Australian University Jobs

• 30-Jun-2024, Closing Date

• Do you have a passion for promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in teacher education? Do you want to make a contribution to knowledge through research?
• Monash Education is offering two related PhDs projects on the topic of the cultural diversity of preservice teachers.

• Be a domestic candidate
• Have the necessary qualifications, such as a research masters or honours year to meet the selection requirements into the doctoral program
• Be enrolling full time and on campus
• Not already hold a PhD

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

• The awardees will be determined by a panel in a merit-based selection process.
• There is some flexibility regarding the date of commencement.

• Monday 1 July 2024 - Closing Date

• This PhD scholarship will align with the Australian Research Council (ARC) funded project, ‘Sustainable Business Models for Marine Conservation’, conducted by Dr Benjamin Thompson.
• The successful applicant will develop a relatable but distinct project; for example, examining relationships between the ecological, social, governance, financial, and/or business aspects of marine conservation, and optionally, linking to broader developments around the blue economy around sustainable use of the oceans.

• The successful applicant will have at least one degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., geography, environmental science, business, economics, finance).
• Specific experience across conservation science, human geography, environmental finance, and/or corporate sustainability would be advantageous.
• They will also have experience conducting social science research methods, whilst experience with other research methods such as geospatial analysis, ecological census techniques, and/or economic and financial analysis would be advantageous.

• Undertaking this PhD as part of a larger project has several advantages.
• First, the successful candidate will be integrated into an already successful research agenda that has been funded by the ARC, and will have access to funding to support for fieldwork travel and conference attendance.
• Second, the candidate will benefit from expert supervision from research leaders in environmental social science.
• Finally, the candidate will benefit from being part of outcomes from the research, which may include co-authored publications, funded symposia, school-engagement exercises, and future grant applications.

• The successful applicant will be expected to enroll by September 2024. However, there may be some flexibility as to the date of commencement.

• 2024-07-14 - Closing Date

• The Human Geography section in the School of Social Sciences is proud to offer a Richard John Bryant Estate PhD Scholarship to fund a graduate researcher working in the broad field of climate change adaptation in the Indo-Pacific region.
• The successful applicant will join our excellent research cohort within Human Geography and undertake their PhD project under the supervision of leading academics within Geography.
• The Human Geography team have broad research expertise and leadership in the areas of social, political and institutional analyses of climate change adaptation, climate resilience and disaster risk reduction across the Indo-Pacific region.

• The successful applicant will have a strong academic track record in one or more of the following: geography, environmental sociology, environmental humanities, and governance and policy.
• Competence in qualitative research methods is essential and quantitative skills are desirable but not essential.

• A Research Living Allowance
• Tuition fee scholarship
• Single Overseas Health Cover

• The successful applicant will be based at the Clayton campus in Melbourne.
• Enquiries: Megan Farrelly, Associate Dean (Graduate Research) - Faculty of Arts, Professor - School of Social Sciences, megan.farrelly@monash.edu
• Applications Close: Sunday 14th July 2024, 11:55pm (AEST)

• 07 Jun 2024 - 01 Nov 2024
• Job opening and closing date

• The successful candidate will achieve the research aims via a variety of research modalities including research, communication of research and Deakin’s PhD award criteria.

• Applicants must meet Deakin's PhD entry requirements, be enrolling full time and hold an Honours degree (First Class) or an equivalent standard Master's degree with a substantial research component. Please refer to the entry pathways to higher degrees by research for further information.
• The successful applicant will have an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related areas. This position is open to domestic candidates only (Australian PR/citizen, or New Zealand citizen).
• Some prior experience with quantum computing is desirable, though not required.
• Programming skills and mathematical maturity are required.

• The PhD will be of 3 years duration (with possible extension to 3.5 years)
• The project will work with Deakin researchers and Cisco researchers; it is planned that this will involve a funded internship in the Cisco Quantum Lab (for up to 6 months).

