PhD Scholarship - Deep Sea Community Phylogenetics

PhD Scholarship - Deep Sea Community Phylogenetics

A PhD scholarship is being offered for study in the School of Biological
Sciences at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, with Dr Sharyn
Goldstien and Dr Travis Horton, in collaboration with Senior Fisheries
Scientist from leading  research institutes: Dr Ashley Williams
(Secretariat of the Pacific Community), Dr Malcolm Clark (NIWA), and Dr
Stephen Newman (Western Australia Fisheries).

We seek a high-calibre student to integrate phylogenetics and spatial
ecology to be modelled against isoscapes, magnetic field maps and
fishing pressure, with the aim to integrate spatial diversity patterns
and potential drivers of diversification in deep-sea habitats.

Our research team members have unique access to comprehensive ecological
data sets and biological samples throughout the Pacific, including New
Zealand, Australia, New Caledonia and the Kingdom of Tonga. Our skill
set allows the integration of phylogenetics and molecular ecology with
fundamental ecology, biology and fisheries science, essential to the
advancement of deep-sea science and comparative biogeography.

This is a chance for a passionate student to join an international
team of scientists focused on advancing deep sea science and ensuring
sustainable use of these important resources.

Scholarship Details and Application

The scholarship consists of a NZ $20,000 per annum student stipend (i.e.,
tax free living allowance) and funding to cover course fees and research
expenses for three years.

Applications should be sent via e-mail to Nicki Judson
(nicki.judson@canterbury.ac.nz), administrative assistant in the School
of Biological Sciences, by 9 July 2014, and should include:

1. (i)  a full curriculum vitae (including phone contact details), 2. (ii)
 a copy of your academic record, 3. (iii)  a one page statement of your
research interests and aspirations, 4. (iv)  the names and contact details
of three referees who are willing to provide confidential comments on
your capacity to undertake a PhD, and 5. (v)  an indication of your
desired start date.

Successful applicants may be required to submit copies of official
documents before being admitted to the PhD program at the University
of Canterbury. Questions of an academic nature can be addressed to Dr
Sharyn Goldstien, Sharyn.goldstien@canterbury.ac.nz

Thank you
Dr Sharyn Goldstien
Marine Ecology and Evolution
School of Biological Sciences
University of Canterbury
PB 4800, Christchurch, 8140
New Zealand

Tel: +64 3 3642987 x. 45646
Fax: +64 3 3642590
www.canterbury.ac.nz/people/goldstien.shtml 

sharyn.goldstien@canterbury.ac.nz