PhD Research Scholarship, The School of Chemical Engineering

The School of Chemical Engineering

The School of Chemical Engineering is an international leader in the chemical engineering field and has an excellent reputation which has been built over many decades at The University of Queensland. The School's project-centred curriculum was recognised recently as an international exemplar of engineering education. Worldwide, UQ Chemical Engineering was ranked in the top 25 schools (QS Ranking 2016). It was also awarded the highest score for chemical engineering in Australia in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) study (2015).

Central to the School's success are the staff, specifically the academic, research and professional staff.  They are engaged in pioneering teaching and research crossing traditional disciplinary boundaries, mindful of their role in addressing the big challenges that lie ahead. The School is also a major research provider to broad engineering and materials fields including metallurgy. Close industry partnerships ensure this research is relevant and results in a robust balance of pure and applied research in the School. This is reflected in the School's outstanding track record of attracting industry and Australian Research Council funding for research projects, industry chairs, and fellowships.

The role

The successful appointee will work on the development of new processes and new materials for copper industry and related refractory industry. The projects are supported by leading copper companies National Copper Corporation of Chile (Codelco) and Dongying Fangyuan Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd., and also Zibo Luzhong Refractory. The positions may be involved in PhD or MPhil programs that are typically 3.5 – 4 years and 1.5-2 years in duration respectively.

The person

Applicants should have degrees in metallurgy, materials, chemical engineering, chemistry or related fields and will meet the requirements of admission to a Research Higher Degree at UQ, as described at https://graduate-school.uq.edu.au/uq-research-degrees. This includes evidence of one of the following:

• A bachelor's degree with honours class IIB or better from approved universities, which should include a relevant research component.

• A research master's degree.

• A coursework master's degree and an overall GPA (grade point average) equivalent to 5.65 on the 7-point UQ scale, which should include a relevant research component.

• A postgraduate degree of at least one year full-time equivalent with an overall GPA (grade point average) equivalent to 5.0 on the 7-point UQ scale, together with demonstrated research experience equivalent to honours IIA will be considered for PhD entry on a case by case basis.

• A bachelor's degree plus at least two years of documented relevant research experience, including research publications.

English language proficiency requirements apply.

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion.

Applications are particularly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. For further information please contact our Australian Indigenous Employment Coordinator at: atsi_recruitment@uq.edu.au  

Applications are also encouraged from women.

Remuneration

The stipend will be between AUD$30,000 and $35,000 per year tax-free depending on qualifications and experience. Top-up scholarships would be available for applicants already holding another relevant scholarship. Successful applicants will be encouraged and supported to apply for various scholarships available at The University of Queensland.

Position Description

 499801_3018201_PhD Research Scholarship.pdf

Enquiries

To discuss these roles please contact Codelco-Fangyuan Professor Baojun Zhao on baojun@uq.edu.au.

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.

For information on completing the application process click here.

Reference: 499801