The student will assist in the analysis of at-sea movements and behaviour of numerous marine mammal (fur seals) and seabird (little penguins, gannets, shearwaters etc.) species in south-eastern Australia in relation to environmental variables. The student will develop skills in interpreting data from GPS tracking, dive behaviour loggers, accelerometers and animal-borne cameras. In addition, the work will involve developing skills in numerous relevant R packages. If conditions and logistics are available, the student may have an opportunity to collect additional data in the field.
Language requirements:
English or French
Specific competences required :
A high level of competence in R is required.
Safety issues:
If field work is conducted, students will be inducted in all relevant safety procedures.
Accommodation possibilities :
There may be accommodation available on campus but cheaper options can be found externally.
Numerous websites will provide insights into costs:
https://flatmates.com.au;
https://urbanest.com.au/melbourne/;
https://www.student.com/au/melbourne?sort=commute_time_walking&university_slug=deakin-university https://sha.com.au/locations/
Additional costs to be covered by the student:
Yes
Describe the additional costs to be covered by the student:
The student is expected to cover all their living costs when not in the field.
