Degree type
PhD
Closing date
1 August 2024
Campus
Hobart
Citizenship requirement
Domestic / International
Scholarship
$32,192pa for 3.5 years
About the research project
Migratory species are critical to the functions of ecosystems, with recent available evidence suggesting that the conservation status of many CMS-listed species is deteriorating (UN Report). The hypothesis that strong migratory connectivity is correlated with species declines has been tested most frequently for land-bird populations, but has rarely been applied to the oceans, where human impacts and migratory movements can be quite different in type and scope. The Southern Ocean and Antarctic region are seasonally important to a wide variety of migratory seabirds and marine mammals. Understanding how Southern Ocean seabirds and marine mammals are connected to global oceans and coastlines for feeding, breeding and resting is critical for providing effective protection, and spatial management to minimise cumulative threats for these species across jurisdictions. This project will test for relationships in strength of connectivity among and between Antarctic seabird and marine mammal taxa, using a range of data types, including the Retrospective Analysis of Antarctic Tracking Data (Hindell et al. 2020).
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Funding
The successful applicant will receive a scholarship which provides:
- a living allowance stipend co-funded by ARC of $32,192 per annum (2024 rate, indexed annually) for 3.5 years
- a relocation allowance of up to $2,000
- a tuition fees offset covering the cost of tuition fees for up to four years (domestic applicants only)
If successful, international applicants will receive a University of Tasmania Fees Offset for up to four years.
As part of the application process you may indicate if you do not wish to be considered for scholarship funding.
Other funding opportunities and fees
For further information regarding other scholarships on offer, and the various fees of undertaking a research degree, please visit Scholarships and fees.
Eligibility
Applicants should review the Higher Degree by Research minimum entry requirements.
Ensure your eligibility for the scholarship round by referring to our Key Dates.
Additional eligibility criteria specific to this project/scholarship:
- Applicants must be able to undertake the project on-campus.
Selection Criteria
The project is competitively assessed and awarded. Selection is based on academic merit and suitability to the project as determined by the College.
Additional essential selection criteria specific to this project:
- Understanding of animal ecology and marine ecosystems
- Experience studying behaviour and ecology of seabirds and/or marine mammals
- A good understanding of statistics and experience in applying them
- Proficiency in R
Additional desirable selection criteria specific to this project:
- Animal movement modelling
- Science policy experience
- Large data manipulation
- Experience in collaborative teams
Application process
- Select your project, and check that you meet the eligibility and selection criteria, including citizenship;
- Contact Prof Mary-Anne Lea to discuss your suitability and the project's requirements; and
- In your application:
- Copy and paste the title of the project from this advertisement into your application. If you don’t correctly do this your application may be rejected.
- Submit a signed supervisory support form, a CV including contact details of 2 referees and your project research proposal.
- Apply prior to 1 August 2024.
Full details of the application process can be found under the 'How to apply' section at Research degrees.
Following the closing date applications will be assessed within the College. Applicants should expect to receive notification of the outcome by email by the advertised outcome date.
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