FULLY FUNDED PHD SCHOLARSHIP

First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions: PhD Positions Application Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Australia/Melbourne) Country: Australia Type of Contract: Not Applicable Job Status: Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description FULLY FUNDED PHD SCHOLARSHIP Monash Postgraduate Scholarship in Animal Behaviour and Evolutionary Ecology School of Biological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia The School of Biological Sciences at Monash University is offering a fully funded PhD scholarship to an outstanding student for research in one of the following projects: Diversification and conservation of Australia's lizards (Prof. David Chapple): Species diversity, ecology and conservation status of northern Australia's remarkable lizard fauna under climate change, invasives and habitat loss. (Lab: https://www.chapplelab.com ) Why is genetic variation for fitness so high? (A/Prof. Tim Connallon): Meta-analysis and modelling of why additive genetic variance for fitness is so high, and what it means for adaptation and population viability (no prior modelling experience needed). (Lab: https://www.monash.edu/science/schools/biological-sciences/staff/timc ) Endosymbiont interactions and evolutionary conflict (Prof. Damian Dowling): How mitochondrial, Wolbachia and nuclear genomes interact to shape host fitness, reproduction and adaptation. (Lab: https://damiandowlinglab.org ) Physiological basis of response diversity (Dr Giulia Ghedini): How variation and evolution in species physiology propagate through interactions to stabilise ecological communities under global change. (Lab: https://www.giuliaghedini.com ) Behaviour and the spread of infectious disease (A/Prof. Matthew Hall): Using Drosophila and high-throughput tracking to uncover how infection risk reshapes social behaviour and drives the spread of disease. (Lab: https://mattdhall.com ) Climate adaptation in the wild (Prof. Anne Peters): Fitness, genomic (5000+ SNP) and multi-generation pedigree data to test the evolutionary potential for climate adaptation in a wild population. (Lab: https://petersresearchgroup.org ) The evolution of metabolic rate and life history (Prof. Craig White): Meta-analysis and laboratory artificial selection to dissect how physiological and life-history traits evolve together, and how animals evolve to cope with environmental stressors in the Anthropocene. (Lab: https://evolutionaryphysiology.com/members/craig-white/ ) Wildlife behavioural responses to a changing world (Prof. Bob Wong): How multiple anthropogenic stressors (pollution, climate change, invasive species) reshape behaviour and its ecological and evolutionary consequences. (Lab: https://www.bobwonglab.org ) WHAT THE SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS Tuition for the complete PhD degree. Stipend: a tax-free living allowance set at the Monash Graduate Research Scholarship rate (AUD 41,100 per year in 2027). Overseas Student Health Cover for international students. Relocation allowance: AUD 1,000 for interstate, AUD 2,000 for overseas. Conference travel allowance. Project support: funding to resource the research (fieldwork, consumables, equipment, analysis). MONASH SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES The School has a large, diverse and supportive group of PhD students from all around the world. We are committed to providing a work place that is productive and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, nationality or religion. The School is one of Australia's largest and most active research communities in behavioural and evolutionary biology, working alongside internationally recognised researchers across terrestrial, freshwater and marine systems. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR We welcome applications from domestic and international candidates who hold, or expect to complete, an Honours degree or Master's degree (that includes at least 25% research) or equivalent research training in biology, zoology, ecology, evolutionary biology or a related field, with a strong academic record. HOW TO APPLY Complete the application form at https://forms.gle/ia9t4KPD3FKTz1bs8 (or email matthew.piper@monash.edu to request the link), supplying all information requested. The form asks you to nominate your project of interest, as well as for information about your academic track record, a short statement describing what interests you and why, together with the names and contacts of two referees. Candidates will be shortlisted by the School Higher Degrees Committee ahead of interview. Applications close: 15 November 2026. Start date: the first available intake will be early 2027. Where to apply Website: https://forms.gle/ia9t4KPD3FKTz1bs8 Requirements Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications: An Honours degree or Master's degree (that includes at least 25% research) or equivalent research training in biology, zoology, ecology, evolutionary biology or a related field, with a strong academic record. Languages: ENGLISH Level: Good Additional Information Benefits Tuition for the complete PhD degree. Stipend: a tax-free living allowance set at the Monash Graduate Research Scholarship rate (AUD 41,100 per year in 2027). Overseas Student Health Cover for international students. Relocation allowance: AUD 1,000 for interstate, AUD 2,000 for overseas. Conference travel allowance. Project support: funding to resource the research (fieldwork, consumables, equipment, analysis). Eligibility criteria Open to domestic and international candidates. Selection process Complete the application form at https://forms.gle/ia9t4KPD3FKTz1bs8 (or email matthew.piper@monash.edu to request the link). Candidates will be shortlisted by the School Higher Degrees Committee ahead of interview. Applications close 15 November 2026; first available intake early 2027. Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Monash University Country: Australia State/Province: Victoria City: Clayton Postal Code: 3800 Street: 25 Rainforest Walk Contact State/Province: Victoria City: Clayton Website: https://www.monash.edu/science/schools/biological-sciences Street: 25 Rainforest Walk Postal Code: 3800 E-Mail: matthew.piper@monash.edu