PhD Scholarship: young people’s experiences of therapeutic residential care-DRAFT1
Aug 2022
About
Southern Cross University is offering a PhD scholarship. It is associated with an Australian Research Council Linkage research project led by the Centre for Children and Young People in collaboration with the Australian Catholic University, Charles Sturt University, Trinity College Dublin and industry partner, Centre for Excellence in Therapeutic Care (a division of the Australian Childhood Foundation).
The study explores young people’s experiences of therapeutic residential care. It aims to explore the interpersonal practices that contribute to positive identity formation in therapeutic residential care contexts. It will also look at the institutional practices (policies, systems, processes) that enable or constrain the structural conditions necessary for building trust, healthy social connections, cultural safety, positive help-seeking behaviours and opportunities to contribute to the community.
This is the first large-scale mixed-methods study in Australia to capture the views and experiences of young people and staff in therapeutic residential care about the practices that enable and constrain positive trusting relationships and social connections within and beyond the immediate care setting.
We seek an outstanding PhD student to join this experienced team of researchers. They’ll undertake a smaller embedded project aligned with this overarching focus.
You will be highly motivated and meet the entry requirements to enrol in a PhD at Southern Cross University on a full-time basis. This includes a second-class Honours, First Division degree (or above) or a research Masters’ degree in Social Work, Psychology or other relevant disciplines.
The successful candidate will also have:
- · Excellent interpersonal, communication and team skills
- · Demonstrate high-level skills in academic writing
- · Interest and experience in research involving young people with varied life experiences (highly desirable)
The position is open to domestic applicants currently based in Australia.
The successful candidate will receive a PhD stipend for 3 years, 3 months at the Australian Government Research Training Program rate of $28,854 per annum, indexed annually) with a Waratah Top-up Scholarship of $10, 000 per annum for 3 years.
Southern Cross University is offering a PhD scholarship. It is associated with an Australian Research Council Linkage research project led by the Centre for Children and Young People in collaboration with the Australian Catholic University, Charles Sturt University, Trinity College Dublin and industry partner, Centre for Excellence in Therapeutic Care (a division of the Australian Childhood Foundation).
The study explores young people’s experiences of therapeutic residential care. It aims to explore the interpersonal practices that contribute to positive identity formation in therapeutic residential care contexts. It will also look at the institutional practices (policies, systems, processes) that enable or constrain the structural conditions necessary for building trust, healthy social connections, cultural safety, positive help-seeking behaviours and opportunities to contribute to the community.
This is the first large-scale mixed-methods study in Australia to capture the views and experiences of young people and staff in therapeutic residential care about the practices that enable and constrain positive trusting relationships and social connections within and beyond the immediate care setting.
We seek an outstanding PhD student to join this experienced team of researchers. They’ll undertake a smaller embedded project aligned with this overarching focus.
You will be highly motivated and meet the entry requirements to enrol in a PhD at Southern Cross University on a full-time basis. This includes a second-class Honours, First Division degree (or above) or a research Masters’ degree in Social Work, Psychology or other relevant disciplines.
The successful candidate will also have:
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and team skills
- Demonstrate high-level skills in academic writing
- Interest and experience in research involving young people with varied life experiences (highly desirable)
The position is open to domestic applicants currently based in Australia.
The successful candidate will receive a PhD stipend for 3 years, 3 months at the Australian Government Research Training Program rate of $28,854 per annum, indexed annually) with a Waratah Top-up Scholarship of $10, 000 per annum for 3 years.
How to apply
Please send the following:
- · your CV (2 pages max)
- · a cover letter explaining your interest in and suitability for this scholarship (1 page
- · degree transcripts and certificates
- · details of two referees
- · any other relevant research documents (e.g., publications/theses) in one PDF file
via email to: lynne.mcpherson@scu.edu.au
Please quote the PhD title in the subject line of the email.
Further information
Applicants are welcome to contact Associate Professor Lynne McPherson (lynne.mcpherson@scu.edu.au) for an informal discussion about this opportunity.
Closing Date: Until position is filled.
The opportunity
Southern Cross University is offering a PhD scholarship. It is associated with an Australian Research Council Linkage research project led by the Centre for Children and Young People in collaboration with the Australian Catholic University, Charles Sturt University, Trinity College Dublin and industry partner, Centre for Excellence in Therapeutic Care (a division of the Australian Childhood Foundation).
The study explores young people’s experiences of therapeutic residential care. It aims to explore the interpersonal practices that contribute to positive identity formation in therapeutic residential care contexts. It will also look at the institutional practices (policies, systems, processes) that enable or constrain the structural conditions necessary for building trust, healthy social connections, cultural safety, positive help-seeking behaviours and opportunities to contribute to the community.
This is the first large-scale mixed-methods study in Australia to capture the views and experiences of young people and staff in therapeutic residential care about the practices that enable and constrain positive trusting relationships and social connections within and beyond the immediate care setting.
We seek an outstanding PhD student to join this experienced team of researchers. They’ll undertake a smaller embedded project aligned with this overarching focus.
About you
You will be highly motivated and meet the entry requirements to enrol in a PhD at Southern Cross University on a full-time basis. This includes a second-class Honours, First Division degree (or above) or a research Masters’ degree in Social Work, Psychology or other relevant disciplines.
The successful candidate will also have:
- · Excellent interpersonal, communication and team skills
- · Demonstrate high-level skills in academic writing
- · Interest and experience in research involving young people with varied life experiences (highly desirable)
The position is open to domestic applicants currently based in Australia.
What we offer
The successful candidate will receive a PhD stipend for 3 years, 3 months at the Australian Government Research Training Program rate of $28,854 per annum, indexed annually) with a Waratah Top-up Scholarship of $10, 000 per annum for 3 years.
How to apply
Please send the following:
- · your CV (2 pages max)
- · a cover letter explaining your interest in and suitability for this scholarship (1 page
- · degree transcripts and certificates
- · details of two referees
- · any other relevant research documents (e.g., publications/theses) in one PDF file
via email to: lynne.mcpherson@scu.edu.au
Please quote the PhD title in the subject line of the email.
Further information
Applicants are welcome to contact Associate Professor Lynne McPherson (lynne.mcpherson@scu.edu.au) for an informal discussion about this opportunity.
Closing Date: Until position is filled.
