[csaa-forum] PhD Scholarship: customer experiences of crowding on rail services

[Jean Burgess]

Dear colleagues,

Forwarded by request.



CRC for Rail Innovation/School of Psychology, Social Work and Social Policy Research Scholarship
[cid:3325753402_21340676]A socio-economic study of platform and carriage crowding in the railway industry
This scholarship is associated with the CRC for Rail Innovation <http://www.railcrc.net.au/><http://www.railcrc.net.au/>  project 'A socio-economic study of platform and carriage crowding in the railway industry'. The aim of this project is to understand customer experiences of crowding on rail services, decision-making and trade-offs around crowding in the Australian rail industry.

Whilst the successful candidate will be involved primarily in the qualitative research elements (through ethnography and focus groups in five Australian states), an understanding of quantitative research methods would be advantageous. This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with qualitative expertise to carry out fieldwork-based research and engage with industry. There is scope for the candidate to propose and develop other related projects.
Study subject
Social Science (Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology)
Level
Postgraduate (Research)
Payment information
$30,000 tax-exempt stipend and access to up to $5,000 each year for operational expenses.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia and applies to Australian citizens only. Preference will be given to candidates who have received a first class honours degree. Candidates will be required to address selection criteria.
Main contact
Dr Kirrilly Thompson, Research Fellow
University of South Australia
Tel: 0413 616 650
Email: Kirrilly.thompson at unisa.edu.au
Closing date
29 May 2009
How to apply
Apply online <http://www.unisa.edu.au/resdegrees/howtoapply/default.asp><http://www.unisa.edu.au/resdegrees/howtoapply/default.asp>
Links
Scholarships calendar <http://www.unisa.edu.au/resdegrees/scholarships/default.asp><http://www.unisa.edu.au/resdegrees/scholarships/default.asp>




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