This project will apply modern genomic tools to investigate population connectivity, local adaptation and evolutionary histories for key nearshore, estuarine or freshwater species. The results will inform whether population structure is consistent with scales of assessment and management, and identify genetic diversity that may be important for population resilience. The successful candidate will receive training in genomic data generation and analysis, population genetic theory and applied fisheries science, and will work closely with fisheries researchers and managers. The project is suited to students with backgrounds in biology, ecology, fisheries science or related disciplines who have an interest in genomics and applied conservation or fisheries management.
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Benefits
Requirements
To be eligible, you must meet the entry requirements for a Masters or PhD at ECU.
Specifically, the preferred candidate must have:
- Bachelor's degree (Weighted Course Average Mark or WAM > 65) in ecology, conservation biology, molecular biology, marine science, or a related discipline (if applying for Masters).
- Master’s or 1st-class Honours degree in ecology, conservation biology, molecular biology, marine science, or a related discipline (if applying for PhD).
- Demonstrable experience in fish biology and/or fish ecology
- Strong skills in data analysis, including data visualisation.
- Proficiency in coding using R or other relevant platforms.
- Experience working with molecular genetics, population genetics or genomics (desirable)
Selection criteria
An understanding of fish or invertebrate biology, ecology, and population dynamics
- Experience with data management, statistical analysis, and data visualisation (essential)
- Demonstrable molecular wet lab skills, such as DNA extraction or genomic library preparation (desirable)
- Experience with programming languages and coding, such as R, Python or Unix (desirable)
Application Documents
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- 1-page proposal
- And a brief document (at most 2-pages) addressing the selection criteria
- In your 1-page proposal, describe how molecular genetic techniques can be used for fishery resource management. Discuss your ideas for applying molecular genetic techniques to study nearshore, estuarine and/or freshwater resources in mid-western and south-western Australia, and how this can improve sustainability
Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026
Application Deadline
June 15, 2026How To Apply
- To apply please send your Application Documents to Dr Sean Buckley (email: [email protected])
For more information, kindly visit the ECU Scholarship webpage.
