David Bright

PhD Scholarship in Social Network Analysis and Child Sexual Abuse Prevention at Deakin University . This opportunity is for a PhD candidate to join the Deakin Covert Networks Lab under the supervision of Professor David Bright . The project is part of an ARC Linkage collaboration and uses social network analysis and other advanced network methods to better understand patterns of child sexual abuse , repeat victimisation, and the timing and location of offending. The research is designed to support police investigators in identifying who is being victimised, who is at highest risk, and how vulnerable children can be better protected. Relevant study areas and research interests include psychology , sociology , computer science , public health , crime analysis, network methods, and data-driven prevention research. The post highlights Deakin University’s broader focus on Building Safe and Secure Communities , with an emphasis on threat prevention and social resilience. This is a scholarship-based PhD opening. No stipend amount, tuition details, or deadline are stated in the post. Interested candidates should follow the linked opportunity for further information and application instructions.