HERB FEITH MONASH ARTS PhD SCHOLARSHIP (Social Sciences)

Women Rights Movements & Popular Culture: Challenges and Contributions to Sexual and Gender Inequalities in Post-1998 Indonesia

Job No.: 670930

Location: Monash Indonesia campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 3.5-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: The successful applicant will receive a Research Living Allowance, valued at AUD$11,500 per annum 2024 full-time rate (indexed), paid monthly in Indonesian Rupiah. A tuition fee scholarship and a fieldwork bursary will also be provided to the successful awardee.

The scholarship conditions are outlined here:

https://www.monash.edu/graduate-research/future-students/scholarships/scholarship-policy-and-procedures.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a self-motivated individual who is interested in pursuing research that explores the intersection of women rights and popular culture (e.g. music, literature, films etc.) in post-1998 Indonesia. The research is expected to be transdisciplinary, building upon works in the fields of gender, policy and governance, social movements, culture, and media studies, and will aim to develop insights that can shape future policy making efforts in addressing the country’s systemic inequalities and, in turn, advance Monash’s Impact 2030 goal of fostering thriving, resilient communities.

Monash University is focused on tackling the challenges of the age including climate change, geo-political security and thriving communities (see Impact 2030). As the largest university in Australia, Monash is well placed to leverage its globally networked campuses and international alliances in Europe and Asia. The Faculty of Arts at Monash is diverse and vibrant, with an unrivalled breadth of disciplinary expertise ranging from film and media studies, anthropology, political sciences and climate adaptation through to gender studies, sociology, geography and history, among many others. We have a strong and supportive research culture, led by internationally recognised scholars successful in attracting national and international competitive research funding.

Candidate Requirements

The successful applicant must be an Indonesian citizen. Interested applicants who identify as women or members of gender, religious, or ethnic minorities are highly encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will have an excellent academic track record in one or more of the following: governance and policy studies, gender studies, and media and film studies. Competence in qualitative research methods is essential and quantitative skills are desirable.

Applicants will be considered provided they fulfill the criteria for PhD admission at Monash University which includes English language Proficiency skills. Details of eligibility requirements to undertake a PhD in the Faculty of Arts are available at https://arts.monash.edu/graduate-research/application-process/. Applicants should ensure they familiarise themselves with these requirements before deciding whether they should apply.

Scholarship holders must be enrolled full time and on campus in Jakarta. The successful applicant will be expected to enrol by January 2025. However, there may be some flexibility as to the date of commencement.

Enquiries: Dr Sabina Puspita, Assistant Professor, Public Policy and Management, Monash Indonesia, sabina.puspita@monash.edu

Submit an Expression of Interest

It is important that you contact Assistant Professor Sabina Puspita at sabina.puspita@monash.edu prior to submission of the EOI to discuss the project.

EOIs shall comprise:

• A cover letter that includes a brief statement of the applicant’s suitability and interest in this PhD topic
• A brief research proposal not exceeding 750 words in length that fits within the broad scope and demonstrates some understanding of the area of research and appropriate research methods
• A curriculum vitae, including a list of any published works, conference presentations, industry/government reports, and relevant work/research experience
• A full statement of academic record, supported by scanned copies of relevant certified documentation
• Contact details of two academic referees
• Copy of your current passport or National Identity Card

Once you have discussed your EOI with Assistant Professor Sabina Puspita, please submit your Expression of Interest Form and indicate that you are applying for a “Special Scholarship Scheme – HERB FEITH MONASH ARTS PhD SCHOLARSHIP (Social Sciences)”.

Applicants will be shortlisted and the preferred candidates will be interviewed over Zoom. Interviews will be conducted in English.

Closing Date: Sunday 17th November 2024 11:55pm (Australian Eastern Daylight savings Time - AEDT)