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PhD Scholarships in Freshwater Ecology

Two fully funded PhD studentships are available within the Freshwater Ecology Research Group, School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury forfreshwater ecology research.

We are looking for students who can undertake innovative research that willboth improve understanding of fundamental issues and enhance currentmanagement. There is an opportunity for students to develop their ownresearch ideas as long as they fit within the overall focus of the research group.However, we would especially like to hear from students who wish to work oneither (a) the effects of flow variation on the ecology of threatened galaxiidfishes or (b) the influence of urbanisation on stream invertebrate populations.

Applicants need to have the potential to carry out innovative and insightfulresearch, as well as the initiative and personality to communicate the resultsto a wide variety of groups. They must be able to work within a team andcan expect high quality mentoring and support from the group. Successful applicants will have a strong academic record, appropriate practical andtechnical experience, and will have demonstrated a high level of ability inwritten and oral communication.

The scholarships are for study at the University of Canterbury within the Freshwater Ecology Research Group within the Freshwater Ecology Research Group of the School of Biological Sciences in association with Associate Professor Angus McIntosh and Dr Jon Harding, and are available now for startby October 2009. 

The scholarships consist of a NZ $22,000 p.a. student stipendand funding to cover course fees and research expenses for three years.

Applications should be sent via e-mail to Katie McHugh (katie.mchugh@canterbury.ac.nz) and should include:

 a full curriculum vitae (including phone contact details)

a copy of your academic record

a one page statement of your research interests and aspirations

 the names and contact details of three referees who are willing to provide confidential comments on your capacity to undertake a PhD

an indication of your desired start date.Successful applicants may be required to submit copies of official documentsbefore being admitted to the PhD program at the University of Canterbury.

More Information Questions of an academic nature can be addressed to either Associate Professor Angus McIntosh(angus.mcintosh@canterbury.ac.nz) or Dr Jon Harding(jon.harding@canterbury.ac.nzz).

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Previous year's competition

PhD Scholarships in Freshwater Ecology (2009)