• 20-Jun-2024 - Closing Date

• Develop neuroimaging methods to understand the pathophysiology of ME/CFS and long COVID
• Characterisation of pharmacotherapeutic actions of repurposed pharmacotherapeutics during clinical trials
• Mapping tissue microstructural changes using Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping (QSM) data in Healthy Control, ME/CFS, and long COVID cohorts acquired from 7 Tesla MRI

• Completed bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree
• Knowledge of programming language in MATLAB/Python/R
• Background in image processing especially using MRI data

• Living allowance stipend of $33,480 per annum tax-free for three years
• Project funding for research, conference travel, and incidentals
• International applicants awarded Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship for tuition fees for up to three years

• Expressions of interest welcome from domestic and international applicants
• Applicants must meet English Language Proficiency requirements
• Closing date for expressions of interest: 5pm Thursday, 20 June 2024

• 20-Jun-2024 - Closing Date

• The primary focus of this role is to elucidate the role of transient receptor potential (TRP) ion channels in the pathophysiology of ME/CFS and long COVID and as a potential pharmacotherapeutic target for treatment.
• Embark on a clinical trial to assess the efficacy of repurposed treatments on TRP ion channel function.
• Involve in the collection of clinical data to determine therapeutic effects.
• Utilize a multi-disciplinary approach to investigate both immunological and ion channel disturbances.
• Employ novel laboratory approaches such as patch clamp electrophysiology, microscopy, and flow cytometry.
• Analyze and collect epidemiological data.

• Open to new and current domestic and international applicants residing in Australia.
• Develop technical laboratory and methodology skills, data analysis, and scientific writing.
• Knowledge of ME/CFS and long COVID, statistical software packages, and laboratory techniques.
• Completed or expect to complete a bachelor's degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree.

• Living allowance stipend of $33,480 per annum tax-free for three years (2024 rate, indexed annually).
• Project funding for research, conference travel, and incidentals provided.
• International applicants awarded Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years.

• Expressions of interest welcome from domestic and international applicants.
• English Language Proficiency requirements must be met for international applicants.

• The NCNED is a world-class research facility focusing on ME/CFS and long COVID.
• The aim is to improve patient outcomes in preventative medicine, social and clinical care, and public health.

• 20-Jun-2024 - Closing Date

• The primary focus of this role is to contribute to growing knowledge on the pathomechanisms of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).
• Investigating immunological and ion channel disturbances through a multiomics approach.
• Conducting transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and epigenomics analyses.
• Developing technical laboratory and methodology skills, data analysis, and scientific writing.

• Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree.
• Demonstrated research background and academic merit.
• English Language Proficiency requirements must be met for international applicants.

• Annual stipend of $33,480 for up to three years of full-time study.
• International applicants will also receive a scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years.

• Expressions of interest must be submitted to ncned@griffith.edu.au.
• Do not select the “APPLY” button for application submission.

• 28-Jun-2024: Closing Date

• Perform cutting-edge research in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine & dentistry, stem cells, and biomaterials
• Drive a research project to extend current knowledge about tissue regeneration
• Contribute to high-quality publications and potential clinical translation

• Completed bachelors degree with honours or Masters degree
• Experience in tissue regeneration research, immunology research, and cell molecular biology preferred
• Meet English Language Proficiency requirements

• Annual stipend of $33,480 for up to three years of full-time study
• International applicants awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship for tuition fees for up to three years

• 1 July 2024 - Closing Date

• Supporting practical digital music making in regional Australia
• Application of digital fabrication methods in instrument design
• Use of accessible and/or open-source hardware and software to support DIY sonic arts
• Novel uses of creative music technology
• Promoting community and social engagement in DIY digital music making

• Contemporary sonic practitioner working with digital and electronic materials
• Passion for electronic music, physical computing, microcontrollers, 3D printing, laser cutting, and other associated creative technology workflows
• Desire to undertake research in specified areas

