Centre for Health Economics - Monash Business School · 3 weeks ago
PhD Opportunity - Indigenous (Energy)
Campus, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$52K/yr - $52K/yrMonash University is inviting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applications for a fully funded, 3.5-year PhD scholarship through the Monash Energy Institute. The role focuses on advancing First Nations’ peoples interests in the Australian energy transition through innovative and interdisciplinary research.
Research
Responsibilities
Outline how their research will advance First Nations’ Peoples interests in the Australian energy transition
Realise energy justice for First Nations communities through different energy systems
Explore the impacts of prepayment meters in remote communities and identify alternatives
Investigate the health-related impacts of energy insecurity
Support Indigenous people in accessing, operating, maintaining and caring for consumer energy resources
Bring Indigenous futures perspectives and knowledge systems into visions and scenarios for the energy transition
Map/visualise Indigenous knowledge of climate and weather to support energy forecasting and planning
Qualification
Required
Applicants should have strong knowledge in a discipline or background that supports them to undertake the proposed project (e.g. human-centred computing/ computer science, engineering, social science, science, community development)
They will be committed to undertaking research that supports First Nations people and communities in accessing and realising the benefits of the energy transition
The selection committee will evaluate applicants holistically and prioritise First Nations applicants with research and/or professional experience and a strong academic track record in a relevant discipline or interdisciplinary area
Applicants will be considered provided that they fulfil the criteria for PhD admission at Monash University
Candidates are welcome to make contact, to discuss their proposals and areas of interest before submitting their applications
EOIs Shall Comprise: The completed HDR Expression of Interest Form, Cover letter, Evidence of academic transcripts and qualifications, A curriculum vitae, including a list of any published works
Benefits
$8,000pa top-up stipend
$4,000 for the duration of the candidature to support research costs such as fieldwork or conference participation, including Monash Graduate Research Office (MGRO) Travel Grant valued up to $1,265.
Additional support from the Monash Energy Institute
Ongoing support and guidance from the Indigenous Research Team: Indigenous@monash.edu
Company
Centre for Health Economics - Monash Business School
The Centre for Health Economics at Monash Business School is one of the world's leading research groups in the economic analysis of health and health care.
Founded in 1991
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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