Promotion in Agrar-, Umwelt- und Geowissenschaften

As part of a collaboration between EarthCheck and the Griffith Business School/GIFT, a PhD scholarship is being offered across one of the following key three research areas –

1. Risk, resilience, and disaster management across the visitor economy

Research in risk, resilience, and disaster management in the visitor economy is critical for ensuring the safety and sustainability of the industry, as well as for informing policymaking and regulatory frameworks. Applicants applying under the risk, resilience and disaster management stream could focus on:

System-based, and context-specific risk assessment tools which capture the unique characteristics of the visitor economy;
Enhancing the resilience of local communities through community-based disaster management approaches – engaging the visitor economy as the epicentre;
Incorporating technology, such as artificial intelligence, remote sensing, and big data analytics in disaster management and resilience.

2. Carbon reduction and net zero in the visitor economy

The visitor economy needs to transform for climate action. Achieving net zero is critical to the sustainability of the global visitor economy. Applicants applying under the, carbon emissions and net zero stream could focus on:

Communicating climate action with impact internally (across industry) and externally (with visitors)
Strategies to assist with decarbonisation of tourism, hospitality and events
Regenerative tourism activities and experiences with the potential to reduce carbon

3. Overtourism and carrying capacity in vulnerable destinations

Carrying capacity and overtourism have the potential to cause negative impacts on the environment, local communities, and the visitor experience. Applicants applying under the overtourism and carrying capacity in vulnerable destinations stream could focus on:

Innovative methods to determine and monitor carrying capacity.
Responsible and regenerative tourism behaviour in destinations affected by issues in carrying capacity and overtourism;
Advancing policies and regulatory frameworks in carrying capacity and overtourism in iconic tourism destinations.

EarthCheck Research Institute (ERI)

EarthCheck is the world’s leading scientific benchmarking certification and advisory group for sustainable travel and tourism. Since 1987, we have helped businesses, communities and governments to deliver sustainable, clean, safe and prosperous destinations for travellers to visit, live, work and play. We understand the value of big ideas and the importance of clear communication. We know that what can be good for the planet is also good for business. The EarthCheck Research Institute (ERI) brings together leading scientists, postdoctoral fellows, staff and students working in and across University research centres around the globe.

The Griffith Business School is differentiated by our strong accent on values and incorporation of world-leading expertise in business, government, and international relations. Our research demonstrates the highest standards of academic rigour and independence, whilst delivering social and economic benefit to business, government, and the wider community. We maintain a culture of strong performance and promote our research achievements and its impact to a broad cross-section of audiences.

Our mission is to support our research trainees to strive for greater heights in academic excellence, innovation, and impact. We have created an environment where nothing less than a first-class research journey is provided, where people at different stages of their career can build research profiles and thrive equally. Griffith University’s 2022 PhD Candidate Experience Survey showed that our current cohort had an overall satisfaction level of 89.6 percent – the highest score in the survey’s history. Training the next generation of researchers remains a priority, but with an enhanced focus on how research skills acquired from a PhD can improve career prospects outside of academia.

GIFT

Griffith Institute for Tourism (GIFT) is Australia’s largest tourism research institute with 55 academic members, 9 adjunct members and 58 PhD candidates from tourism and tourism-related disciplines, such as technology, economics, architecture, planning and environmental sciences. This industry collaborative PhD project shall be undertaken through a collaboration between the Griffith Business School/GIFT and their industry partner, EarthCheck.

The 2023 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $32,192 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A PhD Top Up scholarship of $10,000 will be funded by EarthCheck.

The scholarships have a total value of AUD $42,192 per annum (indexed) for three years with the possibility of a six-month extension.

The Candidate will be co-located 2 days per week onsite at EarthCheck office in South Bank, Brisbane and 3 days per week at Griffith University for the duration of the scholarship.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background.

Expressions of interest are welcome from international applicants.

Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Policy. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section
• A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
• Names of two referees

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 5 pm (AEST) Friday 29 September 2023

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line

We are currently looking for a PhD researcher to develop advanced self-learning algorithms and recommendation models for a water end use recognition system. The PhD candidate will work closely with university and industry partners for real-world solutions. We are seeking an enthusiastic PhD researcher to work within our collaborative partnership to deliver novel research outputs and practical solutions that advance water industry sector.

This PhD project is part of an ARC Discovery project exploring efficient machine learning algorithms for water end use demand and supply management. The collaborate project involves University of Sydney (UTS) and Griffith University. The PhD project sits within the School of Engineering and Built Environment and Cities Research Institute and will be based at Griffith University Gold Coast Campus, Queensland, Australia.