• Annual stipend of $33,480 for up to three years of full-time study
• International applicants awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years

• 26-Jun-2024, Closing Date

• Explore areas of translational science, innovation management, and innovation practices
• Conduct in-depth literature review and primary research to define research gap and develop relevant research questions
• Apply relevant research methods and expect applied outcomes with commendations/interventions piloted with the partner
• Act as a conduit for sharing knowledge between partners and document outcomes of research-to-date

• First-class or 2A honours, or a Masters by research in design, innovation, or technology fields
• Prior research or practice experience in one of the four innovation topic areas
• Analytical thinking and critical problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills and self-directed working
• Ability to collaborate with diverse, multi-disciplinary stakeholders
• Evidence of good oral and written communication skills

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• This role will be located at the nandin Innovation Centre in Lucas Heights, Sydney, NSW

• 28-Jun-2024 - Closing Date

• 1. Carry out systematic critical literature review of the previous and state of the art processes
• 2. Conduct a thermodynamic modelling of processing of Australian ores to understand the possible phases formation
• 3. Carry out experimental study to track the kinetics and reaction mechanism of the process. This will be supported by state of the art materials characterisation techniques.
• 4. Establishment of the reaction mechanism and the optimum process conditions.
• 5. Write papers/reports and completion of PhD thesis

• - Bachelor of Engineering (4 years); Bachelor of Applied Science (4 years); or Masters degree
• - Background in Process/Extractive Metallurgy, Chemical/Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• - English Language Requirement (e.g. IELTS: Overall 6.5, No individual band below 6.0) (Australian Universities English Requirement)
• - Proficient interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work within a diverse team

• - Stipend of $35,000 p.a. for 3 years with a possible 6-month scholarship extension

• - To be successful in the role, you will have a background in Process/Extractive Metallurgy, Chemical/Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• - English Language Requirement: IELTS Overall 6.5, No individual band below 6.0.
• - Proficient interpersonal and communication skills are required.

• 15-Sep-2024 - Application Closing Date

• - Determining the polariton-polariton interaction strength
• - Clarifying the non-equilibrium phase diagram of polaritons at very strong light-matter coupling
• - Exploring emergent quasiparticles of polariton-polarons in the highly imbalanced condition

• - Mater or Honours
• - Theoretical background in ultracold quantum gases and condensed matter physics
• - Demonstrated experience in numerical simulations
• - A valid working with children’s check card (or ability to obtain prior to or upon commencement)

• - Full-time, fixed term position
• - Stipend of $33,500 p.a.

• - Full-time, fixed term position
• - Available for a duration of three years
• - Project funded by the Australian Research Council
• - Research conducted at the Centre for Quantum Technology Theory (CQTT)
• - Supervised by Prof. Xia-Ji Liu
• - Breakthrough expected to usher in a new era of quantum polaritonics
• - Expected to lay the groundwork for energy-efficient lasers and all-optical transistors
• - Expected to position Australia as a global leader in the commercialization of innovative photonic technologies

Dates

• Opening date: not available
• Closing date: 31-Jul-2024

Responsibilities

• Develop new AI algorithms tailored for predicting material behaviours based on material parameters and real operating conditions.

Requirements

• Meet Swinburne PhD admissions requirements.
• Meet University language requirements.
• Must be domestic students.
• Be able to commence the program in the year of the offer.
• Enrol as a full-time PhD student.
• Have previous study in an appropriate area of Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering and/or Computer Science.

Benefits

• Stipend $41,650.00 (p.a.) for 3.5 years

Notes

• This position is currently located at the Hawthorn campus.
• The incumbent must be willing to travel between and work at a range of locations.
• Applicants must be domestic students as per the Higher Education Support Act at the time of award. Domestic students include: Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, a person entitled to stay in Australia, or to enter and stay in Australia, without any limitation as to time; or a New Zealand citizen.
• Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
• Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.
• We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
• We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.
• We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.