PhD Scholarship - Sustainable Materials for Construction
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About The Role
Swinburne University of Technology is offering a fully funded 3-year PhD scholarship in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, where you’ll be part of a leading research team tackling one of today’s most important challenges: creating innovative, sustainable, and high-performance materials for tomorrow’s infrastructure. You’ll work alongside world-class academics and industry experts as part of the ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub to:
- Reimagine waste materials as valuable resources
- Design and test sustainable structural elements
- Help translate advanced lab discoveries into real, commercial-scale applications
This is your chance to shape the future of engineering materials while building strong research and industry connections.
About You
We’re seeking a motivated and curious researcher who has:
- Hands-on experience with experimental testing of materials
- Skills in material preparation, fabrication, and prototyping
- Experience in 3D modelling (CAD) and computer simulation
- Strong knowledge of mechanics of materials (stress, strain, deformation)
- Ability to write clear technical reports and communicate ideas effectively
- A cooperative mindset, with the enthusiasm to work in a supportive team environment
Qualifications
Masters degree or Bachelor (Honours) degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science.
What We Offer
- Full-time, fixed-term (3 years) position at our Hawthorn campus
- Annual Stipend: AUD $34,700 per year with indexation
- Hybrid work options and flexible working arrangements
To Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position. Review the Position Description and apply by scrolling to the bottom of the page. If you are viewing this advert from an external site, you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description.
Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. For technical difficulties with your application, contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team at
Applications Close: Wednesday 1 October 2025, at 11:00pm.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We support applicants with disabilities and can provide reasonable adjustments on request.
For reasonable adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD or application documents, please contact or call +61.
Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes. As a signatory, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment and welcomes applications from international graduates.
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📌 PhD Scholarship - Sustainable Materials for Construction
🏢 Swinburne University Of Technology
📍 Melbourne