在西悉尼大学Hawkersbury Institute for the Environment已经交流学习近5个月，虽然西悉尼大学排名十分靠后，但是HIE研究所在气候变化生态学、土壤生态学研究方面属于后起之秀，学院集中了来自欧美的众多实力不俗的学者。

现在替访问学校的导师发布一则招聘博士研究生的广告。Brajesh K. Singh毕业于帝国理工大学，在英国从事研究工作近八年，现在在University of Western Syndey的Hawkersbury Institute for the Environment担任副教授。Braj的个人网页：http://www.uws.edu.au/hie/people/researchers/associate_professor_brajesh_singh#grants

现在有两个博士职位open，联合培养导师为美国明尼苏达大学的Peter Reich教授。博士待遇为每年225,000 RMB。

看到消息的并且感兴趣的，欢迎联系Braj本人详细垂询。本人就在Braj的研究组学习，认为这是非常好的机会。

HAWKESBURY INSTITUTE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

TwoPhD scholarships are available for active, dynamic individuals with expertiseand interests in soil microbiology, carbon and greenhouse gas analyses,molecular microbial ecology and biodiversity-ecosystem function relations.

SCHOLARSHIP 1 – MICROBIAL MODULATORS OF SOIL CARBON

STORAGE

Thisproject focuses on the impact of microbial communities on soil aggregate sizeand their role in soil carbon storage. Supervisors: A/Prof Brajesh Singh andProf Ian Anderson.

SCHOLARSHIP 2 – ECOLOGICAL THEORY TO EXPLAIN MICROBIAL

REGULATION OF SOIL FUNCTION

Thisproject will address the question of whether ecological theory developed forplants and animals explains microbial regulation of soil function. Supervisors:A/Prof Brajesh Singh and Prof Peter Reich.

Eachproject will use a combination of cutting edge theoretical framework,functional assays and state-of-the-art molecular and metagenomic approaches.Candidates will be provided with extensive training in appropriatemethodologies, in addition to statistics, scientifi c writing and presentationskills.

CRITERIA

Thesuccessful applicant should:

» demonstrateexcellent academic performance in a field related to the proposed research

» holdqualifications and/or experience equivalent to an Australian First ClassBachelor Honours degree

» behighly motivated to undertake further study at an advanced level

» demonstratethe ability to organise and work independently

Internationalapplicants must also demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the Englishlanguage.

Pleaserefer to the University’s web site for information about the English languageRequirements:

(http://www.uws.edu.au/international/admissions/english_language_

requirement)

WHAT DOES THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDE?

» Taxfree stipend of $34,653 per annum and a funded place in the doctoral degree.International candidates with a strong track record may be offered a tuitionfee waiver.

» Fundingis also available for project costs and conference travel.

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

» Applicantsshould discuss their research aspirations and eligibility with AssociateProfessor Brajesh Singh before applying: b.singh@uws.edu.au, phone +61 245701329

» Contactthe Office of Research Services to discuss enrolment and scholarships: HDRscholarships@uws.edu.au phone+61 2 4736 0966

» Browsethe web for more information about the Hawkesbury Institute for theEnvironment: http://www.uws.edu.au/hie

HOW TO APPLY

» Submitan application form, CV and one page research proposal that fits with the broadaims of the project as outlined above by the closing date. The application formcan be downloaded from the web: http://www.uws.edu.au/research/scholarships

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 12 March 2013