APAI PhD scholarship
Scholarship Description
The project investigates how revegetation and a dry climate will affect carbon cycling through a novel combination of field surveys, long-term flux observations, in situ manipulations, controlled environment experiments and laboratory analyses. The broader project (www.biolsci.monash.edu.au/research/acb/carbon) brings together a research team with expertise in micrometeorology, ecology, soil processes, landscape modelling, and landscape economics. We are seeking a highly motivated student with a strong interest in ecosystem ecology, particularly the role of soils, and experience in agricultural science, plant ecology/physiology, micrometeorology, chemistry or similar area. Experience with fieldwork, chemical analyses and /or modelling would be an advantage. Potential areas of research for the PhD candidate include carbon cycling (stocks and flows) within and among the soil, vegetation and atmosphere; soil microbes and respiration; and, exchanges of non-CO2 greenhouse gases.
| Reference Number: | 4517 |
| Study Subject: | Carbon cycling of revegetated agricultural landscapes under a dry climate |
| Web Address: | http://www.biolsci.monash.edu.au/research/acb/carbon |
| Provided By: | Biological Sciences |
| To be undertaken at: | Monash University. |
| Level: | Post Graduate (Research) |
Availability
This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications from October 15, 2009 until December 18, 2009.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD26669 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.
Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Analytical chemistry, Atmospheric sciences, Botany, Ecology and evolution, Environmental sciences, Forestry sciences, Geochemistry, Land, parks and agriculture management, Physiology or Soil and water sciences. It is required that your study starts no earlier than March 1, 2010 and no later than March 1, 2013.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
| Main Contact Dr Shaun Cunningham (Research Fellow) Monash University Phone: (03) 9902 0142 Email: Shaun.Cunningham@sci.monash.edu.au Web Site: http://www.biolsci.monash.edu.au/research/acb/carbon Address: School of Biological Sciences Wellington Road Clayton Vic, Australia 3800 |