Curtin-funded PhD scholarship in natural sciences , Australia (2015)

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Curtin-funded PhD scholarship in Chemical Ecology: This Curtin funded PhD scholarship is offered as part of an ARC Linkage Project “Subterranean invertebrate communities of arid zone Western Australia: diversity, assessment, and food web structure” administered by the University of Adelaide.

The Curtin component of the project focuses on the chemical ecology of the communities, and in particular developing a greater understanding of the food webs via compound specific nitrogen isotope analysis of amino acids. Although this is a chemical ecology project, specialist training will be given and so applications are welcome from candidates with backgrounds in chemistry, biology, geology, environmental science, or other relevant natural science discipline. The successful candidate will be based at Curtin’s main campus in Perth, but will work closely with team members from the University of Adelaide, The Western Australian and South Australian Museums and other project partners.

Course type: Postgraduate Research

Eligibility / Nationality

  • Permanent Humanitarian Visa
  • International students
  • New Zealand Citizen
  • Australian Permanent Resident
  • Australian Citizen

Value: The successful candidate shall receive a stipend of $25,849 (2015 rate) per annum tax-free which will be indexed for the duration of the award.  The award shall be for three years for the Doctoral study with possible maximum extension of up to six months.

If the successful candidate is an international student, the scholarship will also cover the tuition fees for the duration of the award.

Eligibility criteria

  • Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree with Honours, Masters or equivalent degrees in a natural or physical sciences subject;

How to apply

Application process

For expression of Interest, please contact Dr Alison Blyth with the following information:

  • Current CV;
  • Cover letter outlining research interest and experience;

*Shortlisted applicants shall be asked to provide further information and documentation. An interview may be requested.

** Successful applicant will be asked to apply for admissions via Curtin online e-application: http://www.curtin.edu.au/research/conduct-research/apply/index.cfm

*** Offer of scholarship is subject to student meeting admission requirement at Curtin University.

Further information

Dr Alison Blyth
Department of Applied Geology
Tel: 08 9266 2986
Email: Alison.Blyth.curtin.edu.au

Further link: https://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/scholarships/scholarship.cfm?id=2206