Projects include:

- Determining how environmental flows influence river food webs: Conduct regular field work sampling water quality and invertebrates in rivers, perform lab work and modelling to develop flow ecology relationships and make recommendations on environmental flows to improve ecosystem health. Primary supervisor: James Hitchcock
- Understanding coldwater pollution and its impacts on ecosystems: Field work in dams and rivers to understand temperature dynamics and its impacts on downstream food webs from plankton to fish. Primary supervisor: James Hitchcock
- Using macrophytes to control algal blooms: Field and lab work to determine what plant species are best at controlling algal blooms and the best approaches for using them in reservoirs and lakes. Primary supervisor: Simon Mitrovic
- Understanding the causes of algal blooms and microbial contamination in rivers: Investigate the key drivers of blooms and sources of microbial contamination using a mixture of lab and field work. Primary supervisor: Simon Mitrovic
- Generous financial support: Tax-free stipend. All project expenses including accommodation,



meals and project expenses are covered.
- Supportive and experienced research group, working closely as a team.
- Industry and community collaboration, with experience across government and industry partners.
- Conference and travel funding for attendance at at least one international conference.
- Access to cutting-edge facilities and skill development at UTS.
- Field work opportunities across the country.

Selection Criteria:

- BSc (Honours) or equivalent in environmental science, ecology or a closely related field. Candidates without honours but with relevant experience may be considered for Masters.
- Experience in field work, teamwork, statistical analysis, working with large datasets, and familiarity with concepts in aquatic ecology.

NB: Only domestic students (permanent Australian residents or Recent Zealand citizens) can apply. Stipend: $39,000-$50,000 per year for 3.5 years. Honours students are also encouraged to enquire ($6,000 stipends for honours projects).

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