Comments on: Solving a biomechanical mystery: how jellyfish swim and feed

By: Sean Colin

Sean Colin — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 16:49:05 +0000

In reply to Simon yeadon. Unfortunately I do not know of any companies. Though in that field it would be helpful to earn a Master's degree. Not sure how it is in the UK but in the US students can earn a stipend to get their Masters in the marine sciences by working on their professor's grant. So grad school in the sciences can be thought of as a first job where you earn a small salary but get a degree after a couple of years.

By: Simon yeadon

Simon yeadon — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 18:44:59 +0000

In reply to Sean Colin. That sounds just like the industry he would love to get into I don't suppose you are aware of any companies that he can approach that may be hiring at the moment. Many thanks again for your time

By: Sean Colin

Sean Colin — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 14:27:46 +0000

Having studied biomechanical engineering is a great background for pursuing a career in the marine sciences and working on understanding how marine animals move and swim. There is a huge engineering field that is trying to design new and better underwater vehicles that mimic how animals swim (bioinspired vehicles/robots). This means that there are a lot of opportunities for masters and PhD students to study the mechanics of swimming. Hope this helps, good luck!

By: Simon Yeadon

Simon Yeadon — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 19:51:47 +0000

Hi my son has just graduated from imperial college in biomechanical engineering and has always wanted to do something with his first lovee which is the marine environment. Do you have any ideas for him for a career