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ARC Centre for Mine Site Restoration

The ARC Centre for Mine Site Restoration is a joint research initiative of Curtin University, Kings Park and the University of Western Australia. The Centre aims to deliver a suite of integrated and focused research projects underpinning successful mining restoration outcomes in collaboration with multiple industry partners.

PhD Overview

A scholarship with the ARC Centre for Mine Site Restoration is available to undertake a PhD in the theme of Rare Species. The project is a unique opportunity to work in the nexus of restoration science and industry with practical outcomes to deliver on real-world rare flora challenges.

Refer to the Centre for Mine Site Restoration webpage for the project description or propose your own with a summary of how it fits within the goals and aims of the Rare Species theme. http://www.miningrestoration.com/

The successful applicant will be enrolled through Curtin University and research will be supervised by Dr Sean Tomlinson, Dr Shane Turner, Prof Grant Wardell-Johnson and Prof Kingsley Dixon..

Value

The Centre for Mine Site Restoration Postgraduate Scholarships provide an annual stipend for up to three years. Successful candidates will receive a stipend of $30,746 p/a tax-free stipend + operating funds.

Eligibility criteria

Students with a relevant Honours or Masters degree, or who can demonstrate equivalence through work experience and/or publication(s). Must be eligible to enrol in a PhD at Curtin University.

Application process

Interested applicants, please submit an Expression of Interest to the Centre for Mine Site Restoration directly http://www.miningrestoration.com/index.php/phd-scholarships

Enquiries

For further information please contact:

Dr Renee Young, Centre Manager, ARC Centre for Mine SiteRestoration, Department Environment & Agriculture, Curtin University. Email : renee.young@curtin.edu.au Phone: +61 8 9266 5838