Opportunities

Opportunities

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Candidates

Applications are invited from exceptional students wishing to undertake a Doctor of Philosophy degree in the Piggott Group. Prospective PhD candidates should first visit the Research Degrees website to familiarise themselves with admission, visa and English language requirements, fees, scholarships, rules and policies associated with the PhD program at Macquarie University. The School of Natural Sciences also has useful information regarding PhD programs in the School.

Scholarship opportunities are listed on the Graduate Research Scholarships website.

Prospective candidates meeting all entry requirements are invited to email Andrew Piggott to discuss their applications and possible research projects in the Group.

Graduate Diploma/Master of Research (MRes) Candidates

The Graduate Diploma of Research offers a unique combination of advanced coursework and research training that is designed to act as a foundation for further studies in a Masters degree or PhD.

The Master of Research (MRes) is a one-year (full-time, or part-time equivalent) research training program that is designed to equip students to complete a PhD within three years, if further research is their goal.

Prospective Grad Dip/MRes candidates are invited to email Andrew Piggott to discuss possible research projects in the Group.

Postdoctoral Researchers

Postdoctoral positions in the Piggott Group are limited by the availability of funds to cover salaries and research expenses. Applicants who are interested in applying for their own research fellowships are invited to email Andrew Piggott to discuss possible projects.

Domestic research fellowships:

  • Macquarie University Research Fellowships (MQRF)
  • Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher (DECRA)
  • National Health and Medical Research Council Fellowships (NHMRC)
  • Other funding bodies (MQ RO)
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