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Fire management and biodiversity conservation in south-west forests

An exciting opportunity exists for a PhD project on the fire ecology of threatened mammals in south-western Australia. The project is part of a new strategic collaboration between the School of Science at Edith Cowan University and the WA Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. A core component of the project will be to assess the effects of fire management on threatened mammals in the southern jarrah forest, including chuditch, woylies, bandicoots and many other species. The field components will take place in the Upper Warren region, which is nationally significant for retaining original populations of many species that have been extirpated elsewhere. The student will also be supported to develop complementary research components related to fire regimes, threatened species ecology, habitat dynamics or other relevant topics. The project includes a $35k p.a. (tax-free) stipend and will be supervised by A/Prof Rob Davis (ECU) and Dr Tim Doherty (DBCA).

Important dates

Opens: 10-04-2025 Closes: 9-05-2025

Applies to

Domestic International Postgraduate Research

At a glance

An exciting opportunity exists for a PhD project on the fire ecology of threatened mammals in south-western Australia. The project is part of a new strategic collaboration between the School of Science at Edith Cowan University and the WA Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
The student will be affiliated with the Conservation and Biodiversity Research Centre in the School of Science at ECU and will benefit from a supportive team of supervisors, collaborating directly with industry, and having access to existing data and extensive equipment for their research.

Eligibility guidelines

  • A domestic student or an international student that has already confirmed their eligibility to study at ECU.
  • A first class honours degree or masters by research (not coursework) will be essential. Publications in high quality peer-reviewed journals arising from previous work are desirable.
  • Meet the entry requirements for a PhD at ECU. A mid-year 2025 start is preferred.

Selection Criteria

The project is suited to someone who is physically fit, enjoys conducting fieldwork and is eager to develop their skills in quantitative ecology and scientific writing. The successful applicant will be highly motivated, have good organisational and communication skills, and have an excellent academic record. A driver’s license is essential.

Terms and Conditions

All scholarships are awarded at ECU’s discretion.

How to apply

Please send the following documentation to robert.davis@ecu.edu.au and tim.doherty@dbca.wa.gov.au.

  • CV
  • Academic transcripts
  • Any scientific publications
  • A cover letter or email on why you are a good fit for the position

Further information

Enquiries can be directed to: robert.davis@ecu.edu.au

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