PhD Scholarships: Bottlenose dolphins
Murdoch University
PhD Position: Genetic estimates of dispersal of bottlenose dolphins
Murdoch University is studying ecology, threats, and demography of Bunbury (WA) bottlenose dolphins. The study population is continuous with other waters, so to model its demography we must know the dispersal in and out of the Bay. The PhD student at UNSW will estimate this dispersal using genetic methods that we have already successfully applied elsewhere. The student will be supervised by Sherwin (UNSW) Bryant (U Murdoch) Kreutzen (U Zurich). There would be field-trips to Bunbury. Research expenses (eg fieldwork and laboratory costs) will come from an external grant to Bejder et al. U Murdoch.
REQUIREMENTS: BSc(Hons 1) or Masters, or equivalent, in molecular sciences, or population genetics. Solid research and communication skills. Eligibility for full NSW driver’s license is desirable.
PhD Position: Forecasting demography of bottlenose dolphins
Murdoch University is studying ecology, threats, and genetics of Bunbury (WA) bottlenose dolphins. The PhD student at UNSW will use these data in existing or novel programs, to evaluate population viability with different management and threats. There would be field-trips to Bunbury. Research expenses (eg fieldwork costs) will come from an external grant to Bejder et al. U Murdoch.
REQUIREMENTS: BSc(Hons 1) or Masters, or equivalent, in mathematics, physics, computing, molecular ciences, population genetics or ecology. Solid research and communication skills. Eligibility for full NSW driver’s license is desirable.
For Both Positions
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS: Before preparing an application, applicants should send CV, academic record, and details of two academic referees by email to A/Prof Bill Sherwin (W.Sherwin@unsw.edu.au). For further information phone: (61)2-9385-2119.
Australian citizens or permanent residents can apply for APA/UPA awards which cover the fees and stipend
http://www.grs.unsw.edu.au/scholarships/localschols/unswlocalschols.html
Fuller information available Sep 2008 for session 1 2009 entry
PhD Position: Genetic estimates of dispersal of bottlenose dolphins
Murdoch University is studying ecology, threats, and demography of Bunbury (WA) bottlenose dolphins. The study population is continuous with other waters, so to model its demography we must know the dispersal in and out of the Bay. The PhD student at UNSW will estimate this dispersal using genetic methods that we have already successfully applied elsewhere. The student will be supervised by Sherwin (UNSW) Bryant (U Murdoch) Kreutzen (U Zurich). There would be field-trips to Bunbury. Research expenses (eg fieldwork and laboratory costs) will come from an external grant to Bejder et al. U Murdoch.
REQUIREMENTS: BSc(Hons 1) or Masters, or equivalent, in molecular sciences, or population genetics. Solid research and communication skills. Eligibility for full NSW driver’s license is desirable.
PhD Position: Forecasting demography of bottlenose dolphins
Murdoch University is studying ecology, threats, and genetics of Bunbury (WA) bottlenose dolphins. The PhD student at UNSW will use these data in existing or novel programs, to evaluate population viability with different management and threats. There would be field-trips to Bunbury. Research expenses (eg fieldwork costs) will come from an external grant to Bejder et al. U Murdoch.
REQUIREMENTS: BSc(Hons 1) or Masters, or equivalent, in mathematics, physics, computing, molecular ciences, population genetics or ecology. Solid research and communication skills. Eligibility for full NSW driver’s license is desirable.
For Both Positions
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS: Before preparing an application, applicants should send CV, academic record, and details of two academic referees by email to A/Prof Bill Sherwin (W.Sherwin@unsw.edu.au). For further information phone: (61)2-9385-2119.
Australian citizens or permanent residents can apply for APA/UPA awards which cover the fees and stipend
http://www.grs.unsw.edu.au/scholarships/localschols/unswlocalschols.html
Fuller information available Sep 2008 for session 1 2009 entry
