PhD Scholarship: Investigating consumer preferences for Tobacco Endgame policies in Australia

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At the forefront of an evolving healthcare system, health economists, health services researchers, implementation scientists and biostatisticians at the Centre for Applied Health Economics (CAHE) are conducting multidisciplinary research to deliver leading advice, with significant impact on policy. The Centre has built an international reputation for leading research with real impact and delivering improved quality of life globally. Presently, with over 35 staff and HDR students, the Centre is led by Professor Josh Byrnes. CAHE brings together significant and diverse expertise and experience in areas including evidence-based medicine, biostatistics, health technology assessment, economic evaluation methods, economic modelling, data management, implementation science and data analytics. This opportunity will be primarily based at Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations. Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples. Job Description We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to partner with the Centre for Applied Health Economics (CAHE) researchers to support the successful delivery of workstreams within an NHMRC Synergy grant, led by the international consortium, the Interdisciplinary Tobacco Endgame Research Network (INTER-Net). This multidisciplinary research program aims to explore innovative strategies to reduce smoking in Australia, drawing on methods from epidemiology, applied statistics, health policy, law, social sciences, and economics. This particular PhD project will focus on Tobacco Endgame policy preferences in Australia. It involves designing and implementing a Discrete Choice Experiment to investigate the views of the public and other stakeholders on tobacco endgame strategies. The role includes conducting literature reviews, qualitative interviews, and collaborating closely with other workstreams within INTER-Net and the Centre of Research Excellence for Tobacco Endgame (CREATE). Qualifications The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful in the role you will have evidence of experience/knowledge in health economics and policy research, with a strong desire to undertake research in these areas.

• Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.

Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class or second-class (Division A) honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure.  For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here. International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

1. A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
2. A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
3. A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

Additional Information About the scholarship
The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information. A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information. What Griffith offers
As a scholarship holder, you will study with a University that ranks among the top 2% worldwide and spans across campuses in South East Queensland. At Griffith University, we’ve worked hard to create a culture that will challenge you to be curious, creative and courageous. We also support the professional and personal development of all our HDR candidates and invest in the skills of our people. Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) EoI process
Please do not select the “APPLY” button. All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• Research  proposal
• Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a  copy of your academic transcript
• A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
• Names of two referees

Closing date for expressions of interest is: Friday 20 June 2025 5pm AEST The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line Further information For project related enquiries please contact either:
Professor Josh Byrnes
Phone: (07) 3735 9132
Email: [email protected] Dr Daniel Erku
Email: [email protected] For administration enquiries please contact:
Griffith Graduate Research School
Phone: (07) 3735 3817
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