Two years masters scholarships are available at the School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology. The Masters scholarships will provide a stipend of $A24,000 per year tax-free for up to 2 years (fees are also included but only for New Zealand and Australian citizens and permanent residents, otherwise international fees apply).
The successful candidates will join an industry funded project investigating the DiCOM ® process, a novel biological waste to energy process. Suitable applicants should have background in any of biotechnology, biology, microbiology or environmental science however those having a related background are also encouraged to apply.
Should the candidate secure an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA), the scholarship will supplement the Award to provide a combined stipend of $A28,000 per year tax-free for up to 2 years. Allowances in addition to the scholarship include laboratory expenses, local and/or overseas conference travel and assistance with thesis costs.
The project will be based in the Environmental Biotechnology group at Murdoch University and will focus on the thermophilic anaerobic digestion phase of the DiCOM ® process. Initially research will centre on control of organic acids, ammonia levels and viability of thermophilic bacteria in this industrial process. However, candidates will also be encouraged to generate their own ideas and initiatives. As research will be conducted in conjunction with industry, is likely that laboratory, pilot and full scale plants will be investigated.
We welcome enquiries from candidates having appropriate qualifications (Bachelors degree), or whose industry experience qualifies them for admission to Masters study, and who are interested in engaging in first class fundamental and applied research that will benefit the environment.
For informal discussion about this masters scholarships, you may contact:
Dr. Ralf Cord-Ruwish ( R.Cord-Ruwisch@murdoch.edu.au ) or,
Lee Walker at ( L.Walker@murdoch.edu.au )
Application form could be obtained from:
Emma Thorp (Administrative Assistant)
Murdoch University
Phone: (08) 9360 6506
Fax: (08) 9360 6503
Email: scholars@central.murdoch.edu.au
Web Site: http://www.admin.murdoch.edu.au/research/rds
Address: South Street, Murdoch,WA, Australia,6150
Application deadline: 31 December 2008
