PhD Position in Reuse Organisations, Land Use Planning, and the Circular Economy (Monash University Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture)

Australian Research Council (ARC) funded PhD on Reuse Organisations, Land Use Planning, and the Circular Economy Job no.: 611369 Faculty / Portfolio: Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture (MADA) Location: Caulfield campus Principal Supervisor: Professor Carl Grodach Associate Supervisors: Dr Julian Yates Employment Type: Full-time Remuneration: The successful applicant will receive a tax-free living allowance of $29,000 per annum for 3.3 years with additional research and conference travel support. The Opportunity The PhD will contribute to a research project funded by the Australian Research Council called Measuring the benefits of reuse in the circular economy. This project is led by Associate Professor Ruth Lane, Dr Julian Yates, and Professor Carl Grodach in partnership with Charitable Recycling Australia, Sustainability Victoria, Qld Dept of Environment and Science and Green Industries SA. The project will advance understanding of reuse commodity chains, their societal benefits and contributions to a more sustainable circular economy. Drawing on case study research with charitable and community reuse organisations, factors facilitating or inhibiting reuse will be identified, and rigorous methods developed for assessing the benefits of reuse organisations in terms of quantities of materials processed, employment, skills development and contributions to regional economic development. Research outputs will provide a sound evidence base for government policy and decision-making and strengthen conceptual understanding of drivers and enablers of reuse and links with broader economic activities. The successful PhD candidate will study under the supervision of Professor Grodach and Dr Yates with input from Associate Professor. Lane. Their project will study the workplace characteristics and land use requirements of reuse organisations and eco-industrial precincts that co-locate repair, recycling, reuse, and manufacturing facilities. Reuse organisations of various types comprise a potentially important yet overlooked component of the urban industrial base in Australian cities. They may also contribute to addressing fundamental problems of current systems of production and consumption that contribute to climate instability and rising inequality. The final project parameters will be determined by the student in consultation with their supervisors. Candidate Requirements This scholarship opportunity is open to domestic applicants only – this includes Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents. The successful applicant will have an excellent academic record in urban planning, geography, or a related field. Excellent writing and oral communication skills are essential. Proficiency in GIS is preferred but not required. Applicants must fulfil the criteria for PhD admission at Monash University. Details of eligibility requirements to undertake a PhD in MADA are available at here. Candidates will be required to meet Monash entry requirements, which include English-language skills, where applicable. Scholarship holders must be enrolled full-time and on campus. The Monash PhD includes a coursework and/or a Professional Development component. Successful applicants will be expected to enrol in the first quarter of 2021. Demonstration of research ability through publications in high impact journals is desirable. Enquiries Enquiries concerning this opportunity should be directed to Professor Carl Grodach (carl.grodach@monash.edu) Submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) EOIs shall comprise: The completed HDR Expression of Interest Form Evidence of academic qualifications Evidence of English-language proficiency, where applicable A curriculum vitae, including relevant research experience and list of any published works A sole-authored academic writing sample, following these guidelines Evidence of relevant practice experience (folio) if applicable A statement (no more than two A4 pages) addressing: why you are interested in this research project your research experience, ability, and skills and how they are relevant to this project any specific skills in data management, quantitative analysis, and analysis programmes, if applicable how your academic or practice experience and qualifications are relevant for the project what you can bring to the project EOIs must be sent via the online EOI Form Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed over Zoom. Closing date for the receipt of EOI’s Wednesday 21 October 2020, 11:55 pm AEST If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Educaloxy

Australian Research Council (ARC) funded PhD on Reuse Organisations, Land Use Planning, and the Circular Economy

Job no.: 611369

Faculty / Portfolio: Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture (MADA)

Location: Caulfield campus

Principal Supervisor: Professor Carl Grodach

Associate Supervisors: Dr Julian Yates

Employment Type: Full-time

Remuneration: The successful applicant will receive a tax-free living allowance of $29,000 per annum for 3.3 years with additional research and conference travel support.

The Opportunity

The PhD will contribute to a research project funded by the Australian Research Council called Measuring the benefits of reuse in the circular economy. This project is led by Associate Professor Ruth Lane, Dr Julian Yates, and Professor Carl Grodach in partnership with Charitable Recycling Australia, Sustainability Victoria, Qld Dept of Environment and Science and Green Industries SA. The project will advance understanding of reuse commodity chains, their societal benefits and contributions to a more sustainable circular economy. Drawing on case study research with charitable and community reuse organisations, factors facilitating or inhibiting reuse will be identified, and rigorous methods developed for assessing the benefits of reuse organisations in terms of quantities of materials processed, employment, skills development and contributions to regional economic development. Research outputs will provide a sound evidence base for government policy and decision-making and strengthen conceptual understanding of drivers and enablers of reuse and links with broader economic activities.

The successful PhD candidate will study under the supervision of Professor Grodach and Dr Yates with input from Associate Professor. Lane. Their project will study the workplace characteristics and land use requirements of reuse organisations and eco-industrial precincts that co-locate repair, recycling, reuse, and manufacturing facilities. Reuse organisations of various types comprise a potentially important yet overlooked component of the urban industrial base in Australian cities. They may also contribute to addressing fundamental problems of current systems of production and consumption that contribute to climate instability and rising inequality. The final project parameters will be determined by the student in consultation with their supervisors.

Candidate Requirements

This scholarship opportunity is open to domestic applicants only – this includes Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents.
The successful applicant will have an excellent academic record in urban planning, geography, or a related field. Excellent writing and oral communication skills are essential. Proficiency in GIS is preferred but not required.
Applicants must fulfil the criteria for PhD admission at Monash University. Details of eligibility requirements to undertake a PhD in MADA are available at here.
Candidates will be required to meet Monash entry requirements, which include English-language skills, where applicable. Scholarship holders must be enrolled full-time and on campus. The Monash PhD includes a coursework and/or a Professional Development component.
Successful applicants will be expected to enrol in the first quarter of 2021.
Demonstration of research ability through publications in high impact journals is desirable.

Enquiries

Enquiries concerning this opportunity should be directed to Professor Carl Grodach (carl.grodach@monash.edu)

Submit an Expression of Interest (EoI)

EOIs shall comprise:

The completed HDR Expression of Interest Form
Evidence of academic qualifications
Evidence of English-language proficiency, where applicable
A curriculum vitae, including relevant research experience and list of any published works
A sole-authored academic writing sample, following these guidelines
Evidence of relevant practice experience (folio) if applicable
A statement (no more than two A4 pages) addressing:
- why you are interested in this research project
- your research experience, ability, and skills and how they are relevant to this project
- any specific skills in data management, quantitative analysis, and analysis programmes, if applicable
- how your academic or practice experience and qualifications are relevant for the project
- what you can bring to the project