PhD scholarship opportunities: ARC Training Centre for Green Chemistry in Manufacturing

Locations: Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia; Curtin University, Bentley, Western Australia; Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria, Australia, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia.

Employment Type: Full-time.

Commencement: Late 2020, early 2021.

Duration: Students are expected to complete their degree within 3 to 4 years equivalent full-time.

Remuneration: $34,013 AUD per annum full-time rate (tax-free stipend for 3 years with the possibility of an extension)

The Opportunity

PhD researchers joining this joint program will enjoy the benefits of training and joint supervision from experts from Monash University, Deakin University, Flinders University and Curtin University, together with mentoring from industry partners. Each project will focus on an industry identified problem. The range of academic leaders can been seen at the website. The Centre will train industry ready PhD chemists, chemical engineers and material engineers.

Features of the program

• Each PhD will have one of the university partners as their home institution. Their PhD degree will be awarded by that institution.
• PhD researchers will be supervised by academics with mentoring from an industry partner.
• All PhD researchers in the Centre will also undertake an advanced training plan covering a range of topics on green chemistry, sustainability and preparation for working in industry, government and other organisations.
• PhD researchers will undertake a period of no less than 12 months industry experience.
• The scholarship includes:
  • a full tuition fee sponsorship provided by the relevant university for the course duration (up to a maximum 42 months) which includes 57 months of Overseas Student Health Cover.
  • a living allowance (stipend) provided by the relevant university.

Applicant Requirements

Applicants will be considered provided they meet the requirements of the relevant University:

• Monash University - Admission criteria - English language proficiency requirements
• Curtin University - Admission criteria - English language proficiency requirements
• Deakin University - Admission criteria - English language proficiency requirements
• Flinders University - Admission criteria | English language proficiency requirements

Applications

For information on research leaders/chief investigators and to submit an expression of interest please see the website below:

https://tcgcm.com.au/

Closing Date

Sunday, 30^th August 2020, 11:59pm AET (late applications may be considered).