About the position
Call for Expressions of Interest
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) student
Bond University, Business School
Position title: PhD in Business (Tourism Management)
The Bond Business School is calling for expressions of interest from Business graduates wishing to complete a PhD in the field of Tourism Management with the following project title: Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals and Well-being in Tourism.
This research project is part of a broader research agenda on the practical quality control tools for building sustainability and resilience in tourism. This project focuses on the tool solutions for enhancing positive social impact in tourism, particularly in relation to well-being. This industry-engaged research project aims to co-design, pilot, and optimise novel well-being solutions with and for tourism practitioners and/or visitors. This research will advance theory and practice in the important area of sustainability and well-being in tourism. Theoretically, new insights will also be offered in area of positive psychology. The research will produce actionable industry tools for building well-being in tourism. Offering global implications, the research will reveal how the tourism industry can take action to address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, such as Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being).
The successful applicant’s doctoral thesis will be supervised by Associate Professor Sebastian Filep, and Dr Alex Acheampong at Bond University, and externally by sustainability experts and tourism academics: Professor Brent Moyle (Griffith University) and Dr Laura Lesar (Flinders University).
About the person
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- A Business (or Commerce) Masters by Research; or Bachelor of Commerce/ Business with Honours; or related degrees in Tourism Management or Sustainability .
- Experience undertaking a substantial research project (e.g. Masters thesis or Honours thesis)
- Excellent data analysis and academic writing skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work in teams
- Evidence of project management and organisational skills, including the ability to achieve goals and deliver outcomes within a specified time period.
Desirable:
- Publication in a peer-reviewed journal
- Experience with tutoring students
- Capacity to assist with seeking external funding with support from supervisors
Salary details
Candidates will receive high quality, personalised supervision and access to the full range of facilities available to Bond University students, successful applicants will be entitled to the following benefits:
- Tuition fee waiver: The Australian Government’s Research Training Program (RTP) scheme provides tuition fee waivers for eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents enrolled in higher degree programs such as a PhD. The tuition waiver lasts the duration of the program.
- Option to apply for a scholarship: The successful applicant will be encouraged to apply for the Living Stipend Scholarship at Bond University. The RTP also provides a limited number of scholarships for PhD students by way of a living stipend. Application is made through a competitive round held twice a year (closing 31 March and 30 September). The current full-time stipend rate for all HDR scholarship categories for 2025 is $33,511 AUD per annum.
- Employment opportunities: The successful applicant may also be provided with employment opportunities such as tutoring or research assistant work within the Bond Business School dependent upon prior experience. Employment will be subject to the conditions of the PhD program and the terms of any scholarship awarded.
- Internship opportunities: The successful applicant may have the opportunity to partner with a business or organisation in our network to conduct research, gain valuable real-world experience and make an impact. PhD Industry Internships offer a unique opportunity to apply your research expertise to real-world challenges, collaborate with industry leaders, and build a pathway toward your future career.
The successful applicant will need to meet all Bond University requirements for entry into the PhD program and achieve the milestones required by the University throughout their doctoral program. It is also a requirement that the successful applicant be based full-time at the Gold Coast campus.
Additional information
Why study at Bond?
The Bond Business School (BBS) delivers a truly personalised educational experience to every student. BBS provides a unique learning environment. This setting tailors our industry-relevant learning experiences to the needs of each student, one by one. In addition, each student has unparalleled access to dedicated learning facilities, global industry connections, internationally diverse cohorts and world class academics. We demonstrate an outstanding student service ethic, offer an engaging and satisfying student experience, and prioritise student wellbeing. We engage in high quality, impactful research in niche areas of research excellence.
Our research groups include:
- Centre for Data Analytics
- Governance, Accountability and Purpose (GAP) Research Group
- Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise
Application and submission details
How to submit an expression of interest
Please submit your expression of interest via the Bond University application portal
Your EOI must include:
- The number and title of the position you are applying for.
- A written statement (maximum of 2 pages) describing your interest in the research project and proposed research topic.
- A written statement (maximum of 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria set out above.
- A current curriculum vitae including the names of two academic referees.
- Your academic transcripts.
- An example of your written academic work (e.g. Honours thesis, peer-reviewed journal article, or academic research projects)
For all enquiries related to this position, please contact the Bond Business School on [email protected]