PhD Scholarship - Just, Healthy and Productive Cities

About the Scholarship
We are seeking applications from qualified candidates with a passion for achieving sustainable cities and with a keen interest in quantitative systems science. This scholarship is intended to enable research on housing and urban dynamics arising from a rise in telework; or workforce transition, knowledge production and diffusion associated with a shift towards circular economy.

The Centre has a distinct role within the broader field of urban transitions and aims to develop actionable research for Just, Healthy and Productive Cities. This requires a holistic assessment of the social, political and behavioural influences and innovations that shape cities.

We expect that the successful applicant will explore one of the following topics:
• Housing dynamics arising from the sharp rise in telework, and specifically to explore how households make choices to adapt now and into the future, and the implications on the bigger picture, including on environmental and equity outcomes.
• Workforce transition associated with a shift towards the Circular Economy, to better understand the barriers and policy changes that are needed to transition industries (such as construction or renewable energy) towards new ways of operating.

The successful candidate will contribute to the Centre’s publication and impact program and aspirations and will join a cohort of PhD students at the Centre and be involved in its vibrant research culture.

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne is a multi-sector university of science, technology and innovation with more than 54,000 students and 5,000 staff globally. We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online education to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways. Our mission is to be a world-class university, creating economic and social impact through science, technology and innovation. We aim to deliver future-ready learners, research with impact and innovative enterprise.

Be the innovator in the face of technological and social change with Swinburne’s Faculty of Health, Arts and Design. Leading edge research centres, strong ties to industry and commitment to high-quality, high-impact research allows you to understand humanity deeply, bring the real world to focus and make your mark.

About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:
• First Class Honours (H1) award or equivalent; or for exceptional candidates a H2A award.
• Familiarity and prior knowledge of main academic, policy and methodological debates and issues relating to your chosen field of interest.
• Evidence of prior research experience.
• Track record of peer-reviewed publication.

A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.

How to apply and further information
To view the position description or to start an application please click on 'apply' or ‘begin’ and submit a resume, cover letter that responds to the Key Selection Criteria (as listed in the position description) and a short research proposal relating to topics described above.

For further enquires please contact Associate Professor Magnus Moglia (mmoglia@swin.edu.au) or Associate Professor Christian Nygaard (anygaard@swin.edu.au)

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au

Should you require further support for an interview due to special needs or consideration, please contact Maree Norden, Manager Diversity & Inclusion at inclusion@swin.edu.au. For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au

Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation. We are proud of our commitment to equity and inclusion through key initiatives such as our Charter of Cultural Diversity, Pride@Swinburne Strategic Action Plan, Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Action Plan and our Reconciliation Action Plan. Equity and diversity are integral to our 2025 vision to be a world class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation.

Applications close at 5pm on 17 March 2021