The NDC offers funded PhD opportunities for high calibre students across a range of disciplines, including, engineering, environmental sciences, marine biology, computing sciences, economics, and law. PhD students benefit from being part of a multidisciplinary research team supporting the energy sector to deliver sustainable net zero decommissioning and the energy transition.

The NDC is home to a cutting-edge marine simulator – a walk-in 9m diameter, 300-degree visual immersive environment with 4 control stations providing real-time and real-physics simulations. Other advanced facilities at the centre include a high-power laser, indoor water immersion tank, hyperbaric testing and several large capacity environmental chambers.

To find out more about our awarded PhD research projects, please visit our PhD Projects.

 

Current PhD Opportunities

4 Joint Industry Funded PhDs in Engineering and Marine Biology

The NDC, in collaboration with industry, is offering four fully funded PhD studentships focused on advancing knowledge and understanding of aspects of subsea infrastructure decommissioning.

Available Projects:

For full project details and application information, visit the Find A PhD listings here – FindAPhD : Joint Industry Funded PhDs in Engineering and Marine Biology at University of Aberdeen

Application deadline: 30 June 2026.

 

3 Fully Funded PhD Studentships in Engineering and Natural and Computing Sciences

Available Projects:

Application deadline: 9 July 2026.