PhD Scholarship: Eco-Friendly Antifouling Co-Biocides in New Zealand, 2015

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Applications are invited for PhD Scholarship to work on a fully funded project “Eco-friendly Antifouling Co-biocides” at the University of Auckland. The project aims to develop “eco-friendly” co-biocides that work in synergy with existing primary biocides. The successful applicant will have a BSc (Hons) or MSc in Organic Chemistry, as well as an interest in marine biology and a willingness to learn techniques related to antifouling testing, ecotoxicology, and paint formulation. The candidate must meet the eligibility criteria to enroll at the University of Auckland. The application deadline is 30 August 2015.

Study Subject(s): Scholarship is awarded for a project on “Eco-friendly Antifouling Co-biocides ” to develop “eco-friendly” co-biocides that work in synergy with existing primary biocides.
Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing PhD programme at the University of Auckland.
Scholarship Provider: Biocide ToolBox (University of Auckland) and Cawthron Institute (Nelson, NZ), New Zealand
Scholarship can be taken at: New Zealand

Eligibility: The candidate must meet the eligibility criteria to enroll at the University of Auckland:
-Acceptance into a PhD is based on academic merit, but you must also demonstrate an ability to carry out research independently, and possess a high level of critical research skill and theoretical understanding. In general, acceptance is based on a relevant bachelors (honours) degree with first class or second class (division 1) honours, or a masters degree with first class or second class (division 1) honours, or its equivalent at a recognised institution.
-Direct entry from coursework masters (eg, MBA) is not normally permitted unless a bridging programme is undertaken.
-Acceptance is also subject to the availability of staff for supervision, and appropriate facilities.

Scholarship Open for International Students: New Zealand citizens can apply for this PhD scholarship.

Scholarship Description: A unique opportunity has arisen to start a fully funded PhD project under the supervision of Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble at the University of Auckland, in close collaboration with the Cawthron Institute, international partnerships and an industry-partner, in the sector of marine biofouling. Marine biofouling, the accumulation of micro and macroscopic organisms on surfaces submerged in the sea, is a universal problem that has traditionally been controlled using biocide-laced paints. However, these paints often have unacceptable environmental impacts; several antifouling formulations have been outlawed and remaining formulations face increasing regulatory scrutiny. Companies supplying marine antifouling formulations must seek alternative biocides that strike a balance between controlling marine overgrowth and environmental impacts.

Number of award(s): There is a PhD scholarship available to start a fully funded PhD project.

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? Fully-funded project – standard stipend NZD$25,000pa + travel allowance.

Selection Criteria: The successful applicant will have a BSc(Hons) or MSc in Organic Chemistry, as well as an interest in marine biology and a willingness to learn techniques related to antifouling testing, ecotoxicology, and paint formulation.

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: Applicants should contact Adeline Le Cocq (a.lecocq-at-auckland.ac.nz) to apply or for further details. Your application should enclose:
-Note of application
-CV
-Academic record
-2 referee reports from tenured academics

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 30 August 2015.

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