Phd Scholarship in Australian Archaeology

**The Opportunity**

A PhD scholarship is offered as an important part of an ARC-funded project **Before and After the Last Ice Age: GunaiKurnai Archaeology along the Snowy, **conducted by a team of transdisciplinary researchers co-ordinated by Elder Uncle Russell Mullett of the GunaiKurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) and Professor Bruno David of Monash University.

**About Monash University**

Monash University is the largest university in Australia and regularly ranks in the top 100 universities worldwide. Monash has six globally networked campuses and international alliances in Europe and Asia. The successful applicant will be based at the Clayton campus in Melbourne. Indigenous Archaeology at Monash is diverse and vibrant, and has access to four dedicated laboratories. We have a strong and supportive research culture, led by internationally recognised scholars successful in attracting national and international competitive funding.

The successful applicant will have an excellent academic track record in archaeology and related disciplines, and preferably also some undergraduate training in social anthropology or Indigenous studies. Competence in both quantitative and qualitative research methods is desirable.

In its assessment, the selection committee will prioritise applicants who hold an Australian (or equivalent international) Honours or Masters degree (both in a relevant field), with a significant research component and with first-class Honours/H1 awarded.

Scholarship holders must be enrolled full-time and on campus. Please note: applicants who already hold a PhD in archaeology will not be considered.

The successful applicant will be expected to **enrol before 1 July 2025**, with earlier enrolment possible. There may be some further flexibility as to the date of commencement of the PhD.

**Enquiries**:Before completing your research proposal, you are required to discuss your research proposal with Professor Bruno David, Monash Indigenous Studies Centre, Monash University.

**Submit an Expression of Interest**

EOIs shall comprise:

- A cover letter that includes a brief statement of the applicant’s suitability
- A brief research proposal not exceeding 750 words in length that fits within the broad project aims and objectives, and demonstrates some understanding of the area of research
- A curriculum vitae, including a list of any published works, conference presentations and relevant work experience
- A full statement of academic record and official grading system (if available), supported by scanned copies of relevant certified documentation
- English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
- 2x academic referee letters
- Copy of your current passport (if available)

**Applications Close**:Sunday 15 December 2024, 11:55pm AEDT

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