PhD scholarship in Physical Oceanography (Marine Heat Waves) - University of Western Australia

[Camille Grimaldi]

Dear colleagues

We have a fully-funded PhD scholarship opportunity with a focus on physical oceanography available through the University of Western Australia’s Oceans Graduate School (https://www.uwa.edu.au/schools/oceans) and the Minderoo Foundation (https://www.minderoo.org/flourishing-oceans/).

Climate Refugia for Conservation: Physical ocean environment

Research project

The project seeks to identify key habitats for protection (e.g., coral reefs) – including for the creation and or expansion of Marine Protected Areas along the Western Australian coastline. The PhD candidate will identify regions of likely thermal refugia for key habitat-forming species based on knowledge of physical ocean processes at coastal to fine-scales. The data used will include both coastal observations and ocean circulation modelling output.

 

Payment

This position includes an annual tax-free stipend of $AUD40,900.

 

Eligibility

Candidates should demonstrate a high level of academic achievement (as demonstrated through Honours or Masters degree coursework marks) and research experience in physical oceanography or a related field. Applicants with experience in scientific coding (Python, Matlab, R), ocean modelling, and ocean-based field work are desirable. The position is open to both Australian and non-Australian citizens.

 

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a cover letter describing your research interests and experience, a CV and the names and contact information for two professional references to:

Dr. Michael Cuttler, email: michael...@uwa.edu.au

Prof. Ryan Lowe, email:  ryan...@uwa.edu.au

Dr. Kate Quigley, email: kqui...@minderoo.org

Dr. Camille Grimaldi, email: camille....@uwa.edu.au

 

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Camille Grimaldi (she/her)

AIMS@UWA Postdoctoral Research Associate

camille....@uwa.edu.au

Australian Institute of Marine Science • The University of Western Australia, Perth WA •  Oceans Institute  •  Ocean Graduate School