THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking 2-4 outstanding PhD candidates to join a nationally significant research program funded by the Australian Research Council Discovery Project titled “Discovering the sustainable size of cities”. This interdisciplinary project investigates how high-speed rail (HSR) investments could reshape the size, structure, and sustainability of Australian cities.

The project brings together a world-class team of researchers from Monash University and international partners, including Assoc Prof Liton Kamruzzaman, Prof Hai Vu, Prof Graham Currie, Prof Eric Miller (University of Toronto), and Prof Roger Vickerman (University of Kent). Together, the team aims to:

• Define sustainable size of cities.
• Develop the first national land use–transport interaction (LUTI) model for Australia.
• Evaluate policy scenarios involving HSR to realign population growth with sustainability goals.

The selected PhD student(s) will join a vibrant team of postdocs, academics, and up to four PhD students working collaboratively across modelling, qualitative fieldwork, and optimisation techniques.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants will be considered provided they fulfil the criteria for PhD admission at Monash University. Details of the relevant requirements are available at www.monash.edu/engineering/future-students/graduate-research/how-to-apply.

Please refer the Job description for details