PhD Scholarship in the School of Psychology
Transgenerational (pre-conception) determinants of infant mental health and wellbeing
Two PhD scholarships are available with Deakin University’s School of Psychology. These scholarships are based at Deakin University’s Melbourne Burwood Campus.
We are seeking applications from highly motivated postgraduate students for two related PhD projects with the Australian Temperament Project Generation 3 Study (ATP-G3) which is one of only a handful of prospective three generation studies worldwide. The ATP-G3 Study is funded by the Australian Research Council for 3 years (2013-2015) and brings together researchers from Deakin University, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, the Royal Children's Hospital, the University of Melbourne, the University of Otago (NZ), the University of New South Wales, and the Australian Institute for Family Studies.
Project description
The purpose of the ATP-G3 Study is to examine transgenerational (pre-conception) determinants of infant mental health and wellbeing. The parent cohort study has followed the social and emotional development of around 2000 participants (and their parents) across 15 waves of assessment over 30 years. The offspring cohort study has assessments during pregnancy, at birth and 12 months postpartum. Both PhD projects will focus on parental caregiving and infant attachment behaviours and involve training and accreditation in the administration and coding of the Emotional Availability Scales and the Strange Situation protocol.
Eligibility
- Applicants must meet Deakin's PhD entry requirements and must hold an Honours degree (First Class) in a relevant social science, preferably developmental psychology, or a Master’s degree with a substantial research component (or equivalent) in psychology/developmental science of an appropriate honours standard.
- The ideal applicant will have well developed quantitative data analysis skills, understanding of biopsychosocial processes in human development, sound communication skills and teamwork capability.
- Experience working with infants and families and experience with longitudinal research will also be viewed favourably.
- Applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizens, or Australian permanent residents.
Funding
The scholarship stipend rate is $26,088 per annum for 3 years.
How to apply
Please read the terms and conditions (308 KB) of the award for more details.
To apply, please email a covering letter, Curriculum Vitae with contact details for at least two referees and academic transcripts to Dr Primrose Letcher, ATP-G3 Project Manager (Email. pletcher@unimelb.edu.au).
For further information
Please contact Dr Primrose Letcher, ATP-G3 Project Manager (Email. pletcher@unimelb.edu.au or Ph. 0424 469 035).
