PhD Scholarship in Environmental Science

PhD Scholarship in Environmental Science

Determine how waste water treatment plants can support waterbird diversity and abundance using an experimental approach.

This PhD project will investigate how wastewater treatment plants can support waterbird biodiversity and abundance through effective management practices, using Melbourne Water's Western Treatment Plant as a case study.

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$48,000 per annum

One (1).

To be eligible you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen. You will need to have completed an Honours or Masters degree.

12/12/2026

To express interest, email (Subject: PhD EOI – Waterbird Ecology – [Your Name]) to Dr Christa Beckmann (christa.beckmann@rmit.edu.au) including a single PDF containing:

  1. a 1-page cover letter outlining your research background and interests
  2. a CV covering education, research experience, publications, relevant skills and work experience
  3. unofficial copy of transcripts.

Ideal candidates will have:

  • a background in environmental science, ecology, water management or a related field
  • experience in ecological fieldwork
  • bird identification skills- data analysis skills
  • experimental design skills.

To be eligible you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen.

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