PhD Candidate: Polymer Composites Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

USQ’s research culture forms a central part of our differentiation as a university. It has grown from a resolute commitment to engaging with external research colleagues, our regional communities, industry and, most importantly, our students. We aim to create meaningful learning-based relationships and deliver research outcomes that benefit our nation and the wider world.

With campuses based in three south-east Queensland locations, education centres across Australia, a number of global partners and an international reputation as distance and online education experts, we truly are a regional University with a global perspective.

Centre for Future Materials (CFM) at USQ is recognised nationally and internationally as a Centre of excellence in advanced materials and manufacturing. Its research priorities are:
• Advanced composite manufacturing,
• Civil composites,
• Smart materials,
• Geopolymer and concrete.

CFM has a world class research team, with key competence in novel composite processes, automated manufacturing, composite repair, civil composite structures, ballistic impact, nano material, morphing material, thermal electrical material, geopolymer, and high performance concrete. The Centre has strong industrial links with local, national and international SME’s and large companies.

The Role
The Centre for Future Materials (CFM) is looking for expressions of interest (EOI) from research scholars who will be given the opportunity to apply for a PhD scholarship in polymer composite research.

Selection Criteria

Essential
You must have either:
1. a Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours or Second Class Honours (Division A) at an Australian University or equivalent in materials engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronic engineering, or
2. a Master’s degree at an Australian University or equivalent (containing a significant research component) with a GPA of at least 5 on a 7-point scale, or
Additional
3. you must provide evidence of English language proficiency,
4. any technical/research publication in the form of journal/conference papers
5. interest and motivation in pursuing research/academic career.


For further information on scholarships please refer to: https://www.usq.edu.au/scholarships/results?level=Research
Training and support

USQ is committed to providing world-class facilities and support to its students.
As a higher degree research student at USQ you may have access to:
• on-campus computing, including high performance computing facility, engineering software, corporate wireless access, email account, storage space and VPN access from work or home
• personal work spaces, and laboratory space and equipment
• full library services including interlibrary loans, access to subject librarians and an EndNote licence
• all student services at USQ, including health and counselling, accommodation assistance, disability resources and careers and employment
• training and workshops which focus on the key elements and stages of candidature
• The Learning Centre, which can assist to develop academic writing and basic mathematics skills
• RedTrain offers all USQ researchers access to opportunities to build skills and capability through a comprehensive program of research training and development
How to apply

Applications and enquiries related to this position should be directed to Professor Peter Schubel via email [Email Address Removed]
If your application meets the eligibility requirements, we’ll ask you to liaison directly with your assigned USQ academic to submit a formal application for admission to the relevant PhD scholarship program. After assessment by a review panel, you will be contacted detailing whether you’ve been successful in being awarded a scholarship to study a PhD at USQ.

We award PhD scholarships based on academic merit, research experience and potential. All scholarship programs are competitive and only scholars with exceptional ability are likely to be successful.

Applications accepted all year round.