Are you interested in ecology, environmental change and ecosystem stability? The Ghedini Lab at Monash University, Australia, is recruiting a PhD candidate to investigate how organismal physiology influences the stability of ecological communities.
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Summary
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Benefits
- $37,143 annually
- A full-time PhD opportunity in a growing and friendly lab at Monash University, subject to securing a scholarship.
- Integration in an international MSCA Doctoral Network with opportunities to collaborate with researchers in Europe and Japan.
- Monash offers competitive generous scholarships that cover tuition fees, stipend, and typically include relocation allowance.
- An internationally recognized university that supports research excellence: Monash is part of the Group of Eight, an alliance of leading Australian Universities that supports excellence in research and teaching, with a broad network of international connections.
- Access to Monash’ facilities for marine work, microscopy, flowcytometry, and worldleading facilities to measure species traits (Australian Synchrotron)
Requirements
- A motivated researcher with a keen interest in community ecology.
- A Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours or equivalent grades for Master’s Degree in biology, ecology, marine biology, environmental sciences, or closely related field.
- A peer-reviewed publication (particularly as first-author) is not essential, but will strongly increase the chances of securing a scholarship.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- A demonstrated capacity to work independently and as part of a team.
- A high level of motivation and enthusiasm for the research topic and to perform laboratory work.
- Experience in statistical analysis in R (or similar).
- Applicants must meet Monash University PhD scholarship eligibility criteria, including English language requirements, which can be checked on the How to Apply page.
Selection Process
- Recruitment will follow open, transparent, and merit-based recruitment principles.
- Applications will first be assessed by the main supervisor based on eligibility, scientific excellence, motivation, fit with the project, and potential to contribute to the ReDiLEEP doctoral network.
- Selected students will be supported to apply for a Monash scholarship and will then be ranked competitively according to Monash scholarship regulations and ranking guidelines.
Application Documents
Applications should include:
- A cover letter describing your motivation for the position, relevant experience, and fit with DC13 (max 2 pages).
- A curriculum vitae with details of any publication is available.
- Copies of degree certificates and transcripts.
- Contact details of two referees.
Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026
Application Deadline
September 30, 2026How To Apply
- Please submit your application in English by 30 September 2026 as a single PDF file via email to Giulia Ghedini (giulia.ghedini [at] monash.edu).
For more information, kindly visit the Monash University webpage.
