Phd Scholarship: Understanding Precarity In Australia'S Youth Workforce

Job DescriptionWe are seeking a PhD candidate to join the Australia Research Council Discovery Project funded Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Precarity in Australia's Youth Workforce project.
This research will examine the life-history factors that contribute to young people experiencing precarious employment trajectories during their transition into the adult workforce.
Additionally, the project will examine the impact of these employment patterns on the development and overall adjustment of young people, and, importantly, identify factors to break the cycle of precarity.The primary focus of this role will be to investigate the mechanisms through which precarious employment creates ripple effects on young people's broader development and adjustment during the pivotal stages of late adolescence and early adulthood.
This research will culminate in co-designed, actionable recommendations that can translate to interventions for breaking the cycle of precarity, by stimulating interventions at the organisational level.
Outcomes will target priority areas identified in the Australian Government Youth Policy Framework.This project could involve quantitative, qualitative or mixed-methods research with young people who are experiencing employment precarity and other key stakeholders, including employers and significant others such as the young person's family members.QualificationsThe selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background.
To be successful in this role, you will be able to work in a multi-disciplinary research environment, demonstrate strong analytical skills, work both independently and collaboratively and be well organised.
You will have a passion for finding evidence-based solutions to support youth development and well-being with a strong desire to undertake research in understanding and addressing youth precarious employment.Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic, onshore international and international applicants.
If you are an international applicant who is currently offshore, please consider the viability of travelling costs before submitting an expression of interest.
Please see the FAQs web page for requirements for offshore international applicants.Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class or second class (division A) honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure.
For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.Please note:A successful candidate is expected to hold degrees in psychology, organisational behaviour, statistics or related fields.This role may involve working with research participants under the age of 18.
As such, the successful applicant may be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (or be eligible to obtain one) as a condition of their enrolment and/or involvement in the project.International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying.
Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 ORA minimum score of on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE ORA score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19