Our team is seeking a highly motivated and skilled researcher or practitioner to join our interdisciplinary project focused on developing creative community-based and trauma-informed approaches to wellbeing.
Job Description
As a PhD scholar, you will be based at the Creative Arts Research Institute (CARI) within the Arts Education and Law Group. You will be part of a vibrant interdisciplinary team spanning the creative arts, health, and social sciences. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across various locations as part of a multi-site university.
CARI is a leading institute dedicated to exploring the creative arts as cultural determinants of health, justice, and wellbeing. Our research has a strong focus on Indigenous healing, creative practice, and community wellbeing.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* A strong interest in Indigenous healing, creative practice, and community wellbeing.
* Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
* Eligibility for admission to a Griffith PhD program, including first or second-class Honours or a research Masters degree, or equivalent research experience.
* Expressions of interest are welcome from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants within Australia.
Benefits
The successful candidate will receive a Griffith University Indigenous Australian Postgraduate Research Scholarship with an annual stipend for up to four years of full-time study. Additional project support will be provided through the ARC Discovery Indigenous grant, including funds for team-based fieldwork travel and creative practice activities.
Others
As a scholarship holder at Griffith University, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:
* Collaborative and reciprocal mentorship from senior Indigenous researchers and practitioners.
* Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
* Opportunities to contribute to international collaborative research projects.