PhD Scholarship: Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) & The Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit (VISU)Job No.: 637155 Department/Unit: Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) Faculty/Division: Office of the Senior Vice-Provost and Vice-Provost (Research) Location: Clayton campus (MUARC) Employment Type: Full-time Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment Remuneration: Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend of up to $40,000 p.a. 2021 full-time rate (tax-free stipend) - annually indexed plus allowances as per the stipend conditions Please note this is the total amount of the scholarship. Students are required to apply for Monash Research Training Program funding ($30,000), and if successful, will receive ARPANSA top-up funding to the value of $10,000. Supervision: Associate Professor Janneke Berecki-Gisolf (MUARC), Associate Professor Ken Karipidis (Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency), Dr Jane Hayman (MUARC), Associate Professor Genevieve Grant (Faculty of Law, Monash University) The Opportunity A unique, exciting opportunity exists for an exceptionally talented candidate interested in undertaking a PhD at the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC). MUARC is Australia's largest and most respected accident and injury prevention research organisation. MUARC’s research, consultancy, training and scientific expertise include safety in all modes of transport, in the workplace, in the community and in the home. MUARC’s goal is simple but profound: to prevent injury, save lives, and build futures. The project: Injuries resulting from cosmetic application of non-ionising radiation Non-ionising radiation (NIR) can be applied for cosmetic purposes, such as the use of laser to remove tattoos or to improve the appearance of wrinkles, lines and acne scars. In Australia, there is limited and inconsistent regulation around the use of NIR for non-medical, cosmetic purposes. There is anecdotal evidence that cosmetic application of NIR frequently results in unintentional injuries, but to date there is no systematic collection of the injury data. Comprehensive NIR cosmetic injury data collection and analysis are required for Australian states and territories to be able to pursue the development of regulation for these applications. The purpose of this PhD programme is to determine the burden of injury in Australia resulting from NIR treatment applied to the skin for cosmetic purposes. The PhD programme of work will encompass:
Candidate Requirements As the successful candidate, you will:
How to Apply
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