Job No.: 673887
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Graduate Research Degrees:
3291 - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
3292 - Master of Engineering Science (Research)
Duration:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - 3.5-year fixed-term appointment
Master of Engineering Science (Research) - 2-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: AUD 36,063 per annum (tax-free stipend)
Monash Engineering is a leading global centre for research consistently placing highly in international ranking lists. We engage with industry and other world leading institutes to carry out pioneering research that benefits society and changes the world around us. Our world-class researchers are driven by a passion and commitment to leaving a more sustainable legacy for future generations.
We are committed to training the next generation of research leaders through our graduate research degrees. Our students have the opportunity to make an impact and solve real world issues in a stimulating, supportive environment with access to cutting edge facilities.
The Opportunity
Expressions of interest are sought from outstanding candidates for Master’s by Research or PhD study in all departments, within the Faculty of Engineering. These departments include:
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
For further information, please follow the link for each Graduate Research Degree
3291 - Doctor of Philosophy
3292 - Master of Engineering Science (Research)
Candidate Requirements
Applicants will be considered provided they fulfil the criteria for Masters by Research & PhD admission at Monash University. Details of the relevant requirements are /engineering/future-students/graduate-research/how-to-apply
Your application will be looked upon favourably if you:
Graduated in the top 10% of your year level
Graduated from a well ranked university
Have authored peer-reviewed research publications
Possess excellent written and verbal English skills
Note: applicants who already hold a PhD degree will not be considered.
Applicants must show excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to conduct self-motivated research. They should have either completed or in the process of completing a Bachelors H1 Honours Degree or already hold an H1E Bachelors and/or Masters degree. Candidates who are in the process of completing their H1 degree will be considered. Masters by Engineering Science (Research) degree students have the option to upgrade to a PhD degree based on academic performance during their candidature.
Application Process
To apply for a graduate research degree and/or scholarship at Monash Engineering please follow the following steps:
Check your eligibility
Before beginning the application process, make sure that you meet our entry requirements. You can check the minimum entry requirements for the PhD or the Research Masters in the course handbook. Applicants must also satisfy Monash’s English Language Proficiency requirements.
Find a supervisor
A Monash Engineering research degree can be completed in any field of research where sufficient expertise and resources are available. You need to investigate the many research areas within the faculty and identify supervisors that are working in your field of interest.
Information on finding a supervisor can be found here.
Submit an expression of interest
Once you have identified a supervisor in the research area of your choice, complete the Expression of Interest Form and submit this directly to the potential supervisor or the relevant department’s administrative staff. Please note the submission of the Expression of Interest does not constitute a formal application for a Research Degree.
Obtain an invitation to apply
If after assessing your Expression of Interest the potential supervisor has the suitable resources and expertise to take you on as a graduate research student, you will be supplied with an Invitation to Apply.
All applicants are required to upload a copy of their invitation to apply with their formal application. Applications without this will not be considered.
After you have received an invitation to apply you can then proceed to submit an application via the My.App portal.
Enquiries: Further enquiries about the scholarship or application process should be directed to Graduate Research Office, or visit website monash.edu/future-students/phd.
For enquires about the project, please contact Associate Professor Sudha Mokkapati at .
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