Degree type
PhD
Closing date
25 September 2023
Campus
Hobart
Citizenship requirement
Domestic / International
About the research project
The evolution of land plants has been characterized by major transitions in the ways that plants regulate their hydration. Many bryophytes are characterized by desiccation-tolerance, while flowering plants tend to maintain their hydration within very narrow margins. This project aims to understand the prerequisites and trade offs associated with different water regulation strategies in representative bryophytes, ferns, conifers and angiosperms. Strategies will be characterized using anatomical and physiological techniques to measure traits associated with different strategies and to understand their relationships. A focus in water transport, water use, desiccation tolerance, osmotic regulation and photosynthetic performance will provide a detailed insight into the benefits and limitations of contrasting strategies employed across the land plant phylogeny.
Primary Supervisor
Meet Prof Tim BrodribbFunding
Applicants will be considered for a Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship or Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS) which, if successful, provides:
- a living allowance stipend of $31,500 per annum (2023 rate, indexed annually) for 3.5 years
- a relocation allowance of up to $2,000
- a tuition fees offset covering the cost of tuition fees for up to four years (domestic applicants only)
If successful, international applicants will receive a University of Tasmania Fees Offset for up to four years.
As part of the application process you may indicate if you do not wish to be considered for scholarship funding.
Other funding opportunities and fees
For further information regarding other scholarships on offer, and the various fees of undertaking a research degree, please visit our Scholarships and fees on research degrees page.
Eligibility
Applicants should review the Higher Degree by Research minimum entry requirements.
Ensure your eligibility for the scholarship round by referring to our Key Dates.
Additional eligibility criteria specific to this project/scholarship:
- Applicants must be able to undertake the project on-campus
Selection Criteria
The project is competitively assessed and awarded. Selection is based on academic merit and suitability to the project as determined by the College.
Additional essential selection criteria specific to this project:
- Experience in plant water relations
Application process
- Select your project, and check that you meet the eligibility and selection criteria, including citizenship;
- Contact Prof Tim Brodribb to discuss your suitability and the project's requirements; and
- In your application:
- Copy and paste the title of the project from this advertisement into your application. If you don’t correctly do this your application may be rejected.
- Submit a signed supervisory support form, a CV including contact details of 2 referees and your project research proposal.
- Apply prior to 25 September 2023.
Full details of the application process can be found under the 'How to apply' section of the Research Degrees website.
Following the closing date applications will be assessed within the College. Applicants should expect to receive notification of the outcome by email by the advertised outcome date.
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