PhD Opportunity The Economic Causes and Consequences of Family and Domestic Violence, Centre for Health Economics, Business School

PhD Opportunity: The Economic Causesand Consequences of Family and DomesticViolence Centre for Health Economics Monash Business School

Centre for Health Economics

Job No.:688689

Location: Caulfield campus Monash University Melbourne Australia

Duration: 4.5-year fixed-term appointment

Employment type: Full-time

Remuneration: You will receive a generous scholarship covering tuitionfees and a tax-free stipend at current value of $39000 AUD per annum (up to$49000 AUD per annum for outstanding students).

Additional financial support is available through research and teachingassistance work.

The Opportunity

This PhD offers the chance to work on a project at the intersection ofeconomics public policy and one of Australias most pressing social
challenges; family and domestic violence (FDV). FDV has profoundeconomic and health consequences yet the ways economic conditions
shape FDV risk and the long-run effects on victim-survivors and theirfamilies remain poorly understood. The candidate will join a collaborativeresearch team using large-scale Australian data and modern statisticalmethods to produce credible evidence on these issues. The projectprovides an opportunity to contribute crucial policy-relevant research thatcan support national decision-making while advancing academicknowledge.

Who were looking for

This project is a good fit for researchers who are curious about howeconomic forces shape peoples lives and for those who want to apply
empirical tools to questions with real social impact. It will suit those whoenjoy working with data thinking carefully about research design andcollaborating with a cross disciplinary team. A background or stronginterest in applied economics econometrics or public policy will help butgenuine enthusiasm for the topic is also educational qualifications include economics and will also consider applicants with mathematical or statisticalqualifications such as data science or statistics as well as those fromfields such as public health public policy or social work who candemonstrate strong quantitative skills.

Formal entry requirements areoutlined below.

For questions about the project or to discuss whether the project is a goodfit for you youre welcome to contact:
Professor David Johnston at

PhD Program

The project is based in the Centre for Health Economics a large and activeeconomics research group within the Monash Business School.
As a candidate in theCHE Integrated PhD Program you will receiverigorous training in advanced health economics econometrics and relatedstudies.

The Integrated Program begins with a year of advanced courseworkresearch training and a minor thesis completed as part of a Master ofCommerce (MCom) degree. Provided you meet the progressionrequirements you will then move into the PhD which offers further
research training and professional development culminating in a writtenthesis. The PhD stage typically takes three and a half years to complete.

You will also enjoy opportunities for domestic and international conferencetravel and the potential to undertake international research visits.

PhD Program entry requirements and scholarship eligibility

Applicants to enter the 4.5-year Health Economics PhD program shouldhave completed an Honours degree a 4-year Bachelors degree or aMasters degree with top marks and a research component in a relevantdiscipline.

You can check your eligibility with the PhD readiness tool.

For full information on eligibility and English language requirements pleasevisit Monash Business School Integrated PhD Program.

Enquiries
For questions related to the application procedure please contact buseco-

Applications

Before applying note the following:

• When prompted select Health Economics as your area ofspecialisation

To apply please follow the Integrated PhD Program application process.

All eligible applications will be assessed and shortlisted candidates will becontacted to meet with the supervisory team and discuss mutual fit for theproject.

Application dates for the commencement of the Integrated PhDprogram in July/August 2026:

Application round is currently open.

Application Close: Sunday 1 February 2026 11:55pm AEDT

About Monash and the Centre for Health Economics

The Centre for Health Economics is one of the worlds leading researchgroups in the economic analysis of health and health care. We have thehighest concentration of economists working in health in the Asia-Pacificregion and the largest Health Economics PhD program in Australiareflecting the reputation of our researchers and the quality of theirmentorship.

Monash is one of the top 50 universities in the world ranked top in healtheconomics in the Asia-Pacific region. As a PhD student of the Centre youwill be part of a team of researchers at the cutting edge ofimpactfulinternational researchacross research themes including:disadvantage andhealth;global and environmental health economics;economic behaviourincentives and preferences in health; andeconomic modelling of healthpolicies and technologies.

Employment prospects
PhD graduatesfrom the Centre for Health Economics typically findemployment as researchers in leading universities and consulting firms
around the world. For instance ourprevious graduateshave beensuccessful in gaining positions at the London School of Economics the
University of Cambridge the University of Oxford the University of Illinoisthe University of York the University of Melbourne Australian NationalUniversity Ernst & Young the World Bank and government healthdepartments.

Supporting a diverse workforce