PhD Scholarship in studying the benefits of private land conservation

$34,841 per year.

One (1).

The position will be open to Australian and international applicants and standard RMIT PhD eligibility requirements will apply. 

Applicants should meet the following essential criteria: 

• Qualifications and/or professional experience in one or more of: social science, ecology/conservation or environmental economics
• A demonstrated capacity to implement or learn qualitative and quantitative methods relevant to understanding socio-ecological systems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• An ability to work collaboratively and productively as part of a team

Desirable criteria:

• A publication record with one or more publications in peer-reviewed journals or conference proceedings, ideally in an area related to the project
• Demonstrated interest or experience in one or more of biodiversity conservation, protected areas, private land conservation
• Interest in undertaking interdisciplinary research and learning across a range of disciplines

The PhD research may involve travel to one or more case study PPAs, which have been identified in Western Australia, South Australia, NSW, and Victoria.

To apply, please send a CV and Cover Letter describing how you meet the eligibility criteria to: 

Dr Ascelin Gordon: ascelin.gordon@rmit.edu.au

Applications are open now.

7 April 2024.

The PhD research may involve travel to one or more case study PPAs, which have been identified in Western Australia, South Australia, NSW, and Victoria.

Dr Ascelin Gordon (ascelin.gordon@rmit.edu.au)