Degree type
PhD
Closing date
1 February 2025
Campus
Hobart
Citizenship requirement
Domestic / International
About the research project
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly transforming the educational landscape, presenting both opportunities and challenges for universities. Recognising the profound implications of this technological shift, it is essential to understand how educators integrate GenAI into their teaching and assessment practices, and how higher education institutions can adapt to ensure quality and integrity in learning and teaching.
This project aligns with guidance from the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), which emphasises the importance of fostering a responsible and informed approach to GenAI in Australian higher education.
We are seeking a highly motivated Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidate to examine educators' engagement with GenAI in assessment design and the implications of this for how they teach and assess. The research will involve working closely with academic staff at the University of Tasmania (UTAS) to develop evidence-based recommendations for how the university can adapt its learning and teaching strategies for the era of GenAI, focusing on assessment design, academic development, and policy formulation.
We are looking for a candidate with:
A strong interest in educational innovation and technology.
Experience or background in education, educational design, or a related field.
Sophisticated understanding of qualitative and/or mixed-methods research methodologies.
Strong analytical and communication skills.
This project offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of higher education in Australia by ensuring institutions remain responsive and resilient in the face of technological advancements like GenAI. The findings will play a critical role in shaping institutional strategies, fostering academic creativity, and safeguarding the integrity of learning and teaching in this new era. The project is based at the University of Tasmania with Dr Nadia Ollington and Professor Louise Starkey supervising.
Primary Supervisor
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
For further information regarding other scholarships on offer, and the various fees of undertaking a research degree, please visit Scholarships and fees.
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.
Additional eligibility criteria specific to this project/scholarship:
- Applicants must be able to undertake the project on-campus
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.
Application process
- Select your project, and check that you meet the eligibility and selection criteria, including citizenship;
- Contact Dr Nadia Ollington 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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