[PCST] Research on the beach – Postdoc and PhD opportunities in Perth, Western Australia

[Nancy Longnecker]

Does a project focused on the beaches of Australia interest you?  Are you interested in developing methodologies for evaluating impact of science outreach activities?

There is a Postdoctoral position (NOW) and PhD scholarship opportunities (for 2013) for projects below. Or join students in the Master of Science Communication program who do a one year dissertation on research of their choice as part of their course of studies.  www.communicatingscience.org/coursework/postgraduate-coursework

You would join an active research group at a research-intensive university (www.uwa.edu.au) in Perth, Western Australia. www.westernaustralia.com/au/

Our multicultural research group currently includes eight PhD students and five Masters students. Current research and coursework postgraduate students come from Australia, Canada, China, Japan, Malawi, Papua New Guineau, Portugal, Singapore and USA.

DEVELOPING EVALUATION TOOLS FOR SCIENCE ENGAGEMENT
Vibrant science engagement activities are given to diverse audiences across all Australian states and territories by enthusiastic and committed providers. Do these activities represent value for the time, energy and money spent providing them?

EVALUATING IMPACT OF EARTHWATCH'S TEACHWILD PROGRAM
Marine debris poses one of the greatest threats to Australia's unique marine ecosystems. TeachWild involves education of individuals, communities, businesses and government to increase understanding of key issues and increase sustainability behaviours.  Find out more about TeachWild at:  http://www.earthwatch.org/australia/our_work/education/erv/


Contact nancy.longnecker at uwa.edu.au for more information, send your cv and a brief expression of interest or discuss these and other opportunities with me at PCST in FLorence. 

Kind regards, Nancy

Assoc Prof Nancy Longnecker

Coordinator, Science Communication Program
School of Animal Biology, M092
The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway
Crawley, WA   6009

CRICOS Provider 0126G

ph: 61 8 6488 3926
email: nancy.longnecker at uwa.edu.au
www.communicatingscience.org
skype: nancylongnecker

There is no point explaining everything in the universe if no one is listening to you.    (UWA Sci Comm student)