The University of Bath is offering a funded PhD studentship exploring how marine acoustics and artificial intelligence can help monitor human activities in the rapidly changing Arctic Ocean.

As sea ice declines, shipping, offshore construction and resource extraction are increasing across Arctic waters, bringing new pressures on marine ecosystems. This project will use more than a decade of acoustic measurements and AI tools to identify human-generated underwater sounds and assess their impacts on biodiversity and Arctic environments.

Supervised by Dr Philippe Blondel, a partner in the HIAOOS project, the research will support improved monitoring, environmental management and sustainable Arctic governance.

The studentship is expected to run for 3.5 years and includes tuition fees, stipend and training support. Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Learn more and apply via the University of Bath website: here.

Picture Credit: David Gross / Ocean Image Bank