Fully funded PhD scholarship in Biological Anthropology
This opportunity is linked to the Australian Research Council Discovery Project titled 'Unravelling the secrets of tooth enamel: implications for human evolution'. The project aims to generate novel insights about the form and function of dental enamel and its significance in primate evolution.
The PhD student will study the effect of wear on tooth function in primates and understand the role of enamel thickness in living and extinct hominoid species. High-resolution 3D digital models of teeth, 3D scanners, micro-CT data, and engineering software will be used for this purpose.
The successful candidate will join the Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology and work under the supervision of Associate Professor Luca Fiorenza and Associate Professor Jing Fu from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
Minimum Requirements
* A master's degree in biological anthropology, comparative biology, or a related field is required.
* Experience in human and non-human skeletal biology and knowledge of statistical analysis are desirable.
* The ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team is advantageous.
PhD Entry Requirements and Scholarship Eligibility
Candidates must meet the Monash University minimum requirements for admission to a PhD. Applicants should have:
* A bachelor's degree of at least four years in a relevant discipline with 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 proficiency meeting the minimum requirements set by Monash University.
How to Apply
* Provide a cover letter describing your research interests and why you would like to undertake a PhD;
* 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).
This scholarship is open to domestic and international students who meet the minimum requirements.