The School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Deakin University are recruiting a PhD student for the Embedding Net Zero Carbon Emissions project on an HDR Scholarship. The award-holder will be based at the Melbourne Campus. Applications close 5pm, Saturday 20 September 2025
The “net zero” paradigm is remaking the world with far-reaching consequences for our future. Since 2020, more than 140 countries and 80% of the world’s largest public companies have promised to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 or 2070. Australia’s federal, state and territory governments and almost 90% of ASX200 companies have committed to reach net zero by 2050 or earlier.
The new ARC Discovery Project draws on anthropological, policy, and science and technology studies (STS) expertise to investigate how the contradictions of the net zero paradigm materialise in place, focusing on a site where its policies, economies and practices converge: northern Australia. Specifically, our research project aims to examine how people in northern Australia view the local, national, and global value of net zero and the embedding of the net zero paradigm in place through industrial infrastructures. Expected outcomes of this project include insights into how climate change policy agendas are evaluated at a local scale and therefore the potential challenges and opportunities faced by governments, industry, and others as they seek to realise net zero goals.
How to Apply
Please email a CV and cover letter to A/Prof Timothy Neale. The CV should highlight your skills, education, publications and relevant work experience. If you are successful you will then be invited to submit a formal application.
