Indigenous PhD Researcher

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Swinburne Full time
About the National Centre for Reconciliation Practice

The National Centre for Reconciliation Practice is a leading institution in the field of reconciliation, dedicated to advancing national community, industry, and academic understandings on significant reconciliation areas. As a key national commitment, the Centre aims to further develop national leadership by creating a multidisciplinary research team that will include end users, industry partners, and researchers from across the University.

About the Scholarship

The National Centre is seeking a PhD candidate to work on a specific project on the Australian reconciliation movement. We are flexible about the discipline the project is based in, including Indigenous studies, history, public policy, politics, education, and psychology. The candidate will be closely integrated with key industry partners, including Reconciliation Australia.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct a comprehensive review of the literature in the field and develop an understanding of the existing literature and opportunities for new research activities.
  • Develop a research plan in collaboration with the supervisory team.
  • Collect and analyze data.
  • Work independently to undertake research activities.
  • Prepare written and oral research reports throughout the program to explain research activities and outcomes.
  • Prepare and submit publications from research activities to peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
  • Prepare and submit milestone reports and thesis to meet the requirements of the University's HDR Training Policy.
  • Contribute to a wider multidisciplinary research team that will include end users and industry partners.
Eligibility Criteria
  • Strong analytical thinking, data analysis, and critical problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently.
  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary research team.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Applicants with publications will be highly regarded.
  • Must meet Swinburne's entry requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy.
  • Be in a position to commence the PhD candidature in early 2022.

It is a genuine occupational requirement that the incumbent must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).



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