Forum : Education and training          Submit New Topic Topic:PhD projects/ postgraduate opportunities Name:R Woods Date:22/07/2005 11:57:56 AM Email:rwoods@zoo.nsw.gov.au Phone: Name Date Of Event Posted Details Ann Gaskin 07/09/2010 Veterinary Post Graduate Opportunities @ the School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Murdoch University (WA) • Master of Veterinary Studies (Conservation Medicine) One year full time (the program can be undertaken in part time mode) • Postgraduate Certificate in Veterinary Conservation Medicine Six month full time (the program can be undertaken in part time mode) Deadline for submission of applications is 31st October 2010. Further information: Can be accessed from Courses on Offer at: http://www.vetbiomed.murdoch.edu.au/Administrative queries related to these programs and the application process should be directed to: Ann Glaskin, School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, via email: conservationmedicine@murdoch.edu.au or telephone: (61 8) 9360 2640. T Grillo 07/09/2010 Animal Internships collects information about volunteer opportunities and internships involving animals. It presents the information in one easily searchable database through a wiki internet site. http://animalinternships.wikia.com/wik i/Animal_Internships_Wiki T Grillo 07/09/2010 The ARC/NHMRC Research Network for Parasitology Researcher Exchange Training and Travel Award The ARC/NHMRC Research Network for Parasitology Researcher Exchange Training and Travel Award scheme has been an outstanding success and young researchers are particularly encouraged to apply for assistance. Final Closing Date for Network Travel Award applications in 2010: Friday 1 October 2010.For more information see the Network website http://parasite.org.au/arcnet/funding/ T Grillo 05/07/2010 Volunteer research assistant for dolphin study in Western Australia Opening for a volunteer research assistant in Western Australia. A full-time assistant is needed from now until the end of September. Please see below for details. If interested contact: Shannon McCluskey: ShazzaMcC@yahoo.com or S.McCluskey@murdoch.edu.au T Grillo 14/03/2010 30/03/2010 PhD x 2 Quantitative risk assessment of wildlife disease emergence across the EU (Edinburgh. UK) A major new EU project, WildTech, aims to develop a pan European wildlife disease surveillance system through the use of nucleic acid and serology arrays capable of screening large numbers of wildlife samples for hundreds of pathogens. Two associated PhD projects will focus on (1) the spatial and temporal statistical analyses of infections within EU wildlife communities and (2) Quantitative assessment of wildlife disease risk through simulation modeling of infection dynamics in EU host communities. Follow link to find out more: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AAU400/phd-studentship-in-emerging-wildlife-disease-surveillance-in-the-eu/ T Grillo 15/03/2010 30/03/2010 Institute for Sustainable Futures - Research Fellow – Kangaroo Think Tank (UTS, Sydney, NSW) We are currently seeking a researcher who will conduct research to support a new UTS initiative: the Kangaroo Think Tank. The Think Tank aims to reconnect the Australian community to kangaroos in a sustainable landscape, promote the wellbeing of kangaroo populations, and explore non-lethal management methods. The position will have a strong research and policy focus and will require the ability to work both independently and in a team under the direction of a research advisory committee. Suitable candidates will need to have a demonstrated track record in integrating science and policy, and support the humane and non-lethal management of kangaroo populations. For further information including the criteria see: http://www.jobs.uts.edu.au/job/job_details.cfm?id=447294&from= T Grillo 01/03/2010 Volunteers… Tasmanian devils need your help! Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD) is a fatal condition that is currently affecting most populations of Tassie devils. The University of Tasmania 's School of Zoology is undertaking several research projects. Volunteer work involves: Live Trapping, Radio Tracking, Field Data scribing. Accommodation, food, transport and parks & wildlife passes provided. Dates: 10-21 May 2010. For more information visit: http://www.zoo.utas.edu.au/devil_ftd/devvolunt_feb.htm T Grillo 01/03/2010 American Association of Zoo Veterinarian – International Conference Scholarships AAZV’s International Committee is pleased to announce the International Conference Scholarship call for applications. The goal of the scholarship is to provide financial aid to zoo and wildlife veterinarians from foreign countries to attend the annual AAZV conference. Grants will usually be awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000-$2,000. The funds are made possible by the voluntary contributions of individual AAZV members, the public and fundraising efforts by AAZV / International Committee members. All international members are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants from developing countries with demonstrable financial needs and focused educational/ conservation goals. Follow link to find out more and download forms to apply: http://www.aazv.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=689 Deadline for application is May 30th 2010. T Grillo 01/03/2010 Wildlife and Conservation Medicine Residency (Auckland, NZ)Wildlife and Conservation Medicine Residency Program Applications are invited from qualified veterinarians for a three year full time residency and Research Masters by Training (RMT) in Wildlife and Conservation Medicine. The residency program will be based at the New Zealand Centre for Conservation Medicine, and is offered in conjunction with Murdoch University School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences. Further information: An information pack, including the details of application requirements, can be obtained by emailing Kirsten Derry on Kirsten.derry@aucklandcity.govt.nz Additional queries: Additional queries may be directed to Dr Richard Jakob-Hoff, Senior Veterinarian – Conservation and Research; phone +64 9 360 4704 or Richard.Jakob-Hoff@aucklandcity.govt.nz Applicants must address the application requirements as detailed in the information pack. Closing date: applications must be lodged no later than Friday 26 March 2 T Grillo 11/02/2010 WDA STUDENT AWARDS COMPETITION - 2010 Each year the Wildlife Disease Association (WDA) sponsors student awards competitions. At the 2010 WDA meeting, students are encouraged to compete for four awards: 1)Graduate Student Research Recognition Award 2)Graduate Student Scholarship Award 3)Terry Amundson Student Presentation Award 4) Student Poster Award Additional information concerning application requirements and judging criteria are available on the WDA website at: http://www.wildlifedisease.org/Student_Awards.htm. Applicants for all awards must be student members of the WDA at the time applications or abstracts are received. Information about WDA student membership can be found at: http://www.wildlifedisease.org/membership.htm. Further information is also attached. 1 2          Submit New Topic

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