Do you have a Master’s degree and are looking for fully funded PhD opportunities? Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Canberra, Australia is now accepting applications for several funded PhD programs across a range of research areas.
1. Fully Funded PhD in Fundamental characterisation of high-phosphorus iron ores
Summary of Funded PhD Program
This CSIRO-RMIT co-funded PhD scholarship provides a stipend of $34,841 per annum pro rata (full-time) for three years with a possible extension of six months, and successful applicant will also be awarded a Tuition Fee Scholarship if required. The PhD candidate will gain intensive knowledge in innovative processing protocols for complex mineral processing, mineral leaching process, and mining site environmental science through hands-on experiments as well as collaborations with CSIRO Mineral Resources experts.
Application Deadline: 30 June 2025
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2. Fully Funded PhD in low-grade iron ore upgrade
Summary of Funded PhD Program
The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to work closely with researchers and technical experts from CSIRO in a multi-disciplinary team environment. The objective of this PhD project is to understand the various types of matrix gangue minerals present in Australian and Indian iron ores, and to study the transformation mechanisms of their structure, their ionic conductivity, and their ion exchange properties during an upgrade process involving leaching of impurities.
Application Deadline: 30 June 2025
3. Fully Funded PhD in Terahertz Quantum Systems
Summary of Funded PhD Program
Metasurfaces and resonators for coherent coupling of emitters. Terahertz radiation, electromagnetic waves between microwave and infrared, holds particular promise for quantum technologies, as qubits coupling to terahertz rather than microwave radiation could in principle operate at higher temperatures, reducing implementation cost. However, coupling to individual quantum systems in the THz range is difficult. Modifying the electromagnetic environment through relatively high-quality factor resonators with small volumes or with metasurfaces can provide more efficient coupling between individual quantum emitters and THz radiation, and also provide coherent coupling between emitters leading to super-radiance effects.
Application Deadline: 31 October 2024
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4. Fully Funded PhD in Machine learning for physical simulation of mining processes
Summary of Funded PhD Program
Physical simulation such as numerical modelling (DEM, CFD, FEA or MPM) have been used to simulate processes such as mixing, segregation and ore dilution involved in mining operation such as in blasting, stockpiling, caving and ore passes. These methods often demand extensive computational resources and time. Incorporating machine learning techniques into numerical methods offers a promising solution to enhance and accelerate the simulations in a fraction of time needed for conventional simulations. The optimised solution is capable of providing near real-time output to support planning and dicision making towards optimising mining value chain.
Application Deadline: 31 October 2024
5. Fully Funded PhD in Separation of Selectively-Sulphidised Chrome Spinel from Ilmenite Ores
Summary of Funded PhD Program
Ilmenite concentrate from the Murray Basin contains chrome spinel-based impurities. These impurities are difficult to remove through magnetic separation due to considerable overlap in the magnetic susceptibility properties with the ilmenite. Previous studies by Ahmad, Rhamdhani, Pownceby and Bruckard have identified and demonstrated selective-sulphidisation of the chrome spinel impurities at particular range of temperature, pO2 and pS2. Work is now needed to identify and optimise a physical separation route (eg light grinding, magnetics separation, sonication/microwave pretreatments, electroststaic separation, or flotation) to separate the sulphidised spinels from the ilmenite and integrate the new step in the commercial processing of ilmenite.
Application Deadline: 31 October 2024
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6. Fully Funded PhD in Integrated assessment to support sustainable marine stewardship
Summary of Funded PhD Program
The integrated assessment of development and use impacts on Australia’s marine estate examines the comprehensive effects of human activities on the marine environment (direct and indirect). By evaluating the consequences of development and resource utilization, it aids in informed decision-making, sustainable management, and the use and protection of Australia’s marine ecosystems and biodiversity. Integrated Ecosystem Assessment (IEA) is an approach that has been incredibly useful in US/EU and IEAs have been called for in Australia by the National Marine Science Committee as part of planning Australia ocean use and maximising benefit.
Application Deadline: 31 October 2024
7. Fully Funded PhD in Lithium ion battery anode material (graphite) recovery
Summary of Funded PhD Program
Lithium ion battery has been growing rapidly in the global market and now become the dominant battery type due to their wide adoption in electric vehicles (EV) and energy storage (ESS) applications. It is expected significant volume of waste lithium ion battery will retire and need to be recycled in the next 5-8 years. Most LIB recycling work in the past focused on the recovery of cathode material. Graphite is dominantly used as an anode material in all types of lithium-ion batteries for EVs and BESS. China refines more than 90% of global battery-grade graphite. There is growing industry and government interest in LIB anode (graphite) recovery.
Application Deadline: 30 November 2024
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8. Fully Funded PhD in Circular Economy Business Models
Summary of Funded PhD Program
This PhD research delves into innovative strategies that businesses can adopt to generate economic value while simultaneously delivering environmental and social benefits. The study explores how circular economy principles can be effectively integrated into various industries, identifying key opportunities and challenges in the transition to a more sustainable business framework. By investigating successful case studies and emerging practices, the research aims to provide actionable insights for businesses looking to enhance their sustainability performance. The goal is to contribute to the broader understanding of how businesses can thrive in a circular economy, benefiting not only their bottom line but also society and the environment at large.
Application Deadline: 31 October 2024
9. Fully Funded PhD in Mechanical transmission of pathogens by mosquitoes
Summary of Funded PhD Program
While the role of vectors in the biological transmission of pathogens is well-characterized, the mechanical transmission of mosquito pathogens remains poorly understood. This project aims to address key gaps in our understanding of the potential vector based mechanical transmission of the bacterium Mycobacterium ulcerans (the causative agent of Buruli ulcer) and other mosquito-borne viruses, such as dengue virus and Japanese encephalitis virus.
Application Deadline: 31 October 2024
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10. Fully Funded PhD in Advancing Satellite Remote Sensing of Ocean Surface
Summary of Funded PhD Program
This research will connect new satellite measurement techniques with enriched in-situ ocean observations to develop new and improved algorithms for extracting useful and accurate ocean surface properties (such as ocean wave heights, surface winds, and currents etc.) from new satellite missions. With advancements in satellite remote sensing technology, and an increase in the number of missions and in-situ deployed instruments, there is a growing number of new and diverse ocean observations available, whose relationships are not fully understood, and benefits not fully exploited.
Application Deadline: 31 October 2024
11. Fully Funded PhD in Promoting healthier food retail environments
Summary of Funded PhD Program
Food retailers significantly influence the diets of Australian households through the products available, and the promotion, placement, and pricing of these products. Transforming the food retail environment to be more health enabling and prevent chronic disease is critical to improving the health and wellbeing of the population. This project will develop the evidence and co-create initiatives with retailers and consumers to find the ‘win-win’ ideas that balance commercial, public health and consumer demands.
Application Deadline: 31 October 2024
