<div dir="ltr"><br><div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">Bernadette Proemse</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:Bernadette.Proemse@utas.edu.au">Bernadette.Proemse@utas.edu.au</a>></span><br>Date: Tue, Dec 23, 2014 at 7:17 PM<br><br><br><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear colleagues,<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We are looking for a motivated PhD student to join the Freshwater Ecology Group at the School of Biological Sciences, University of Tasmania. Please forward to anyone who might be interested.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you and Happy Holidays,<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Bernadette<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT","sans-serif";color:windowtext">PhD project opportunity on the resilience of lake ecosystems to water-level manipulation</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:windowtext">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>School of Biological Sciences, University of Tasmania</b><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">We are seeking applicants with an interest and background in freshwater ecology and/or aquatic environmental chemistry for a
3-year PhD project based in Tasmania. The PhD project is part of a larger collaboration between the University of Tasmania, the University of Western Australia, and Hydro Tasmania, which is supported by an ARC Linkage grant “Resilience of Lake Ecosystems to
Water-level Manipulation” held by A/Prof Leon Barmuta (University of Tasmania), A/Prof Matthew Hipsey (University of Western Australia) and Dr Carolyn Maxwell (Hydro Tasmania).</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The project focuses on lakes that have their water-level manipulated for hydro electricity and irrigation supply, and are located
on the Central Plateau of Tasmania, Australia. We are investigating various aspects of uptake and cycling of key nutrients, particularly at the water-sediment interface. Elements of interest include, but are not limited to, phosphorus, nitrogen, and iron.
We are interested in the role of sediment resuspension as a source of nutrients and the effect of macrophyte beds on shear stress and sediment resuspension within the lakes. We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student with an interest in at least one
of the following areas:<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><u></u><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Water column – sediment interactions<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The role of biota in these interactions, especially macrophytes and biofilms<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Nutrient cycling<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Stable isotope applications<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">What kind of person could do this project?
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The project has a significant field work component, including operating scientific equipment from boats. The successful candidate is also expected to undertake laboratory experiments and analytical
work. Strong motivation, willingness to work in remote areas and the capacity to work independently are important qualities. The applicant must be proficient in spoken and written English, and have a current driver’s licence. Minimum requirement for candidature
is 2A Honours or equivalent. Selection of applicants will be based on merit.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black">Scholarships:
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black">Domestic students
</span></i></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black">(Australia and New Zealand)</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:red">
</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">can apply for an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) through the University of Tasmania worth $25,849 (2015 rate),<span style="color:black"> with merit-based schemes available for top-ups.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black">International students</span></i></b><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black">:
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">can apply for a Tasmanian Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS) through the University of Tasmania worth $25,849 (2015 rate), with merit-based schemes available for top-ups<b>.
</b>UTAS also offers a number of other schemes by which international students can obtain a scholarship; some offer assistance with tuition fees. Prospective candidates are also encouraged to seek scholarship schemes from their own country. International students
should contact Associate Professor Leon Barmuta (details below) as soon as possible to discuss options for financial support.<span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black">When to apply:
</span></i></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black">Scholarship applications for candidates are due on
<b>Monday 9 February 2015, </b>and candidates would need to be prepared to start by the
<b>31st March 2015</b>. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black">UTAS provides
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black">a free laptop to all PhD students and funding schemes for attending an international conference during the PhD.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">To apply or enquire:
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Please send an email to A/Prof Leon Barmuta with a statement of your background and interest in the project, your Curriculum Vitae, and a copy of your undergraduate academic transcripts.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Email: <a href="mailto:Leon.Barmuta@utas.edu.au" target="_blank">Leon.Barmuta@utas.edu.au</a>; Phone: <a href="tel:%2B61%20%2803%29%206226-2785" value="+61362262785" target="_blank">+61 (03) 6226-2785</a><span style="color:red">.<u></u><u></u></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:red"><b>Scholarship applications are due on Monday 9 February 2015.</b></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:red"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Dr Bernadette Proemse</span></b><span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Freshwater Ecology Group, School of Biological Sciences,</span><span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">University of Tasmania, Australia</span><span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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