Iron chemistry in seawater

Scholarship Description

Based at The University of Technology, Sydney within the Plant Functional Biology and Climate Change Cluster (C3) the project will be undertaken as part of a larger multidisciplinary project entitled "Novel technologies to resolve the role of organic matter on iron chemistry and bioavailability in the South Pacific Ocean" recently funded by the Australian Research Council under the Discovery Project scheme. This scholarship offers a unique opportunity to work within a cross-disciplinary scientific collaboration at national and international levels studying iron biogeochemistry. The PhD candidate will investigate the role of organic matter, especially biologically produced organics on the chemical speciation and redox cycling of iron in marine systems.

Reference Number:	4625
Study Subject:	Marine Chemistry
Web Address:	https://www.c3.uts.edu.au
Provided By:	University of Technology Sydney
To be undertaken at:	University of Technology Sydney.
Level:	Post Graduate (Research)

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications from December 8, 2009 until March 1, 2010.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD26669 (per annum). This award is to be used for research. This scholarship is paid See Scheme Summary for the period of 3 years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES or CHEMICAL SCIENCES. It is required that your study starts no earlier than July 1, 2010 and no later than June 30, 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 consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.