PhD position available in coral recruitment dynamics and restoration at James Cook University (JCU) and the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS)
We are seeking a PhD student to examine coral recruitment and post-settlement survival and growth dynamics across an environmental gradient on the Great Barrier Reef, starting in January 2020. The student will join a team that is focused on identifying settlement and post-settlement mortality dynamics for a diversity of critical reef-building coral species for the Reef Recovery, Adaptation, and Restoration Program (https://www.aims.gov.au/reef-recovery) at AIMS, in collaboration with JCU. The student will work collaboratively with a team that includes Drs. Carly Randall (AIMS), Andrew Heyward (AIMS), Andrew Negri (AIMS), Mia Hoogenboom (JCU), and Line Bay (AIMS), and will be expected to develop independent research projects that complement the overall team goals.
Ideal applicants will have a strong background in quantitative marine ecology (with a bachelor?s degree with honours and/or master?s degree), strong analytical skills with a competence in R, a proven record of publication with excellent communication skills, and a demonstrated potential to conduct intensive field and laboratory research, both independently and as part of a cross-institutional team.
This is a 4-year position that will be supported through an AIMS@JCU scholarship and includes a stipend, tuition, and benefits. More information on how to apply can be found at the AIMS@JCU website https://aims.jcu.edu.au/
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Carly Randall (c.randall@aims.gov.au<mailto:c.randall@aims.gov.au>) ahead of the formal application deadline (30 Sept) with a single PDF file that includes:
1) a current CV including contact information for 3 references;
2) a brief statement/cover letter (<500 words) outlining your interest and suitability for the position; and
3) 1-2 writing samples (publication, term paper, etc?)
Carly J. Randall, PhD
Australian Institute of Marine Science
PMB No. 3 | Townsville | QLD 4810 | Australia
email C.Randall@aims.gov.au<mailto:C.Randall@aims.gov.au> | office 0747 534 213 | Google Scholar Profile<https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=KOolahcAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao> | www.aims.gov.au<http://www.aims.gov.au>
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