inquire by email, attaching your CV and a brief statement of research interests, to Paul Palmer (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Undergraduate Research

I supervise UG projects in GeoSciences and Physics & Astronomy. I generally favour mathematically-able students. Also happy to supervise summer projects.