Postgraduate Research Opportunities
Macroalgal Research & Development
PhD and Honours students are sought to participate in the project
"Development of a sustainable South Australian macroalgal aquaculture
industry", recently funded by the South Australian Premier's Sciences
and Research Fund.
The project is a research collaboration led by the South Australian
Research and Development Institute, with the University of Adelaide,
Flinders University of South Australia and Science to Manage
Uncertainty and has the following clients; Abalone Investments Ltd,
Adam and Amos Abalone Foods Pty Ltd, Penrice Soda Products Pty Ltd,
PIRSA Aquaculture and Fisheries, Marinova Pty Ltd and Coorong
Aquaculture Pty Ltd.
The project initiates a strategy to establish South Australia as a
lead state for macroalgal aquaculture production and associated
research and development, with significant value adding opportunities
likely to follow.
Three primary fields of research are on offer:
- The use of macroalgae as feed for abalone.
Experience or an interest in aquatic animal nutrition is desirable.
Key contacts: Assoc. Prof. Jian Qin, Flinders University (Ph. 08 -
8201 3045) and Dr David Stone, SARDI (Ph. 08 - 8207 5350).
- The physiological optima of select macroalgae.
Experience in macroalgal ecology, physiology and culture is
desirable. Key contacts: Dr Fred Gurgel, University of Adelaide (Ph.
08 - 8222 9291) and Dr Sasi Nayar, SARDI (Ph. 08 - 8207 5321).
- Ecology of macroalgae in offshore seacages used for abalone farming.
Experience in macroalgal ecology and taxonomy is desirable. Key
contacts: Dr Fred Gurgel, University of Adelaide (Ph. 08 - 8222 9291)
and Dr Sasi Nayar, SARDI (Ph. 08 - 8207 5321).
On offer is the opportunity to undertake applied research as part of
a well resourced larger team for identified industry clients. In
addition to the provision of significant project operating funds,
each student will receive a top up on their existing university
scholarship (a pre-requisite):
PhD - an additional scholarship of $5,000 per annum.
Honours - an additional scholarship of $1,000.
Please submit an application electronically of no more than three
typed A4 pages by 23rd September 2011 to the relevant university
contact for the primary field of research; Dr Fred Gurgel
(fred.gurgel@adelaide,edu.au<mailto:fred.gurgel@adelaide,edu.au>) and
Assoc. Prof. Jian Qin
([email protected]<http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/planktonnet/post?postID=wWu5po8qylzPE8DWInmHK1Y_rXrn7C5oCJmwBAQUxXWuiM64OvPffKUePTXPN4IZxXgBlJWDzg2aNyzdPPccvQ>).
The application should clearly outline which research field the
student is interested in, whether a PhD or Honours is being
undertaken, and the student's capability and enthusiasm
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PLEASE NOTE my new email address ([email protected])
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Dr.Sasi Nayar
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Phytoplankton Biologist and Subprogram Leader
Algal Production Group
South Australian Research and Development Institute - Aquatic Sciences
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Physical address : 2 Hamra Avenue, West Beach, SA 5024, AUSTRALIA
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Postal address : PO Box 120, Henley Beach, SA 5022, AUSTRALIA
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Tel : +61 8 8207 5321
Fax : +61 8 8207 5481
Mob : +61 428 542 101
E mail : [email protected]
URL :
http://www.sardi.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/46437/nayar_sasi.pdf
http://www.sardi.sa.gov.au/aquaculture/aquaculture/microalgal_production_systems
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer, School of Medicine, Flinders University
