2017 Monash PhD in Indigenous Cultures and Histories - Expressions of Interest
Jeremy Ash
Dear all,
Please see below for details regarding an exciting new PhD opportunity in the Indigenous Cultures and Histories doctoral program, Monash Indigenous Studies Centre, Monash University. Note, applications close Friday 28 July 2017, 11.55 pm AEST.
regards, Jeremy
2017 Monash PhD in Indigenous Cultures and Histories
Faculty / Portfolio: Faculty of Arts, Historical Studies Graduate Research Program
Location: Clayton campus, Monash University
Supervisor: Professor Lynette Russell, Monash Indigenous Studies Centre
Remuneration: The successful applicant will receive a Faculty of Arts Research Living Allowance. Current value: $26,682 p.a. 2017 full-time rate (tax-free stipend); (indexed plus allowances as per RTP/MGE stipend conditions: http://www.monash.edu/graduate-research/future-students/support/scholarship-conditions-of-award)
The Opportunity
A PhD position is being sought in the Indigenous Cultures and Histories doctoral program in conjunction with the Deep Time Indigenous Ecologies Focus Program, the ARC Centre of Excellence in Australian Biodiversity and Heritage, and the Taungurung Clans Aboriginal Corporation to explore the history and/ or archaeology of the Taungurung people of Central Victoria. Potential doctoral projects include, but are not limited to, historical and/ or archaeological enquiries exploring people-environment relations, Indigenous water use and limnology, hunting practices, mobility, rock art studies.
The successful candidate will also work alongside researchers in the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage (CABAH), which is a major new research and education initiative that brings together leading Australian universities with strategically important Australian and international partners. CABAH’s goal is to tell the epic story of Australia’s rich and distinctive natural and human history by revolutionising our knowledge of the events and processes that have shaped this nation, and combining that knowledge with cutting-edge modelling techniques to manage and protect our natural and cultural resources into the future. The candidate will have access to interdisciplinary research support where needed, including specialist dating, climate and environmental research.
Please note applicants who already hold a PhD will not be considered.
Candidate Requirements
The successful applicant will have an excellent academic track record in one of more of the following: Indigenous Archaeology, Indigenous History, Indigenous Studies. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are particularly encouraged to apply.
Applicants will be considered provided that they fulfil the criteria for PhD admission at Monash University. Details of eligibility requirements to undertake a PhD in the Faculty of Arts are available at http://future.arts.monash.edu/graduate-research/apply-and-enrol/
Candidates will be required to meet Monash entry requirements which include English-language skills. Scholarship holders must be enrolled full time and on campus, however a significant duration of the candidature will be expected to be based at central Victoria, undertaking fieldwork. Fieldwork will be fully funded from current grants.
Successful applicants will be expected to enrol by 30 October 2017. There may be some flexibility as to the date of commencement.
Enquiries
Enquiries concerning intended topics for research and other academic matters should be directed in the first instance to Dr Jeremy Ash, Lecturer, Monash Indigenous Studies Centre, 03 9905 4205 or Jerem...@monash.edu
Submit an Expression of Interest
EOIs shall comprise:
- a cover letter that includes a brief statement of the applicant’s suitability
- a research proposal not exceeding 750 words in length
- a curriculum vitae, including a list of any published works
- a full statement of academic record, supported by scanned copies of relevant certified documentation
- contact details of two academic referees
- evidence of English-language proficiency (international applicants only)
It is expected that applicants will have been in discussion with Dr Jeremy Ash prior to submission of the EOI.
EOIs shall be sent, preferably in the form of a single attachment to an e-mail, to Ms Merci Ikeda, Graduate Research Admissions Officer, Faculty of Arts, at the following e-mail address: Merci...@monash.edu.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed, over Skype if necessary. The interviews will be conducted in English and will be held with members of the project team from Monash University and Taungurung Clans Aboriginal Corporation.
Closing date for receipt of applications:
Friday 28 July 2017, 11.55 pm AEST
Jeremy Ash
EOIs shall be sent, preferably in the form of a single attachment to an e-mail, to Ms Merci Ikeda, Graduate Research Admissions Officer, Faculty of Arts, at the following e-mail address: Merci.Ikeda@monash.edu.