PhD Scholarship in Australian Archaeology

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Clayton South, Victoria, Australia Monash University Full time
PhD Scholarship in Australian Archaeology

Monash University is seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD candidate to join our team in the School of Archaeology. We are offering a PhD scholarship in Australian Archaeology as part of an ARC-funded project, Before and After the Last Ice Age: GunaiKurnai Archaeology along the Snowy.

About the Project

This PhD project will be part of a broader ARC project that aims to investigate the deep-time Aboriginal occupation of the limestone country of the Buchan region in inland East Gippsland, GunaiKurnai Country, Victoria. The successful PhD candidate will be expected to archaeologically excavate, analyse and write-up for their PhD the results of one or more excavations of caves, rock shelters or open sites in or adjacent to the Buchan limestone country.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct archaeological excavations and analyses of sites in the Buchan region
  • Write-up the results of the excavations for their PhD thesis
  • Work with a team of transdisciplinary researchers to achieve the project's objectives
Requirements

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must 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.

What We Offer

The successful applicant will receive a Research Living Allowance, at current value of $35,013AUD per annum 2024 full-time rate (tax-free stipend), indexed plus allowances as per RTP stipend scholarship conditions. They will also have access to funding to support fieldwork and archaeological analysis such as radiocarbon dating.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit an Expression of Interest, including a cover letter, a brief research proposal, a curriculum vitae, and academic referee letters. The application deadline is Sunday 15 December 2024, 11:55pm AEDT.



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