The Role:

The PhD scholar will work in the area of Network Science. This project aims to leverage the untapped potential of network science for analysing and disrupting crime and security risks. Developing novel simulation methodologies to systematically analyse the characteristics of cybercrime, organised crime, and extremist networks, the project will use advances in analytics and machine learning to model and reveal effective intelligence targeting and disruption strategies. For more information, please see

https://www.deakin.edu.au/study/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships/find-a-scholarship/hdr-scholarship-network-science

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic candidates as PhD scholars. The successful candidate will be based at Deakin University, Burwood or Waurn Ponds campus.  

The PhD will be of 3 years duration, with a stipend/scholarship of $54,400 per annum + $5000 travel allowance per annum.

To be successful, you'll have:

Applicants must meet Deakin's PhD entry requirements, be enrolling full time and hold an Honours degree (First Class) or an equivalent standard Master's degree with a substantial research component. Please refer to the entry pathways to higher degrees by research for further information.

This position is open to domestic candidates only (Australian PR/citizen, or New Zealand citizen).

Additional criteria include:

•             Some prior experience in network science.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

The successful candidate will achieve the research aims via a variety of research modalities including research, communication of research and Deakin’s PhD award criteria.

About us:

The flexible learning options we provide our students and our diverse team of professionals and academic experts has enabled us to achieve a 5-star rating by the prestigious university ranking organisation Quacquarelli Symonds. For eight consecutive years, we've achieved the highest level of overall student satisfaction among Victorian universities.

We have a network of campuses, learning centres and research centres across Victoria and corporate offices in Melbourne, China, Indonesia, India and Sri Lanka.  Our online Cloud campus provides more than 13,000 students with access to state-of-the-art digital tools and direct access to world-renowned academics.

As a Victorian university with a global impact, Deakin is translating its research into commercial outcomes that will help drive innovation for Australia’s economy.

To submit your expression of interest, please send your cover letter, CV university transcripts, and relevant supporting documents of prior research (e.g. publications) to Professor Chad Whelan at chad.whelan@deakin.edu.au by 15 July 2024, or earlier.