Caring for our community in a new home: End-of-life care for refugee communities

We are particularly interested in a qualitative project that fits within the scope of the mixed-methods approach of this research. The project is linked to a larger Australian National Health and Medical Research Council funded Ideas Grant, 'Creating Health in a New Home', a transformative approach to building evidence for refugee health across generations.

The PhD candidate will work collaboratively with a team of investigators, postdoctoral fellows and other PhD students, with supervision from Professor Angela Dawson and others. The research involves strong engagement with community and health services stakeholders. The successful applicant will be based within a rich research culture within the Faculty of Health, UTS Sydney and collaborate with partners in health services and community organisations.

We are looking for someone who has an honours degree or a research background (thesis via other postgraduate degree or publications). The applicant should have some experience in qualitative data collection and analysis and a passion to collaborate with refugee communities in addressing health issues. Prior research experience in refugee and/or migrant health is desirable but not required. We particularly encourage people of refugee backgrounds to apply.

• Eligibility for enrolment in a Doctor of Philosophy at UTS
• Capacity to enrol for Autumn RS1 or Spring RS2 2026
• Open to Domestic candidates only.

Applicants will be assessed on the basis of academic merit, previous research experience, research outputs, and alignment with the University's research priorities.

In addition to ensuring you are eligible for admission to UTS, students should contact sheila.pham@uts.edu.au to discuss suitability before submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI).

To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants are expected to have a record of excellent academic performance and, preferably, additional relevant research experience.

In addition to ensuring you are eligible for scholarship and admission to UTS, students must submit an EOI to angela.dawson@uts.edu.au (by email). EOI submission deadline is 2 February 2026.

Your EOI should include:

• A brief personal statement expressing your interest and outlining your suitability, what you hope to achieve from your research and your research experience to date.
• Academic curriculum vitae including your qualifications, work and research experience
• Official academic transcripts (undergraduate and postgraduate), including thesis results (if applicable).
• Evidence of research output (peer-reviewed publications) demonstrating your capacity to undertake independent research (if applicable).
• Proof of English proficiency (if not having completed a minimum of 5 years of study in Australia).
• Written references to include contact details for suitable academic referees (two required).

Shortlisted candidates should be available for a face-to-face interview between 9-13 February 2026.

EOI application open: 5 December 2026

EOI application close: 2 February 2026

Shortlisted candidates interview between 9-13 February 2026

Successful candidate to submit an UTS Online application by 14 March 2026.

Successful candidate to enrol latest by 30 May 2026.

EOI application open: 5 December 2026

EOI application close: 2 February 2026

Shortlisted candidates interview between 9-13 February 2026

Successful candidate to submit an UTS Online application by 14 March 2026.

Successful candidate to enrol latest by 30 May 2026.

To discuss the research project and or EOI process, please contact

Sheila Pham / sheila.pham@uts.edu.au

To discuss application requirements, please contact FOH.HDR.Enquiry@uts.edu.au