Research Scholar
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- Australia
- Closing date
- Aug 28, 2017
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- Sector
- Science, Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences, Cell and Molecular Biology, Physical Sciences and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Geography
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
Advanced Water Management Centre
The Advanced Water Management Centre (AWMC) is an international centre of excellence in innovative water technology, treatment and management. With over 100 research staff and students based at The University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus, the AWMC has established a substantial niche in the interdisciplinary fields of biological science and chemical process engineering. The AWMC has an international reputation for expertise in education, research and training, with >100 international journal publications per year and excellent funding successes from industry and the Australian Research Council (>$8M in the last 3 years). Details of the research interests of academic staff may be accessed at http://www.awmc.uq.edu.au.
The Role
We seek highly motivated PhD students to work on this very exciting project aims to develop a suite of leading-edge biotechnology solutions to enable the cost-effective production of liquid chemicals from biogas.
The Person
This scholarship is open to Australian citizens and international applicants. Candidates should have Honours degree (First Class or IIA) in Environmental Microbiology, Environmental Science or Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or similar. International candidates should be eligible for an International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) or external scholarship (for more information, please visit: http://www.uq.edu.au/grad-school/scholarships-and-fees).
International applicants must meet the University of Queensland's English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements, detailed at http://www.uq.edu.au/grad-school/english-language-proficiency-requirements
Remuneration
The current RTP Stipend rate is AUD$26,682.00 per annum (2017 rate, indexed annually) tax-free for three years with the possibility of two 6-month extensions in approved circumstances.
For further information on scholarships please refer to: https://graduate-school.uq.edu.au/scholarships
Enquiries
To discuss this role please contact Prof Zhiguo Yuan z.yuan@awmc.uq.edu.au
To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. It is mandatory that all applicants MUST supply the following documents: Cover letter, your detailed resume and complete academic records (including GPA scores/grades, and grading scale details).
Reference: 500951
Company
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