Developing a governance model for reef and fisheries governance in SE Asia
Value
$37,500 p.a. scholarship
Duration
3.5 years duration
Status
Coming soon
Opens
01/02/2025Closes
30/04/2025Overview
This PhD will undertake work that supports the development of a fit for purpose model for the governance of coral reefs and fisheries in SE Asia, as part of a multi-disciplinary project working across the Philippines and Indonesia.
The PhD will focus on, depending on the successful applicants preferred focus and skills/experience, coral reef governance in Palawan, Philippines, or fisheries governance in Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
In each case the intended focus of work is to support the development of evidence-based solutions for reef and fisheries management that improve the sustainability of reefs and fisheries, while minimising impacts on dependent communities who are vulnerable to poverty and food insecurity.
It is intended that this will require:
• Development of scientific methods that combine biological/ecological data on reefs and fisheries with socio-economic data on dependent communities.
• Analysis of existing governance and management processes to identify how these data can be utilised to inform decision-making for reefs and fisheries.
The successful candidate will be supported to work with project teams in either Philippines or Indonesia, to identify a practical focus area and contribution of their thesis in the context of the wider research program.
Who is eligible?
Australian citizens or permanent residents, with preference given to SE Asian nationals
Selection process
Essential
Demonstrated experience in marine conservation, fisheries management or a related field.
Honours or masters in a relevant field. Candidates may be from a broad range of disciplinary backgrounds – e.g. social sciences, governance studies, law, reef ecology/fisheries sciences, conservation planning, or an interdisciplinary background.
A strong interest in integrated approaches to marine resource governance and interdisciplinary research approaches.
Desirable
Relevant knowledge and experience working in SE Asia or similar developing country settings.
Relevant knowledge and experience in working with communities.
Depending on the preferred focus of the candidate, relevant skills/experience in quantitative methods including modelling (e.g. household socio-economics, fisheries science, reef ecology).
Depending on the preferred focus of the candidate, relevant skills/experience in analysing governance, policy and decision-making processes.
Need more information? Contact...
Project lead Dr Nick McClean. E: nicholas.mcclean@uts.edu.au
