Wicked Problems Scholars PhD Scholarship

PhD opportunity at Flinders University, Australia in a fully funded scholarship project on wicked problems, combining data science, systems thinking, ecology, and public health.

The project will investigate how complex, interconnected challenges such as the cost of living, environmental change, and social connection interact, using a large national dataset with 90,000+ responses. The successful PhD student will also help design and test real-world school-based solutions, including biodiverse grounds and food-growing initiatives, to assess impacts on children’s health and wellbeing.

This is a strong fit for applicants interested in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of environmental science, public health, statistics, computer science, and psychology. The scholarship is described as fully funded.

Eligibility highlights: relevant qualifications, research experience, and a clear motivation for the scholarship are requested. Applicants should be comfortable working with large datasets and interested in applied, impact-oriented research.

How to apply: contact Jake M. Robinson by email with a CV and cover letter. The post also links to the Flinders University scholarship page for further details.