Degree type
PhD
Closing date
18 July 2022
Campus
Hobart
Citizenship requirement
Domestic/International
About the research project
This PhD project will examine how 'social licence' is relevant and can be gained in the development of a commercial onshore lobster aquaculture industry in Australia. The candidate will investigate the enablers and barriers to social licence by undertaking qualitative research on social licence issues and approaches within different Australian commercial onshore aquaculture systems. Through this research, the candidate will develop a framework of commonalities and differences in relation to social licence priorities, drivers and approaches that onshore lobster industry stakeholders need to take into account in developing a robust social licence to operate.
The PhD project will contribute to a set of recommendations and principles that onshore lobster industry stakeholders can utilise to inform decisions on social licence issues, and the use of certification.
Primary Supervisor
Meet A/Prof Vaughan HigginsFunding
The successful applicant will receive a scholarship which provides:
- a living allowance stipend of $28,854 per annum (2022 rate, indexed annually) for 3.5 years
- a tuition fees offset covering the cost of tuition fees for up to four years (domestic applicants only)
International applicants will receive a University of Tasmania Fees Offset for up to four years.
Eligibility
Applicants should review the Higher Degree by Research minimum entry requirements.
Selection Criteria
The project is competitively assessed and awarded. Selection is based on academic merit and suitability to the project as determined by the College.
Application process
There is a three-step application process:
- Select your project, and check you meet the eligibility and selection criteria;
- Contact the Primary Supervisor, A/Prof Vaughan Higgins to discuss your suitability and the project's requirements; and
- Submit an application by the closing date listed above.
- Copy and paste the title of the project from this advertisement into your application. If you don’t correctly do this your application may be rejected.
- As part of your application, you will be required to submit a covering letter, a CV including 2 x referees and your project research proposal.
Following the application closing date applications will be assessed within the College. Applicants should expect to receive notification of the outcome by email by the advertised outcome date.
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