PhD - Biological Sciences - Development of a rotenone rapid assay and assessment of non-target impacts of rotenone use
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Position: PhD candidate (Fixed-term for three years) Topic: Development of a rotenone rapid assay and assessment of non-target impacts of rotenone use University of Waikato Department of Biological Sciences Faculty of Science and Engineering Our project team, Lake Ecosystem Restoration New Zealand (www.LERNZ.co.nz), hosted by the Department of Biological Sciences, University of Waikato, seeks a PhD student to develop a rotenone rapid assay and explore impacts of rotenone use on non-target native species. The student will be aligned with our Freshwater Outcome Based Investment in Lake Biodiversity, a 10 year research programme (July 2005 to June 2015), funded by the Ministry of Science and Innovation (MSI). Applicants should have a BSc (Hons) in chemistry, biological sciences, earth sciences, engineering or some aligned field. Strong chemistry background and problem solving skills would be highly desirable. The successful applicant will have good communication skills, strong work ethic and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary research team. Experience working with fish or other aquatic organisms is highly desirable. Project objectives include developing a rotenone assay to assist with the removal of invasive aquatic pest in New Zealand’s waterways. Additional objectives include: determining the effectiveness of rotenone in peat lake conditions, impacts on non-target species and application strategies. Scholarship will be NZ$25,000 per year plus full tuition fees for three years. Please submit a CV, professional references and cover letter to: Jo Faber Research Manager - OBI Email: j.faber@waikato.co.nz Applications close 30 January 2012
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