Thermal environment and productivity

The Cities Research Institute at Griffith University has one of the largest concentrations of researchers in Australia focussed on all aspects of cities and urban change, who are at the forefront of building our understandings of how cities work and change. The Institute had 50 full academic members, 31 associate members, and 144 HDR students in 2022, attracting research income in 2022 of over $9,790,703 million.

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background.

To be successful with this role, you should satisfy the following essential criterion.

• Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
• Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelor’s degree with honours equivalent to first class honours, or a master’s degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of HDR Scholarship Policy . For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here .
• Candidates will need to be open to interdisciplinary work, to be fully engaged in the broader research project.

The following attributes and experiences are desirable but not compulsory:

• Experience in conducting human subject research in a climate chamber.
• Experience with some statistical analysis and/or data modelling.
• Experience with publishing in high-quality peer-reviewed scientific journals.

International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying.

Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0  OR
• A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR 
• A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

We expect that the successful applicant will start from early to mid 2023.

The living allowance stipend will be $32,192 per annum tax-free for three years (2023 rate, indexed annually). Project funding to undertake the research, conference travel and incidentals is also provided. A successful international applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Working for one of the most influential universities in Australia and the Asia–Pacific region, you will join a University that spans five physical campuses in South East Queensland and all disciplines, while our network of more than 200,000 graduates extends around the world.

At Griffith University, we’ve worked hard to create a culture that will challenge you to be curious, creative and courageous. We also support the professional and personal development of all our employees and invest in the skills of our people.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

Please do not press the “APPLY” button. All expressions of interest must be submitted to Dr Fan Zhang ([email protected] ) containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• A brief CV (1-3 pages)
• Academic transcript
• Name and contact details of two referees. It is advisable that at least one of the referees has direct knowledge of your research skills, for example previous Honours or Masters supervisor.

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 5:00 PM AEST on 16th Dec, 2022. The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the scholarship online.