Centre for Alcohol Policy Research Scholarship - Understanding heavy alcohol consumption cultures among nurses and lawyers
Background
Understanding heavy alcohol consumption cultures among nurses and lawyers
We are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates for a PhD scholarship related to a new ethnographic research project funded by the Australian Research Council and the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth).
Candidates are expected to start their research on or before the 1st of January 2021.
This PhD scholarship will support an ethnographic project investigating drinking cultures among nurses and lawyers. The Project aims to generate new knowledge on sociocultural practices of drinking in the groups and illuminate relations between drinking cultures and harms. A strong background in anthropology, sociology, posthuman theory or science and technology studies is preferred.This scholarship will support the overall aims of the project. The successful applicant will collaborate with the chief investigators to identify an ethnographic thesis project, conducted with one of the two occupational groups, which is able to contribute directly to the aims of the larger project while also reflecting the interests and aspirations of the student.
The successful applicant will:
- have a high level of academic achievement (see the La Trobe academic eligibility criteria below) and have experience in anthropology, sociology, gender studies, or a related discipline (e.g., youth studies)
- be able to undertake field research (participant observation, interviews, observation) involving work in the evening and on weekends
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian Permanent Resident.
Benefits of the scholarship include:
- a La Trobe Research Scholarship for three and a half years, with a value of $28,092.00 per annum, to support your living costs (2020 rate)
- a fee-relief scholarship for up to four years to undertake a PhD at La Trobe University
- opportunities to work with La Trobe’s outstanding researchers, and have access to our suite of professional development programs.
Are you eligible to apply?
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:
- a Masters by research degree in a relevant discipline completed within the last ten years assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 75 or above; or
- an Honours degree, Masters by coursework or ungraded Masters by research degree completed within the last ten years where you achieved a weighted average mark of 70 or above across any coursework subjects; AND any of the following assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 75 or above:
- a research thesis of approximately 15,000-20,000 words, or
- the degree includes a written research component comprising at least 3/8 of one year, or
- you are the lead author of a peer-reviewed publication or other research published within the last ten years.
How to apply
To apply for this scholarship, you will need to submit an Expression of Interest. This should include a current CV, academic transcripts, and a statement of interest comprising a brief description of relevant research interests and experience, including any theory or methods interests (statement of interest - 2 pages maximum including references)CV contents:
- Personal details (name, address, email and phone contact)
- Citizenship
- Tertiary (university) qualifications
- Current study (if applicable)
- Evidence of research ability and qualifications to undertake a PhD
- Summary of original research, such as a thesis, dissertation or research project (not coursework essays or assignments); and research methods subjects/units completed
- Any research employment experience
- Any research publications, such as in refereed journals, conferences papers, books with original research or research reports in industry
- Scholarships or awards received, including where and when you received the award
- Names, position and telephone contacts for two referees who can comment on your research ability.
Academic transcripts
Please supply a scanned copy of your full academic record comprising transcripts of all tertiary education studies. These should indicate the name of the qualification, the institution of enrolment, the years of study, the subjects/units undertaken, the grades achieved and explanatory notes concerning the grades.The successful applicant will be required to also submit a formal application for entry into the PhD program at La Trobe University (see details on how to apply for candidature)
Expressions of interest should be emailed to Dr Robyn Dwyer at: r.dwyer@latrobe.edu.au
Due date: Midnight Tuesday, 31 October 2020.
Who to contact for further information
Dr Robyn Dwyer, r.dwyer@latrobe.edu.au