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PhD scholarship for investigating the health impacts of social housing retrofits

PhD scholarship for investigating the health impacts of social housing retrofits

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Abdullah Aziz

Abdullah Aziz

MSc. scholar at PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi

Position description

Energy vulnerability denotes the risk of harm due to limited access to essential energy in the housing retrofit. Poor thermal performance of dwellings in combination and low income are key determinants of energy vulnerability. Energy retrofits, which may include the improvement of the dwelling’s thermal envelope and an upgrade of heating/cooling appliances may reduce the risk of harm and improve health.

This project will evaluate the health and wellbeing outcomes of large-scale social housing retrofit programs in Victoria which include the replacement of old wood, electric or gas fired heaters with new energy-efficient systems, draughtproofing and new or upgraded cooling systems. Taking a pragmatic approach to evaluate ‘what works’, the project will investigate the cause-effect mechanisms as well as the contextual influences to explain the nature and direction of intervention outcomes. The project will integrate health, social and building science-based investigations and involve concurrent quantitative and qualitative research components for the purpose of complementarity. Hence, the project will seek to provide a better understanding of the effects of these housing retrofits on engineering-based outcomes (e.g. energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions reduction and indoor air quality), health outcomes (e.g. mental health, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases and injury) and the social constructions of essential domestic energy services such as heating and cooling.

The project is part of the NHMRC Healthy Environments And Lives (HEAL) Network, which will provide national and international leadership in environmental change and health.

Energy vulnerability denotes the risk of harm due to limited access to essential energy in the home. Poor thermal performance of dwellings in combination and low income are key determinants of energy vulnerability. Energy retrofits, which may include the improvement of the dwelling’s thermal envelope and an upgrade of heating/cooling appliances may reduce the risk of harm and improve health.

This project will evaluate the health and wellbeing outcomes of large-scale social housing retrofit programs in Victoria which include the replacement of old wood, electric or gas fired heaters with new energy-efficient systems, draughtproofing and new or upgraded cooling systems. Taking a pragmatic approach to evaluate ‘what works’, the project will investigate the cause-effect mechanisms as well as the contextual influences to explain the nature and direction of intervention outcomes. The project will integrate health, social and building science-based investigations and involve concurrent quantitative and qualitative research components for the purpose of complementarity. Hence, the project will seek to provide a better understanding of the effects of these housing retrofits on engineering-based outcomes (e.g. energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions reduction and indoor air quality), health outcomes (e.g. mental health, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases and injury) and the social constructions of essential domestic energy services such as heating and cooling.

The project is part of the NHMRC Healthy Environments And Lives (HEAL) Network, which will provide national and international leadership in environmental change and health.
Value and duration

The value of the scholarship is equivalent to an RMIT full Scholarship over 3 years.

Closing date

Position will remain open until filled.
Number of scholarships

One available
Eligibility

  • Satisfy RMIT University’s Doctor of Philosophy entry requirements.
  • Have first-class Honours or Masters degree in in a relevant discipline with a major thesis component.
  • International applicants must also meet the minimum English language requirements.
  • Candidates with excellent written and communication skills, demonstrated capacity to work independently and as a part of a team, and experience in research are preferred

How to apply
Please submit the following documents to [email protected]

  • Cover letter outlining interest and alignment with the proposed research, and addressing the eligibility criteria
  • Copy of academic transcripts
  • CV (including the names of two referees)

Further information

This PhD scholarship is part of the Healthy Environment and Lives (HEAL) project which is a special initiative funded by Australia’s National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) involving a multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral consortium.
Scholarship contact

Dr Nicola Willand

Email: [email protected]

The value of the scholarship is equivalent to an RMIT full Scholarship over 3 years.

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