Call for PhD Projects in Gender, Violence, Migration & Borders

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University of Melbourne

  • Career category: Research/ Data analysis
  • Job type: PhD
  • Experience level: 0-5 years
  • Organisation type: Research
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 11/06/2025
  • Location: Australia
Gender-based violence (GBV) Migration
 
Project Summary

This opportunity is part of a larger body of research funded by the Australian Research Council, focused on Domestic and Family Violence. However, it is not limited to or directly tied to that specific project. We welcome research that will explore the intersections of violence against women and borders. More information about the research project can be found here. 
 

Project Details

We are inviting expressions of interest from both domestic and international applicants with migrant or refugee backgrounds who are committed to advancing impactful research in Australia or globally that is focused on the intersections of migration, borders and gendered violence.

As the successful candidate, You will demonstrate:

  • A academic background in the field of criminology, sociology, gender studies, law or a related field.
  • Experience with research methodology (quantitative or qualitative).
  • Strong time and project management skills with ability to work to priorities.
  • The ability to write research reports or other publications to a publishable standard (even if not published to date)
  • Capacity to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent organisational skills, time management and problem-solving abilities.
You must also meet the entry requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy – Arts at the University of Melbourne (link attached) including English language requirements and demonstrate excellent capacity and potential for research.

How to submit an expression of interest5

Your EOI must include:

  • A one page research proposal outlining your proposed project.
  • A current CV highlighting relevant academic achievements and professional experience including the names of two academic referees.
  • Academic transcripts showing detailed information of the individual marks received in your university-level qualifications to date
  • A sample of academic writing (e.g. Honours or masters thesis or peer-reviewed journal article)



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