OpenFieldCentre for Marine Ecosystems Research (CMER) Postdoctoral Fellowship
Two-year research appointment at the Centre for Marine Ecosystems Research, examining blue carbon sequestration in Australian seagrass meadows, coastal mangrove restoration, and marine heatwave recovery.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Marine Ecology, Biological Oceanography, or Coastal Environmental Science.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Published works in blue carbon ecosystems, seagrass dynamics, or coastal biogeochemical cycling.
- Recommendation letters
- Two research references.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Annual research fellowship of AUD $85,000 to $98,000 plus 17% superannuation and boat research time
- Application fee
- AUD $0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable; salaried postdoctoral appointment.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Project fellowship review)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Edith Cowan University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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