莫道克大学招收环境科学博士
PhD Project
Recognising and appreciating stakeholder needs and values is a crucial component for effective planning and management, especially in highly contested coastal areas. Knowledge about social values becomes even more crucial when we consider assets like marine parks that are shared by and benefit the community at large. The Kimberley coast and its adjoining waters are predominantly encompassed within existing or proposed marine parks. However, there is limited recognition of the social values of marine parks. These values aren't just about the tangible benefits these parks provide but also about the intangible connections people form with these places. Social values can be described as the significance attributed to specific places, landscapes, and the resources they offer, shaped by individual or collective perceptions and attitudes.
It's essential to delve deeper into these social values because they are pivotal in shaping conservation strategies and ensuring sustainable use. By understanding how people perceive and value marine parks, policy makers and managers can make informed decisions that resonate with the public's sentiments. Furthermore, acknowledging these values can foster a sense of shared responsibility in the community, leading to more collaborative and effective conservation efforts. This research, therefore, aims to bridge this knowledge gap and shed light on the intricate web of social values associated with marine parks.
Funding
The JTSI grant will fund project costs. The successful applicant will receive the Australian Government Scholarship (AUD $33,000 per annum).
Essential criteria
• Masters or Honours degree in environmental science, geography, marine science, or natural resource management with a substantial independent research component
• Ability to use GIS software and/or quantitative spatial data analyses.
• Capacity to undertake fieldwork in remote locations.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Meet required English level as per our guidance at https://www.murdoch.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/english-proficiency-tests
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Desirable criteria
• Experience using social science datasets.
• Familiarity with PGIS/PPGIS process.
• Experience working in cross-cultural environments.
• Prior publications.
• Driver’s licence.
Applications are open to domestic and international students. The applicant must submit an expression of interest (EOI) and apply for a Murdoch University PhD Scholarship. Please submit an EOI including the following as a single PDF file to Halina Kobryn (H.Kobryn@murdoch.edu.au) and Michael Hughes (M.Hughes@dbca.wa.gov.au):
• Letter of application (2 pages maximum; addressing the selection criteria above, outlining your academic interests, prior research experience and reasons for wishing to undertake the project).
• Sample of academic writing.
• CV, including two referees familiar with your recent academic work.
Closing date midnight 27/09/2023 (AWST).
Virtual Interviews 16/10/2023
Project start before the end of 2023 (pending visas, if applicable).
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