🌊 PhD Opportunity in Marine Science – University of Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿 🔬 PhD Project: Improving Video Methods for Monitoring Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) 📍 Institution: Institute of Marine Science, University of Auckland 📍 Location: UoA’s Leigh Marine Laboratory 📍 Supervisors: Drs Nick Shears, Darren Parsons, Craig Radford, and Richard Taylor 📍 Application Deadline: 24th February 2025 🔍 Research Focus: This PhD aims to develop cost-effective and accurate video survey methods for monitoring marine life in MPAs. The project includes: ✅ Comparing video survey methods (stealth cameras, sBRUV systems) ✅ Developing AI-based video analysis for automated species identification ✅ Studying the recovery of snapper and reef fish in newly established MPAs 🎓 Scholarship & Benefits: 💰 Three-year scholarship with a $38,000 stipend (tax-free) + full tuition fees 🌍 Open to international students 🛥️ Hands-on research at Leigh Marine Laboratory (small boat operations, scientific diving experience preferred) 📩 How to Apply? Send a half-page application, CV, and academic transcript to: 📧 [email protected] by 14th February 2025 سفارش خدمات از طریق سایت: 🌐 AzarApply.ir 🆔 @AzarApply