PhD Scholarship – Modelling Net Zero Transitions

1 month ago


Clayton South, Victoria, Australia Monash University. Full time

PhD Opportunity

The Monash Sustainable Development Institute (MSDI) at Monash University is seeking a PhD candidate to contribute to a research project on modelling the social and political drivers of net zero transitions. The project aims to develop a system dynamics model that incorporates net zero technologies and lifestyle solutions, as well as social and political drivers and barriers to adoption.

About the Project

Reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions requires the rapid adoption of new technologies and practices. Policy support is critical to accelerate their adoption, but has faced setbacks and delays in Australia due to political resistance and low social acceptance. A key problem is that the models used for policy evaluation fail to consider important social and political hurdles or how to overcome them.

Research Objectives

The PhD project will focus on developing a system dynamics model that incorporates a range of net zero technologies and lifestyle solutions, as well as social and political drivers and barriers to adoption. The model will guide and enable policymakers to design better strategies to overcome barriers, build momentum for change, and accelerate adoption of net zero solutions.

Supervisory Team

The PhD candidate will be supervised by at least two senior researchers, including Dr Cameron Allen, a Senior Research Fellow and recipient of the ARC's Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA), and Dr Enayat Moallemi, a Principal Research Scientist at CSIRO with expertise in risk-cobenefit assessment of net zero options for sustainability transitions.

Eligibility Requirements

This opportunity is available to domestic students only. Candidates will need to fulfil the Monash University minimum requirements for admission to a PhD.

How to Apply

Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and academic transcript(s) to express their interest in this scholarship and PhD research opportunity. Please apply using the following link: [insert link].



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