This conservation-focused project is designed to provide an evidence-based framework to secure and expand pied cormorant breeding habitat and inform management practices. It is suited to students interested in wildlife conservation and management.
$36,245 per annum
One (1).
To be eligible you will need to have completed an Honours or Masters degree.
29/01/2027
To express interest, email (Subject: PhD EOI – Pied Cormorants – [Your Name]) to Dr Christa Beckmann including a single PDF containing:
Position is open until filled – please apply now if you are interested. We are looking for: Students with a demonstrated interested in avian ecology. Excellent project management skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail would be advantageous. Candidates should have the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Additional skills include problem solving, report writing, scientific writing, and the ability to communicate findings to both academic and management audiences.

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