The Institute for Sustainable Resources (http://www.isr.qut.edu.au/) of The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is offering a PhD position on the impact of urbanisation and land use change on carbon (C), nitrogen (N) and water cycling of a peri-urban subtropical catchment in southeast Queensland. The aim of this project is to determine if urban soils can provide critical ecosystem services such as providing stormwater treatment, acting as a sink for atmospheric (N) and sequestering (C) or if the increased disturbance associated with urban areas has a negative impact on ecosystems. The project will involve in-depth comparisons between traditional, forested and agricultural landuses with urban zones. A number of field and laboratory techniques will be utilised, including an automated greenhouse gas measuring system, stable isotopes and mass spectrometry, soil and water monitoring using in situ environmental sensors.
Candidates are expected to have a university degree (at the level of Master or German Diplom), and a background or strong interest in Agricultural/ Environmental Science as well as a background in soil/environmental chemistry. Successful candidate must be able to work independently, plan and design experiments and have a current drivers licence. Knowledge on soil physics/hydrology, soil microbiology and modelling skills would be advantageous.
A stipend of AUD 27K (Tax free) is available for up to 3 years and tuition Fees will be covered by the University. Successful candidates will be based at QUT’s Brisbane campus.
Informal inquiries about the positions may be directed to: Dr. David Rowlings (ph: +61 7 3138 7636; E-mail: d.rowlings@qut.edu.au).
Candidates are expected to have a university degree (at the level of Master or German Diplom), and a background or strong interest in Agricultural/ Environmental Science as well as a background in soil/environmental chemistry. Successful candidate must be able to work independently, plan and design experiments and have a current drivers licence. Knowledge on soil physics/hydrology, soil microbiology and modelling skills would be advantageous.
A stipend of AUD 27K (Tax free) is available for up to 3 years and tuition Fees will be covered by the University. Successful candidates will be based at QUT’s Brisbane campus.
Informal inquiries about the positions may be directed to: Dr. David Rowlings (ph: +61 7 3138 7636; E-mail: d.rowlings@qut.edu.au).
If you are interested this position, we are looking forward to receiving your CV, contact details of two references, and a short statement of your research interests, to be sent to electronically: d.rowlings@qut.edu.au)