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. Applicants with a background in data science or water engineering will be considered for the role.

To be successful for this role, you will be able to conduct detailed machine learning model assessment and development

The 2023 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $32,192 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful international applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years (noting the onshore requirement mentioned previously). Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.

Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to First class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Policy. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

All expressions of interest must be submitted to Professor Hong Zhang containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship (1 page)
• Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the scholarship eligibility criteria
• A curriculum vitae (CV)
• Names of two (2) referees
• Submitted documents will be reviewed by the selection panel, which includes academics supervisors as well as the industry supervisor(s) from the partnered company. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the selection panel.

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 30 June 2023

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line

The NHMRC Healthy Environments and Lives National Research Network (HEAL) is a collaboration of over 30 organisations from across Australia aiming to catalyse research, enable knowledge exchange and translate research into policy and practice. HEAL’s programme of research and translation aims to

protect and improve public health, especially the health of at-risk groups in regions and communities disproportionately affected by environmental and climate change;
strengthen health system resilience, preparedness and responsiveness to changing environmental conditions, disasters and related diseases, and reduce the health system’s environmental impact; and reduce inequities and inequalities within and across communities and generations.
Griffith University’s Centre for Environmental and Population Health (CEPH), is a leading centre of public and environmental health research and capacity building. CEPH researchers have recognised excellence in addressing the world’s most pressing public and environmental health issues, including those related to urban development, environmental change, workplace safety management, gender, leadership, risk communication, health promotion and chronic disease. The current CEPH’s focus is on linking climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction and a One Health approach for global health security.

We are currently looking for two PhD candidates to conduct research in the following areas of climate change adaptation, disasters risk reduction and global health security. The successful applicants will be based in the Centre/Unit: Centre for Environment and Population Health within the School of Medicine and Dentistry, Nathan Campus.

Project One: Address climate sensitive zoonotic infectious disease outbreaks in South East Asia.
Project Two: Using science communication and action research to facilitate the building of healthy and sustainable settings (hospitals, schools, cities, communities) in Australia.
Both projects involve community engagement and translational research. Success in this role requires collaboration with users/stakeholders and communities of practice.

The living allowance stipend will be $32,192 per annum tax-free for three years (2023 rate, indexed annually). Project funding to undertake the research, conference travel and incidentals is also provided.

A successful international applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years (noting the onshore requirement mentioned previously). Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will have strong academic performance in health sciences, social science, health services research, health policy. You will have evidence of a passion for disability and rehabilitation services, with a strong desire to undertake research in advancing knowledge and practice in rehabilitation service delivery, sustainable employment after injury, accessible inclusive technologies and enriching environments for independence.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Policy. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
The successful candidate will have experience in mixed methods approach relevant to researching climate change, health impacts, community needs assessments, and institutional preparedness to mitigate a range of impacts from natural hazards, climate change and infectious diseases outbreaks.
Publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or relevant policy and research reports.
Experience of working within cross-sectoral and multi-disciplined environments across international, national, state, local government, and community settings and ability to facilitate partnerships and development of communities of practice across these scales is desirable.
Interest in translating basic and co-developed research outputs into policy and strategy relevant to industry, government, and community networks.
Applicants for Project One need to be bi-lingual (English and Vietnamese).

International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

All expressions of interest must be submitted to ‘[email protected]' containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• Academic Transcript
• Name and contact details of two references. It is advisable that at least one of the referees has direct knowledge of your laboratory and other skills, for example previous Honours or Masters supervisor or employer.
• A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
• Research proposal

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 11.59pm 09 April 2023

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line.

In Australia, currently about 7 Mt of organic wastes are recycled to produce various organic amendments for improving soil productivity and carbon store. However, the underlying biogeochemical mechanisms for carbon (C) sequestration and their control on long-term soil fertility are not yet well understood.

This PhD project will attempt to elucidate how the quality of various organic amendments affect soil carbon storage in contrasting soil types and climatic conditions. The results from this project will provide critical knowledge on governing factors (organic amendment composition, soil physical/chemical properties or moisture/ temperature) on soil carbon sequestration for developing novel organic amendment products and their suitability in different soil and climate conditions.

The Griffith Environmental Biogeochemistry Research Laboratory (GEBRL) is based at Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia and is home to researchers and students with a diverse range of interests and backgrounds. Led by Professor Chengrong Chen, our major research goals are to gain insights into how environmental changes alter the interactive cycles of carbon (C), nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), sulfur (S) and other elements, how altered biogeochemical cycles affect ecosystem diversity, function, stability and services, and how land management and rehabilitation practices can improve or restore the function and productivity of ecosystems contaminated with organic and inorganic wastes. In addition, recent research interests have been expanded into recycling of wastes for enhancing soil carbon sequestration, improving soil quality and health, and mitigating drought, developing efficient microbial carrier materials and moisture retention materials, and nutrient pollutant tracing in reef.

