Title: Doctoral scholarships - Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment
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The Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, University of Western
Sydney, currently has funding available for competitive scholarships
(incl. research funds) and are seeking excellent doctoral candidates
to undertake research within the broad areas of:
- Ecology, biodiversity, and sustainability of terrestrial
ecosystems, particularly forests, savannas and grasslands
- Soil science and molecular microbial ecology including
plant-microbe interactions, soil biogeochemistry and ecological genomics
- Plant-animal and plant-insect interactions, including animal
ecology, insect herbivores and their multitrophic interactions
- Ecology, physiology, biochemistry and genetics underpinning
adaptation of plants to a changing environment.
The Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment offers comprehensive
field and laboratory based facilities for research from genes to
ecosystems. Dedicated to answering crucial questions about the impact
of environmental change on terrestrial ecosystems, the Institute's
multidisciplinary research team is exploring how these ecosystems,
and their components, respond to changes in atmospheric CO2
concentration, temperature, drought, land use, fire and biotic
invasion. For more information about the institute and the range of
projects visit www.uws.edu.au/hie
Approaches could include laboratory, controlled environment and
field-based experiments, genomics, observational studies, and
computer modelling and simulation. During the course of the project,
you will have access to some of the best known Australian and
international scientists in their fields of research for consultation
and advice. There is a possibility of the successful candidate
spending a period of time at collaborating Institutions overseas to
further the scope of their research training.
Applicants should discuss their research aspirations and eligibility
with potential supervisors in the Hawkesbury Institute (see
www.uws.edu.au/hie/people) and contact [email protected] to
discuss enrollment and scholarships. Applications close 25 May 2012.
For further information see
http://www.uws.edu.au/hie/scholarships/higher_degree_research_scholarships
Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment
Hawkesbury Campus, University of Western Sydney
Locked Bag 1797, Penrith South NSW 2751, Australia
www.uws.edu.au/hawkesburyinstitute
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Uffe N. Nielsen
Research Lecturer
Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment
University of Western Sydney
Building L9
Hawkesbury Campus (Richmond)
Postal address:
Locked Bag 1797
Penrith South NSW 2751
Australia
Phone: +61 02 4570 1131
Fax: +61 02 4570 1103
Email: [email protected]
Webpage: www.uws.edu.au/hie/uffenielsen
