PhD Scholarship in Additive Manufacturing of Composites

• PhD Scholarship in Additive Manufacturing of Composites
• Full time, fixed term, 3 years (with possible 6 months extension), Hawthorn
• Includes a stipend of up to $30,000 per annum

Exciting PhD opportunity to work with an international class research team at Swinburne University of Technology and collaborators at CSIRO

About the Scholarship
A PhD Scholarship is available to an outstanding candidate with background in Materials, Mechanical, Manufacturing and/or Chemical Engineering, who is passionate about developing new composite materials, products and related processes using 3D printing or Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies.

The research will involve working with an international class research team at Swinburne University of Technology and collaborators at CSIRO. The scope of work includes the fabrication of composite materials and products by 3D printing, and the characterization of the structures/properties/AM process relationships. The type of composites, properties and targeted applications of the PhD project may be framed around the research interests, capabilities and aspirations of the successful candidate.

The ideal candidate is expected to be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and have relevant competencies with a demonstrable aptitude for research and development.

Commensurate with experience, the scholarship funding includes a stipend of up to $30,000 per annum for 3 years (with possible 6 months extension) and tuition fee waived scholarship for up to 4 years.

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne is a young university with a long history. As a dual-sector university of technology, born of a technical college, we are proud of Swinburne’s technology DNA, and of our national and global standing. Our contribution to Technology, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and the STEM disciplines, and our track record of meaningful industry and community engagement, are natural manifestations of the legacy initiated by the vision of our founders George and Ethel Swinburne in 1902. We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online education to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:
• A 4 year Bachelor/Honours degree or a coursework Masters degree with a minimum average of 70% in the final year of study (H1 or H2A), or a Research Masters in any field related to one or more of the themes or a Bachelor’s degree with relevant work experience
Please see the Entry Requirements for Research Degrees
• Background in Materials, Mechanical and/or Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline relevant to the theme of the research
• Hands-on experience in laboratory-based research
• Experience in modelling (CAD) and computer simulation (FEA)
A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.

How to apply and further information
To apply please click on the 'begin' or apply' button.

Please include:

• a cover motivation letter
• a copy of your CV
• academic degrees with academic transcripts (merged into a PDF file)
• English test results (IELTS or TOEFL) and copies of journal publications (if applicable)(merged into a zip file or PDF)

For further enquires please contact Yvonne Durandet - via email - [email protected]

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on [email protected]

Assistance and Support
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact Maree Norden, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at [email protected]. For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact Timothy Werner at [email protected]

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Vaccination Information
Directions from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer require all Swinburne workers to have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by 22 October 2021 and to be fully vaccinated by 26 November 2021, unless they are an Excepted Person as defined by the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions. All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement.

Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 14th November 2021

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