An opportunity currently exists in Earth / Environmental Science research of a rehabilitating coastal wetland, Sunshine Coast Biosphere, Queensland. The research team, led by Dr Gareth Chalmers, is seeking an enthusiastic scientist that has a passion for field work, rehabilitation of wetlands, and understanding of coastal processes and carbon dynamics.
Research will include, but not limited to, creation of wetland elevation/sedimentation models, monitoring salinity changes, hydroperiod models, as well as the use of cutting‐edge technology to determine carbon dynamics and organo‐mineral interactions (ie XPS).
The Blue Heart project is a unique opportunity and a 'living laboratory' that investigates whether rehabilitating wetlands can keep pace with local sea level rise (elevation -0.2 to 0.7m). The project will build on the preliminary findings of a 3-year project that shows changes in RSET-MH elevation, sedimentation rates and hydroperiods due to natural and man‐made variations.
Essential project aspects
* Strong Field / Safety Leadership on land and water (ie canoe)
* Extend RSET-MH measurement campaign and significance
* Maintain monitoring infrastructure in place
* Liaise with University staff, students and local government
* Build statistical and process-informed models
* Inform stakeholders on blue carbon sequestration outcomes
Ideal eligible candidates
* At least hold a Bachelor of Science in Earth/ Environmental disciplines or equivalent for MSc candidature
* BSc (Hons) or MSc completed or near completion for PhD candidature
* Essential: Field work leadership skill or willing to develop; as well as current driver's license
* Desirable: field instrumentation (ie loggers) experience; R/Python time-series/statistics; interest in coastal wetland processes
Funding
Some operational funds available and applicants can apply for a competitive research training scholarship (RTP). Domestic students may be eligible for a tuition fee scholarship. For international students please visit HDR Fee Structure for more information. Domestic students include Australian citizen; or New Zealand citizen; or Australian permanent residency visa holder; or Australian permanent humanitarian visa holder.
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