Degree type
PhD
Closing date
1 February 2025
Campus
Launceston
Citizenship requirement
Domestic
About the research project
Climate change and the rapidly changing environment are negatively impacting housing markets. Simultaneously, the natural environment is a desirable amenity for many households. Increased frequency of natural disasters as well as mitigation strategies, such as wind farms, affect neighbourhoods, housing choices, and property insurance.
Australia's changing climate conditions include the escalation of severity and frequency of flood and fire events, severe storm activity, and extreme weather patterns. Each of these present significant risks for the nation's housing stock. In areas that have experienced repeated weather events, for example, housing costs have worsened due to increased requirements for climate and disaster resilience of new buildings. Insurance costs in these areas have typically risen dramatically, and insurers have deemed some location uninsurable. This reduces available housing supply, forcing individual landowners to depart, and leading to consideration of planned housing retreats for entire communities in some locations.
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a broad framework for climate action; many of the sustainable development goals are dependent on adequate housing, either directly or indirectly. There is growing policy focus in Australia on reducing emissions, improving the energy efficiency of housing stock and retrofitting for improved thermal performance. To date, the greatest impacts of changing climate on Australian housing stock has been in regional and remote areas. Climate change will increasingly impact more densely populated urban areas. There is a need to understand the resilience of Australia's housing systems at a property and community level. There is interest in better understanding the vulnerability of Australia's housing stock to climate change, and what strategies can enhance its resilience to climate change. The roles of federal, state and local governments, and of local communities, deserves attention, along with the coordination between these actors. The differing challenges – and differing response options – in urban, peri-urban, regional and remote locations is also of interest.
This project will explore the interconnection between housing markets and climate change. The project will investigate the scale of climate vulnerability in the Australian housing system. It will explore and present examples of practical and effective climate action at local, state and federal government levels that has increased the resilience of Australia's housing stock. The Project will apply quantitative methods and econometric analysis to existing data. The research will investigate how climate change impacts housing markets. Research will consider circular economics in housing.
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Funding
Applicants will be considered for a Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship or Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS) which, if successful, provides:
- a living allowance stipend of $33,511 per annum (2025 rate, indexed annually) for 3.5 years
- a relocation allowance of up to $2,000
- a tuition fees offset covering the cost of tuition fees for up to four years (domestic applicants only)
If successful, international applicants will receive a University of Tasmania Fees Offset for up to four years.
As part of the application process you may indicate if you do not wish to be considered for scholarship funding.
Other funding opportunities and fees
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Eligibility
Applicants should review the Higher Degree by Research minimum entry requirements.
Ensure your eligibility for the scholarship round by referring to our Key Dates.
Selection Criteria
The project is competitively assessed and awarded. Selection is based on academic merit and suitability to the project as determined by the College.
Additional essential selection criteria specific to this project:
- Relevant degree in economics, econometrics, or finance
- Strength in advanced statistical data analysis and econometrics
- Evidence of research capability from publications
Additional desirable selection criteria specific to this project:
- Experience in advanced analytical skills
- Aptitude for coding and statistical software use
- Relevant publication in ranked academic journals (ABDC or Scopus)
Application process
- Select your project, and check that you meet the eligibility and selection criteria, including citizenship;
- Contact Dr Maria Yanotti to discuss your suitability and the project's requirements; and
- In your application:
- Copy and paste the title of the project from this advertisement into your application. If you don’t correctly do this your application may be rejected.
- Submit a signed supervisory support form, a CV including contact details of 2 referees and your project research proposal.
- Apply prior to 1 February 2025.
Full details of the application process can be found under the 'How to apply' section at Research degrees.
Following the closing date applications will be assessed within the College. Applicants should expect to receive notification of the outcome by email by the advertised outcome date.
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