PhD Scholarship in Accelerating Transport Electrification
Job No.: 691186
Location: Caulfield campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 3.5-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: The successful applicant will receive a Research Living Allowance, at current value of $38,000AUD per annum 2026 full-time rate (tax-free stipend), plus an allowance to use for PhD related activities. A tuition fee scholarship and Single Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) will be provided for a successful international awardee.
The Opportunity
This PhD scholarship is an important part of a project funded by RACE for 2030 Cooperative Research Centre (Accelerating EV adoption and the transition to net zero with commercial radio), led by the Monash Climate Change Communication Research Hub.
This project aims to investigate communication strategies and community support and action for electrifying Australian transport, analysing communication interventions, and developing and testing strategies for amplifying policy support and action. It will explore a range of aspects associated with communication relating to transport electrification, which may include current communication approaches; audience characteristics, perceptions and behaviours; media use and framing; and experimental message responses. The successful applicant will join the research team and contribute to the wider project but will also undertake their own distinct PhD project. The details of the PhD project are open to negotiation, but it may involve media content analysis, community surveys, and interviews with key stakeholders such as community members, industry and government.
Undertaking this PhD as part of a larger project has several advantages. First, the successful candidate will be integrated into an already strong research agenda that has been funded by an industry-led Cooperative Research Centre supported by the Australian Government. Second, the candidate will benefit from expert supervision from research leaders in communication, and from entering a PhD with a pre-existing structure. Finally, the candidate will benefit from being part of outcomes from the research, which may include co-authored publications (where the candidate’s contributions will be recognised through co-authorship), funded symposia, school-engagement exercises, and future grant applications.
Monash University is the largest university in Australia and regularly ranks in the top 100 universities worldwide. Monash has six globally networked campuses and international alliances in Europe and Asia. The applicant will be based at the Caulfield campus in Melbourne. The School of Media, Film and Journalism and the Monash Climate Change Communication Research Hub are diverse and vibrant. We have a strong and supportive research culture, led by internationally recognised scholars successful in attracting national and international competitive funding.
Candidate Requirements
The successful applicant will have an excellent academic track record in a communication-relevant discipline.
In its assessment, the selection committee will prioritise applicants who hold an Australian (or equivalent international) Honour’s or Master’s degree (both in a relevant field), with a significant research component and with first-class honours/H1 awarded.
Details of eligibility requirements, including English-language proficiency skills, to undertake a PhD in the Faculty of Arts are available at arts.monash.edu/graduate-research/application-process. Applicants should ensure they familiarise themselves with these requirements before deciding whether they should apply.
Scholarship holders must be enrolled full-time and on campus. Please note: applicants who already hold a PhD will not be considered.
The successful applicant will be expected to commence by August 2026. However, there may be some flexibility as to the date of commencement.
Enquiries
For enquiries, contact Dr Lucy Richardson, School of Media, Film and Journalism, and the Monash Climate Change Communication Research Hub. Email: lucy.richardson@monash.edu before you submit an Expression of Interest.
Submit an Expression of Interest
EOIs shall comprise:
- A cover letter that includes a brief statement of the applicant’s suitability
- A brief research proposal not exceeding 750 words in length that fits within the broad project aims and objectives, and demonstrates some understanding of the area of research
- A curriculum vitae, including a list of any published works, conference presentations and relevant work experience
- A full statement of academic records, degree certificates and official grading system (if available), supported by scanned copies of relevant certified documentation
- English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
- Names and contact details of 2 academic referees
- Copy of your current passport (if available)
Application Close: Monday 23 March 2026, 11:55pm AEDT
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