Future Energy Exports CRC

This PhD project is part of a larger CRC project exploring green hydrogen heavy road transport options. The collaborate project involves the Future Energy Exports CRC, Curtin University, University of Western Australia, Sustainable Built Environment National Research Centre (SBEnrc) and Griffith University. The PhD project sits within the School of Engineering and Built Environment and Cities Research Institute and will be based at Griffith University Gold Coast Campus, Queensland, Australia.

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. Applicants with a background in engineering management, life cycle analysis, engineering economics, or energy planning analysis will be considered for the role. To be successful for this role, you will be able conduct detailed techno-economic-environmental assessments. Moreover, you will be able to work effectively with industry partners to solve real-world problems.

• Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
• Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to upper second class honours or a Masters 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 the HDR Scholarship Policy . For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here .

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

The living allowance stipend will be $29,863 per annum tax-free for three years (2023 rate, indexed annually). Project funding to undertake the research, conference travel and incidentals is also provided. Project funding and in-kind support will come from both University and industry resources.

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.

As a scholarship holder, you will study with a University that ranks among the top 2% worldwide and spans across campuses in South East Queensland. 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 HDR candidates 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 select the “APPLY” button. All expressions of interest must be submitted to r.stewart@griffith.edu.au containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship (1 page)
• Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section
• A curriculum vitae (CV)
• Names of two referees

Submitted documents will be reviewed by the selection panel, which includes academics supervisors as well as the industry supervisor(s) from the partnered company. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the selection panel.

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 5pm AEST Sunday 4 December 2022

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line