La Trobe University PhD Scholarship “AI-driven microscopy and spectroscopy”
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Overview
This prestigious La Trobe University scholarship, in partnership with the Australian Office of National Intelligence, will be awarded to an outstanding applicant interested in connecting spatial and spectral information to understand complex materials systems at the molecular level with machine learning.
Position details
- Position based at La Trobe Melbourne Campus.
- An amount of $40,000 per annum for 3.5 years, with fee relief additional, fortnightly stipend.
Responsibilities
- The PhD Student will undertake a study analysing mass spectral imaging data streams in real time using machine learning workflows. A pathway for future autonomous instrument control and self-directed experimentation will be developed, recognizing the challenge presented by the integration of multiple complex systems. Coding and user interface development skills will be developed.
Benefits
- a stipend scholarship for three and a half years, with a value of $40,000 per annum (pro-rata), to support living costs.
- a fee-relief scholarship for up to four years.
- opportunities to work with La Trobe’s outstanding researchers in state-of-the-art laboratories and access to professional development programs.
- a team-oriented project, including time spent with partner organisations.
- opportunities to travel to conferences in Australia and overseas.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, or New Zealand special category visa holders (strict requirement).
- Meet the entrance requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy.
- If selected, agree to be enrolled full-time and undertake research at the La Trobe University Melbourne (Bundoora) campus.
Selection focus
- Prioritise applications from candidates who have an outstanding record of prior performance.
- Have completed a Masters by Research or other significant body of research (e.g., honours thesis or lead authorship of a peer-reviewed publication) assessed at a La Trobe Masters by Research standard of 75 or above.
- Have strong grounding in relevant disciplines including physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, machine learning / data science, coding.
How To Apply
This is an Expression of Interest process. To express interest, candidates must email with the following information:
- current academic transcript including Masters / Honours grades (or completion date).
- a statement outlining motivation and suitability for this opportunity,
- their specific skills and experience and how these are relevant to the PhD project,
- how this opportunity fits with their career plans.
- a statement confirming that you are currently an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or New Zealand special category visa holder.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview and may be asked to participate in further evaluation activities. The successful applicant will be required to have a Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing the position, to be paid for by the applicant. The University will review and consider expressions of interest for this scholarship; successful candidates will be invited to submit a full application for candidature and scholarship.
See Also
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Contact for Further Information
Professor Paul Pigram,
Closing date for applications: Indefinite
Scholarship code: SRS-25030
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📌 La Trobe University PhD Scholarship “AI-driven microscopy and spectroscopy”
🏢 La Trobe University
📍 Melbourne