Research Opportunities

Horse Owners and Hendra Virus: A Longitudinal Cohort Study to Evaluate Risk (HHALTER)

Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) Scholarship

Essential criteria

  • Bachelor Honours degree (Class 1 or 2.1) or a research Master degree in a social science discipline; psychology, sociology, or a discipline with specialism in health behaviour, veterinary public health, or similar. Applicants not from a social science discipline need to provide evidence of research or operational experience directly related to the project.
  • Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good understanding of research methods and statistics; some familiarity with survey methods, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and handling large datasets would be an advantage.
  • The ability to work and communicate with a wide range of people and experts in a range of roles.
  • The capacity to travel; some second year field work is expected to take place in Queensland and Northern NSW.
  • The position is based in Sydney, applicants will need to relocate to/be based in Sydney.

Personal characteristics

  • This opportunity will suit someone who is organised and systematic 
  • A working knowledge of horses is desirable
  • The applicant needs to be prepared to engage in a wide range of media including email and website communication with horse owners, written reports, formal presentations, workshops, interviews and telephone/video conferencing
  • Must be willing to take an active role in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and open to new ideas and approaches

What does the scholarship provide?

  • Tax free stipend of $35,000 per annum and a funded place in the course. 
  • Funding to cover all project-related costs, including conference travel.

Need more information?

Contact Dr Melanie Taylor melanie.taylor@uws.edu.au, phone +61 2 9685 9552 to discuss the project

Contact the Office of Research Services to discuss enrolment and scholarships, HDRscholarships@uws.edu.au, phone +61 2 4736 0966

How to apply

Submit an application form and CV by the closing date - 30 November 2012. 

The application form can be downloaded from the UWS Research Scholarships page 

Only domestic applicants are eligible to apply for this award.

The position is based at UWS, in Sydney.  

The successful applicant will be expected to commence the project early 2013.