PhD position: Understanding the implications of changes in protected
area networks on their performance.
A PhD position is available to work with Dr Carly Cook and Associate
Professor Melodie McGeoch at Monash University (School of Biological
Sciences) in Australia. We are looking for a highly motivated
candidate with research interests in ecology and conservation to
undertake a project investigating the how changes in the
characteristics of protected area networks influence their ability to
conserve biodiversity.
Candidates with experience managing large datasets and highly
developed skills in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are
encouraged to apply. The starting date can be any time during the
first half of 2016.
The Cook research group is interested in a range of topics related to
the use of evidence in environmental decisions. To find out more
please visit:
<http://www.carlycookresearch.wordpress.com/>www.carlycookresearch.wordpress.com
The McGeoch research group are interested in spatial ecology and a
broad range of conservation-relevant ecological questions. To find
out more please visit: <http://www.melodiemcgeoch.com>www.melodiemcgeoch.com
Scholarship details:
The PhD stipend is fully-funded for a period of 3.5 years and is open
to both Australian/NZ domestic and international students. The
stipends include all course fees plus approximately $25,000 AUD per
annum tax-free. Domestic students will be encouraged to apply for an
Australian Postgraduate Award, with a top-up scholarship awarded to
successful recipients (tax-free 2013 rate of approximately $25,000
AUD, top up of $5000).
Monash and the School of Biological Sciences:
Monash is a member of the Group of Eight, a coalition of top
Australian universities recognized for their excellence in teaching
and research. The School of Biological Sciences is a dynamic unit
with strengths in both ecology and genetics and the nexus between
these disciplines
(<http://monash.edu/science/about/schools/biological-sciences/>monash.edu/science/about/schools/biological-sciences/).
The University is located in Melbourne, one of the most liveable
cities in the world and a cultural and recreational hub.
Application process:
Interested candidates should send their CV and academic transcript,
along with a cover letter outlining their research interests and
motivation, their skills in relation to data management and
manipulation (particularly using GIS) to
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]. Applicants must
possess a Bachelor's or equivalent degree with first-class Honours,
Master of Science or MPhil. Short-listed candidates will be asked for
further information and will be interviewed. Your initial
applications need to be received before Friday 8th May 2015.
For the successful candidate, the deadline for scholarship
applications at Monash University is May 31, 2015 for a 2016 start date.
Thanks,
Dr Carly Cook
Lecturer in Ecology
School of Biological Sciences
Monash University
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