School of Engineering & Information Technology
Organisation/Company UNSW Canberra Department School of Engineering & Information Technology Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Engineering » Simulation engineering Engineering » Materials engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Australia Application Deadline 1 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Australia/Sydney) Type of Contract Not Applicable Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
We are offering a PhD scholarship (3.5 years, full-time, fully-funded, competition-based) formotivated candidates interested in pursuing a PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW)Canberra, Australia. The PhD research will contribute to an Australian Research Council (ARC)-funded project aimed to enhance the mechanical properties of advanced 3D printed alloys.
Project:
This project aims to boost alloy properties in advanced manufacturing by leveraging the synergy between state-of-the-art simulations and experiments. The project is in collaboration with leading universities and research organisations, including RMIT, ANSTO, the University of Sydney, Denmark Technical University, and the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (Germany).
We welcome candidates from mechanical engineering, materials science/engineering, and related fields. Students with a software engineering degree might also be considered if the candidate is motivated to gain knowledge in the above-mentioned fields.
The PhD project is within the broad scope of ‚ Modelling for Metal Additive Manufacturing ‘. There is potential to explore a range of different topics suited to the student’s interest and skillset. This may include but is not limited to
* processing-microstructure-property relationships in metal 3D printing
* residual stresses under metal 3D printing conditions
* thermal modelling of MAM
The potential PhD candidate must have experience with mechanical/materials simulations and programming proficiency. Experience in crystal plasticity modelling andhigh-performance computing is highly desirable. The topics mentioned above include model development and optimisation.
How To Apply:
If you are eligible and interested, please send an expression of interest to Dr Olga Zinovieva ( ) with the following information:
* Brief statement of purpose/cover letter (please describe your interest and how your skills and experiences qualify you for the position)
* Academic CV
* Academic transcripts
* Publication list or links to your Google Scholar page, ResearchGate page, Scopus ID, etc.
A wide range of prestigious scholarships is being offered for candidates of exceptional potential to undertake a higher degree by research. Successful students will receive a full waiver of tuition fees and a generous 38.4k AUD/year (tax-free, 2025 rate).
Note that Masters by Research degree pathways can be considered if you are eligible to apply for Australia Awards Scholarships. Research Practicum (internship) is also possible if you are eligible and willing to cover your living costs.
Where to apply
E-mail
Requirements
Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Research Field Engineering » Computer engineering Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Research Field Engineering » Materials engineering Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
The candidate must meet the minimum requirements for UNSW Scholarship with admission into a PhD :
- a four year Bachelor's degree with first or upper second class Honours from an Australian institution or equivalent research qualification experience. This qualification must be in a field relevant to the proposed area of research, including Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering. A Software Engineering degree might also be considered if the candidate is motivated to gain knowledge in the above-mentioned fields.
- English language requirements (e.g., IELTS, Overall 6.5, Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening 6.0 or TOEFL, Overall 90, Reading, Listening, Speaking 22, Writing 23).
The potential PhD candidate must have experience with mechanical/materials simulations and programming proficiency. Experience in crystal plasticity modelling andhigh-performance computing is highly desirable.
Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be awarded a tuition fee waiver and a tax-exempt 38.4k AUD/year stipend per year (2025 rate) for a duration of up to 3.5 years, subject to enrolment conditions.
We are looking forward to the applications of candidates who are enthusiastic about science and engineering and to offering them an opportunity to use their theoretical knowledge in application-related tasks. Personal initiative and creative ideas are welcome and encouraged.
#J-18808-Ljbffr