Flinders University
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Wicked Problems Scholars
Fully Funded PhD in Active Fatherhood, Mental Health, Exercise and Co-Design Flinders University in Australia
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sports Science
Funding
Fully funded PhD scholarship with a stipend for 3.5 years. The post states the position is fully funded and includes access to a national, policy-relevant dataset and supervision from a transdisciplinary team.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Australia
University
Flinders University

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Ongoing programWicked Problems Scholars
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Wicked Problems Scholars is a Flinders University PhD scholarship programme supporting interdisciplinary research on complex social, environmental and public health challenges in Australia.
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About this position
Fully funded PhD opportunity at Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia, focused on mental health, fatherhood, exercise, co-design, health promotion, and community-based research.
The project is titled Active Fatherhood: Co-Designing an Exercise Program Infused with Mental Health and Self-Care Promotion for New Dads to Tackle Australia’s Wicked Problems. It sits within Flinders University’s broader Wicked Problems research programme and uses the national Wicked Problems dataset to explore complex social and health challenges affecting Australian communities.
Research focus includes wellbeing, mental health, and social connection among new fathers; analysis of cost-of-living pressures and access to support; co-design with fathers and community partners; and the use of community-based and physical activity settings as accessible pathways to wellbeing and prevention.
Supervision is by Sarah Hunter, Matthew Wallen, Brittany J Johnson, Sam Elliott, and Damien Riggs, with a transdisciplinary team spanning psychology, exercise physiology, social work, nutrition, and education.
Eligibility highlights: an undergraduate degree in health or a related discipline; experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research; interest in co-design and applied research; background in physical activity, mental health, health promotion, or prevention; and strong communication, independent working, and teamwork skills.
Funding: fully funded stipend for 3.5 years.
How to apply: email a CV and a brief message outlining your experience and motivations to Sarah Hunter at [email protected]. More information is available via the linked Flinders page.
Funding details
Fully funded PhD scholarship with a stipend for 3.5 years. The post states the position is fully funded and includes access to a national, policy-relevant dataset and supervision from a transdisciplinary team.
What's required
Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in health or a related discipline, experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research, interest in co-design and applied research, and a background in physical activity, mental health, health promotion, or prevention. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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