PhD Scholarship in Planetary Science at Curtin University.

Job Summary

Category
Pre-doctoral / Graduate Positions
Institution
Curtin University
Number of Positions Available
1
Work Arrangement
In-Person

Job Description

We invite students of any nationality to apply for the 2018 Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarships for opportunities with Planetary Research at Curtin University based in Perth, Australia. We have multiple projects in the field of planetary science, for undergraduates with backgrounds in geology, astronomy, engineering, computer science, maths, physics.

Curtin University has the largest planetary science research program in Australia, inclusive of the Desert Fireball Network, and is looking to extend this vibrant and diverse team of over 20 staff, postdocs and students with new PhD opportunities.

Curtin Planetary has world class research strengths in a number of areas: the impact history of the solar system, impact modelling, and impact geology; analysis of meteorites to constrain solar system origins; the geological history of Mars and the Moon; and the Desert Fireball Network, which is the worlds largest planetary observational facility. Our engineers find applied solutions in support of pure research across all of these areas. Please visit fireballsinthesky.com.au/phd-projects to get to know the research areas and the team, or contact [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE: Application deadline September 21st 11:59pm AWST

Visit https://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/scholarships for further scholarship details, eligibility and to apply 

 

Compensation and Benefits

Included Benefits

RTP Stipend Scholarship per annum AUD$27,082 tax free plus top up travel allowance $10 000.

Application Details

Publication Start Date
2017 Aug 31
Application Deadline
2017 Sep 28

Inquiries

Name
Professor Phil Bland