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DVCR WAMSI Mardie Research Scholarship
This PhD project will investigate the environmental drivers that influence
productivity and ecosystem function of cyanobacterial mats in intertidal
systems. It is funded by the Western Australian Marine Sciences Institution
and the outcomes will provide guidance for future coastal developments. The
successful PhD candidate will work in a collaborative team from ECU, Murdoch
University, University of Western Australia and University of Queensland. The
research will be conducted in remote field locations and in mesocosm
facilities. The position is based at ECU, Joondalup in the productive Centre
for Marine Ecosystems Research. This PhD scholarship includes a stipend of
$33,000 per annum for the awardee.
Important dates
Opens: 8-05-2023 Closes: 2-06-2023
Applies to
Domestic International Postgraduate Research
At a glance
Mangroves, cyanobacterial mat and salt marshes in inter-tidal coastal
habitats provide significant ecological functions, including primary
production, nutrient cycling, carbon storage as well as foraging, breeding
and/or nursery areas for a range of invertebrates, fish and birds.In arid
environments they grow under extreme and fluctuating salinity, temperature
and moisture conditions.
This PhD project will investigate the environmental drivers that influence
productivity and ecosystem function of cyanobacterial mats. It is funded
by the Western Australian Marine Sciences Institution and the outcomes
will provide guidance for future coastal developments.
The successful PhD candidate will work in a collaborative team from ECU,
Murdoch University, University of Western Australia and University of
Queensland. The research will be conducted in remote field locations and
in mesocosm facilities. The position is based at ECU, Joondalup in the
productive Centre for Marine Ecosystems Research.
Eligibility guidelines
Must meet the entry requirements for a PhD at ECU
For a detailed list of entry requirements please visit
https: // www. ecu.edu.au/degrees/courses/doctor-of-philosophy
Selection criteria
Understanding of coastal marine ecology and drivers of productivity in
plant or microalgal communities
Experience with measuring primary productivity and environmental
conditions, or nutrient pools and flows, in coastal environments
Ability to work in remote, arid and harsh environments
Drivers license and experience with 4WDing
How to apply
Please send your CV and a brief letter addressing the selection criteria
to A/Prof Kathryn McMahon ([email protected])
For more information
Contact A/Prof Kathryn McMahon or Prof Glenn Hyndes for more details.
[email protected]
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