General Notices

The Department of Life Sciences is pleased to announce an MPhil research opportunity under the project “Sea Turtles in Trinidad and Tobago: Sentinels of Anthropogenic Stressors in the Marine Environment.” In partnership with Atlantic Technological University (Ireland), the project will explore sea turtles as indicators of pollution and climate change in our marine ecosystem.

Start Date: September 2025

Application Deadline: 12th August 2025

This opportunity includes:

- Field and lab work in Trinidad and Tobago

- Study visit to Atlantic Technological University (Sept–Dec 2025) to complete six postgraduate modules under the Our Shared Ocean Master’s Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements:

- First Class Honours in Biology or Environmental Science

- Strong science communication skills

- Willingness to do field and lab work

- Valid passport and ability to register full-time

Applicants from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are especially encouraged.

To apply, submit:

- Personal Statement

- Curriculum Vitae

- University Transcript

- Names and contact info for two referees

Send to: STA-FST-LifeSciences-HOD@uwi.edu and LaDaana.Kanhai@uwi.edu

For more information: Call 662-2002 ext. 83094 or email LaDaana.Kanhai@uwi.edu