The 2023 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $32,192 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree in Environmental Science, Biogeochemistry or Soil Science with honours equivalent to second class honours (Division A) or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19
For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants able to commence in early 2023.

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section
• A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
• Names of two referees
• Research proposal

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 11:59pm on 01/03/2023

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line

Professor Sonya Marshall-Gradisnik
For Information about the project contact Dr Natalie Eaton-Fitch; Email: [email protected] or Dr Kiran Thapaliya; Email: [email protected]

• Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a Bachelors degree with honours (Class I) or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a substantial research component of a standard comparable to a Bachelor honours degree (Class I) or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment.  Applicants who have completed a Bachelors degree with honours (Class IIA) or a Masters degree of a comparable standard together with research experience and/or research outputs (e.g. published research papers or been awarded research funding) will be considered. These degrees should incorporate a research component in biomedical science or related.
• This scholarship is open to new and current domestic and international applicants.
• To be successful within this role, you must be able to develop technical laboratory and methodology skills, data analysis, and scientific writing.
• A competitive candidate will have knowledge of ME/CFS and Long COVID, statistical software packages, and laboratory techniques.

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• Transcript of latest degree completed that included a research component / dissertation.
• A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.

Looking to make a real difference in the world of environmental science? Join the Neurotox Lab at RMIT University and help us tackle the urgent issue of aquatic pollution. With an ever-increasing number of contaminants entering our waterways, we need your help to understand the ecological and behavioral consequences of exposure to these substances.

As a PhD candidate in our lab, you'll have the opportunity to focus on aquatic animals that interest you, from planarians and crustaceans to insects, snails, and fish. With access to cutting-edge techniques in behavioral ecotoxicology, you'll be able to investigate how exposure to emerging toxicants like pharmaceuticals, PFAS, and micro-/nanoplastics can impact animal behavior at the most fundamental, functional level.

Using state-of-the-art video tracking and advanced biotests, you'll develop new insights into the functional effects of contaminants on animal behavior. From unstimulated behaviors to phototaxis, thermal preference and cognitive responses, you'll explore a wide range of behavioral phenotypes, and help us identify the unique neurobiological mechanisms that underlie these changes.

At the Neurotox Lab, you'll be part of a world-class team who are making a real difference in the emerging field of eco-neurotoxicology. With a focus on understanding the complex relationships between pollution, animal behavior, and ecological consequences, we're helping to shape the future of environmental science.

So if you're looking for a PhD project that can truly make a difference, join us today on a great science adventure in Australia and become part of the solution to environmental challenges.

The applicants can apply for RMIT Higher Degree by Research International Scholarship upon being granted an offer of admission to an RMIT research training program. The deadline for the next International Scholarship round will be 15th September 2023.

Attention all PhD candidates with a passion for aquatic animals and the environment! We have an exciting opportunity for you to pioneer a ground-breaking project that will unlock the secrets of thermal preference behaviors in aquatic animals.

This multi-species screening project will uncover the intertwined aspects of temperature sensing and neuronal data processing that are fundamental for dynamic thermal adaptations and ecological fitness.

You will be part of an interdisciplinary team at the Neurotox Lab at RMIT University, one of Australia's leading experts in eco-neurotoxicology. Using state-of-the-art techniques including quantitative computer animal tracking, you will undertake a pioneering multi-species screening of thermotactic responses in aquatic animals, from native Australian invertebrates to fish. This part of the project will lay the foundation for the development of innovative ecotoxicity biotests.

But the project doesn't stop there! In the following stages, you will explore and make new discoveries on how exposure to emerging contaminants, such as pharmaceuticals, PFAS, and micro/nanoplastics, can alter thermal preference behaviors. This is of considerable importance, as thermal preference behaviors in aquatic animals can become key behavioral factors in toxicological assessment.

Join us at the forefront of this exciting and rapidly growing interdisciplinary field, and be part of a team that is making a difference in the world. Apply now to the Neurotox Lab at RMIT University and discover the world of thermal preference behaviors in aquatic animals.

The applicants can apply for RMIT Higher Degree by Research International Scholarship upon being granted an offer of admission to an RMIT research training program. The deadline for the next International Scholarship round will be 15th September 2023.