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PhD Research Scholarship in Substance Use, Public Health and Sociology

  • Salary $35,000 per annum, for three and a half years
  • Location Bundoora, Victoria, Australia [map]
  • Job Type Full-time

Job Description

Hey there, future PhD rockstar! 🎓✨



Are you ready to dive into the world of substance use, public health, and sociology? LA TROBE UNIVERSITY has an amazing opportunity for you! 🏫🔬



What's the scoop? 📚



  • Join a cutting-edge research project funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC)

  • Collaborate with top-notch organizations like VAADA, ADF, and AIFS

  • Explore critical moments in responses for children affected by family substance use



What's in it for you? 🌟



  • Sweet stipend: $35,000 per year for 3.5 years

  • Tuition covered: Fee scholarship for 4 years

  • Extra perks: Thesis and relocation allowances



What will you be doing? 🔍


You'll be working on one of these cool projects:



  1. Identifying critical moments in children's lives affected by family AOD use

  2. Investigating service engagement and outcomes for children with family AOD history

  3. Estimating the benefits of reducing family AOD use



Who are we looking for? 🧠


Domestic students (Aussies or Kiwis) with a Master's or Bachelor's degree and some serious research chops!



Ready to apply? 🚀


Don't wait! Applications close on 31 October 2025. The adventure begins between 1 February and 30 June 2026 at La Trobe's Bundoora campus.



For more info, reach out to Dr. Anne-Marie Laslett, your future supervisor extraordinaire! 👩‍🔬



Join us at La Trobe's Centre for Alcohol Policy Research and make a real difference in people's lives! 🌈🌍

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