Southern Cross University Australia 2021 PhD Scholarship in Archaeo-geochemistry: ISOTOPES AND TRACE ELEMENT IN HUMAN REMAINS

PhD Scholarship in Archaeo-geochemistry: ISOTOPES AND TRACE ELEMENT IN HUMAN REMAINS 2021 is offered for PhD degree in the field of Archaeo-geochemistry.  The deadline for the sending your application is Always Open. This scholarship is provided by Southern Cross University and the value of this scholarship is Partial Funding, Stipend of $28,597 per year . This scholarship is open for: Open to all nationals.
 Southern Cross University, in collaboration with Agilent Technologies, is offering a fully-funded Ph.D. scholarship to work in the field of archaeo-geochemistry, in particular improving our understanding of hominid exposomes using LA-ICPMS/LA-MC-ICPMS on fossil remains. The Ph.D. will contain both robust methodological and palaeoanthropological components. Several projects are available and shortlisted candidates will be offered specific projects depending on their skills and interests. 

The PhD student will work alongside scientists from Australia, USA, Germany, France, China and/or South Africa depending on the research topic, and who will contribute and provide guidance on characterization techniques, trace element and isotopic analyses, dental anatomy, and/or human evolution.

• Table of Content
• About Southern Cross University
• Southern Cross University PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Southern Cross University PhD Scholarship
• Southern Cross University PhD Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for Southern Cross University PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Southern Cross University

Southern Cross University (SCU) is an established Australian public university, with campuses at Lismore and Coffs Harbour in northern New South Wales, and at the southern end of the Gold Coast in Queensland.

Southern Cross University PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Southern Cross University PhD Scholarship

The successful candidate of  PhD Scholarship in Archaeo-geochemistry: ISOTOPES AND TRACE ELEMENT IN HUMAN REMAINS 2021will receive a PhD stipend for a 3 year duration at the Australian Research Training Program rate (the 2021 rate is $28,597 per year, indexed annually).

Southern Cross University PhD Scholarship Courses

• Archaeo-geochemistry

Requirements for Southern Cross University PhD Scholarship Qualification

• The position is open to all domestic applicants and international applicants currently based in Australia. International applicants currently based overseas are welcomed to apply, however, current Australian Government border restrictions may impact on their application.
• The successful applicant will need to meet the entry requirements to enroll in a PhD at Southern Cross University on a full-time basis, including a BSc (Hons, 2nd class or above) or a MSc degree with a research component, in either Earth science, (geo)chemistry, environmental science or related fields.
• Candidates will have some experience in geochemistry and either knowledge or a strong interest to work on human/primate evolution problematic.
• Candidates with experience with LA-CIPMS or Multicollector ICPMS from a different field of research such as medical geochemistry or related field are also strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates with experience with MatLab, R, or similar packages are a plus.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

  Please send your CV (2 pages max), a cover letter explaining your interest in and suitability for this scholarship (1 page), degree transcripts/certificates, details of two referees, and any other relevant research documents (e.g., publications/theses) in one PDF file via email to: [email protected] Please quote the PhD title in the subject line of the email.

1. Outcome of expression of interest: You will be notified of the outcome of your expression of interest by email after the closing date.
2. Invitation to attend an interview: If your expression of interest is shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an interview. Further details about the interview will be provided in the invitation. Interviews will take place online via Zoom.