Vacancies/Research Opportunites
PhD Studentship on Plant Diversity.
Applications are sought from suitably qualified candidates to undertake doctoral research on any aspect of plant taxonomy, plant diversity and the factors that govern this diversity. The project will be funded through the D.A. Webb studentship which was established in memory of Professor David Webb. The studentship will include EU fees and an annual stipend of €16,000 for three years as well as a modest fund to support travel and laboratory costs. The project will commence in September 2013 and the student will be based at the Botany Department in TCD; information on the department can be found at www.tcd.ie/Botany/
Potential candidates should first make contact with a potential supervisor in the Botany Department www.tcd.ie/Botany/staff/. The application should include an outline of the proposed research (500 words max) and the name of the proposed supervisor, and be submitted with a curriculum vitae which includes contact details for two referees. Deadline for applications is Monday 1st July 2013. Completed applications should be submitted to Professor Fraser Mitchell, Botany Dept., TCD, at fraser.mitchell@tcd.ie.
PhD Scholarship in Biodiversity & Conservation.
Applications are sought from suitably qualified candidates to undertake doctoral research on any aspect of biological diversity and its conservation; interdisciplinary studies are particularly welcome. The project will be funded through a TCBR studentship, which will include EU fees and an annual stipend of €16,000 for three years as well as a modest fund to support travel and laboratory costs. The project should reflect the research goals of the TCBR, and will commence in September 2013. The successful applicant will be registered in the School of Natural Sciences and linked with the TCBR. Applicants must NOT have started their research at the time of application. Information on the School can be found at http://www.naturalscience.tcd.ie/, and on the TCBR at http://www.tcd.ie/tcbr/.
Potential candidates should first make contact with a potential supervisor(s) in the School, see http://www.naturalscience.tcd.ie/, and follow links for further information on staff research interests. Applications must be submitted on the application form. Deadline for applications is Monday 15th July 2013. Completed applications should be submitted to the School of Natural Science, Trinity College, Dublin 2, at snsmast@tcd.ie.