Postgraduate PhD Research Scholarship

A full-time postgraduate position is available at Macquarie University’s Graduate School of the Environment in 2005 in the area of environmental science.

The project is funded by the Cooperative Research Centre for Coal in Sustainable Development (CCSD) to study emissions of toxic elements from fossil fuel combustion.

About the scholarship

Applicants should have completed a four-year undergraduate degree with first class honours or an equivalent qualification in environmental studies, science, engineering or a similar background. The award is available to Australian and International citizens.

The tenure is for three years for PhD candidates, subject to satisfactory progress. The award stipend is currently $18,837 per annum tax exempt in line with the Australian Postgraduate Award rate. Annual top-ups of up to $5813 would be considered on a yearly basis, subject to funding and performance. International tuition fees will be paid, but applicants would be responsible for their health cover which is compulsory under visa requirements.

About the CCSD

The Cooperative Research Centre for Coal in Sustainable Development (CCSD) is one of 64 Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) established and supported through the Australian Government’s Cooperative Research Centres Program. CRCs are devoted to strengthening collaborative links between industry, research organisations and government agencies to achieve real outcomes of national, economic and social significance.

CCSD commenced operations on 1 July 2001 and is an unincorporated joint venture consisting of eighteen participating organisations from the black coal producing and using industries and research organisations in Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia. CCSD’s vision is to optimise the contribution of coal to a sustainable future and it will invest $61 million over a seven-year period in pursuit of this goal.

The Centre brings together the majority of Australia’s coal research skill base as well as experts in sustainability. CCSD researchers are recognised internationally as being at the forefront of coal research in the international science community. CCSD’s research is underpinned by a focus on the three dimensions of sustainability - economic, social and environmental. Research is conducted in several research programs to deliver outcomes that inform strategic decisions; improve environmental performance; and understand coal performance in technology.

Application information

Further information on the project may be obtained by emailing Dr Vladimir Strezov on vstrezov@gse.mq.edu.au or phoning (02) 9850 6959. Application forms and conditions of award are available from the Higher Degree Research Unit by phoning (02) 9850 7987, by e-mailing pgschol@mq.edu.au, or by downloading from the website: www.ro.mq.edu.au/hdru/scholar.htm

Applications should be forwarded to The Scholarships Officer, Higher Degree Research Unit, Cottage C4C, Macquarie University NSW 2109 before February 20, 2005.

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