PhD Scholarship – iPhD opportunity with CSIRO and Boeing
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* Focus area of scholarship: Design for Sustainability of High-Rate, Out-of-Autoclave Advanced Composite Processes
* Full time, fixed term (4-year) position primary located at our Hawthorn campus
* SUPRA scholarship, with industry top-up scholarship
About The Scholarship
Swinburne University of Technology has established a new, world‑class collaboration with Boeing Aerostructures Australia Pty Ltd and CSIRO's Data 61 department to conduct next‑generation research into aerostructures and sustainability for Australia's aerospace and advanced manufacturing industry.
The research program has been designed with research and industry leaders to reinforce Australia's capability in manufacturing advanced composites for civil aerospace projects to meet future sustainability targets and reduce overall footprint in aerostructures design and manufacture.
About You
* The ability to work independently and drive the project while staying connected to your supervisory team at Swinburne and representatives of Boeing and CSIRO.
* Experience in one or more of the following topic areas:
o Digital engineering and manufacturing, including model‑based engineering
o Digital‑physical systems validation – digital twins to qualification
o Innovative design and manufacturing of aerostructures
o Composite materials manufacturing
o Data science, machine learning for augmented design and manufacturing
Qualifications
A 4‑year Bachelor (Honours) degree with 1st or 2nd class honours; and/or a Master's degree in mechanical, manufacturing or materials engineering or a related field; and/or a Bachelor's degree with relevant work experience.
To Apply
Please submit your CV, cover letter and a response to the Key Selection Criteria as listed within the Position Description.
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Contact
Prof Boris Eisenbart |
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Applications Close
Monday 26 January 2026, at 11.00pm
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work‑life balance.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world‑class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual‑sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.
Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.
We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.
We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact or call +61 .
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General enquiries about the role can be sent to the Talent Acquisition team at
Victoria's Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes. As a signatory to Victoria's Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
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