Fully funded PhD scholarship (3.5 years) in Biological Anthropology
Submitted: 02/07/2025
Submitted By: Luca Fiorenza
Department: Anatomy and Developmental Biology
Institution: Monash University
Job type: Other
Apply by: 03/02/2025
Application Email: luca.fiorenza@monash.edu
Application URL:
PhD Scholarship – Fully funded PhD scholarship (3.5 years) in Biological Anthropology
Location: Monash Clayton Campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 3.5-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: The successful applicant will receive a tax-free stipend, at the current value of $36,063 per annum 2025 full-time rate, as per the Monash Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend www.monash.edu/study/fees-scholarships/scholarships/find-a-scholarship/research-training-program-scholarship#scholarship-details.
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The Opportunity
The Palaeodiet Research Lab is seeking to expand its existing excellence in the area of Biological Anthropology through a new appointment of a PhD student with a strong interest in dental anthropology. This position is linked to the Australian Research Council Discovery Project titled “Unravelling the secrets of tooth enamel: implications for human evolution” (DP250100091), where we are planning to generate novel insights about the form and function of dental enamel and its significance in primate evolution. The PhD project will focus to study the effect of wear on tooth function in primates, and to understand the role of enamel thickness in living and extinct hominoid species. The PhD student will use high-resolution 3D digital models of teeth, 3D scanner, micro-CT data and engineering software.
The PhD student will join the Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology, one of the strongest research and teaching departments in the field and will be work under the supervision of Associate Professor Luca Fiorenza and Associate Professor Jing Fu from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
The candidate should hold a master’s degree in biological anthropology, comparative biology or a related field. Ideally, the candidate will have experience in human and non-human skeletal biology and a good knowledge of statistical analysis. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team would be advantageous. The PhD scholarship is open to domestic and international students.
PhD entry requirements and scholarship eligibility:
Candidates will need to fulfil the Monash University minimum requirements for admission to a PhD detailed here:
www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum
Applicants should have:
• a bachelor’s degree of at least four years in a relevant discipline, which includes a research thesis or project, with a minimum overall average grade of an honours degree equivalent to the Second Class Honours Division A;
• or a master's degree in a relevant discipline which includes a research thesis or project equivalent to at least 25 percent of one year of full-time study, with a minimum overall average grade of honours equivalent to the Second Class Honours Division A;
• English language: For entry to Monash University, you must meet the minimum English language requirements. You need to achieve the minimum scores shown for any of the recognised English language tests. For example, for the IELTS (Academic) test, the overall score must be at least 6.5 (with not less than 6.0 in reading, listening, speaking and 6.0 in writing).
How to apply: To express your interest in this scholarship and PhD research opportunity, we request candidates provide:
• A cover letter describing your research interests and why you would like to undertake a PhD (maximum one page)
• A CV including qualifications, academic achievements, list of publications, work history and references
• A copy of your academic transcript(s)
• English Language Certificate (if needed)
Enquiries
For specific questions about the position please contact Associate Professor Luca Fiorenza (luca.fiorenza@monash.edu)
Closing date
You should send your application via email to Associate Professor Luca (luca.fiorenza@monash.edu) Sunday 2 March 2024, 11:55 pm AEDT.