Promotion in Agrar-, Umwelt- und Geowissenschaften

The project is situated in the Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research (GCSCR) at Griffith University. The GCSCR is dedicated to increasing understanding of current challenges facing the modern world. Through the application of innovative humanities and social science research, incorporating the knowledge of academics from a broad range of interrelated disciplines, GCSCR is at the cutting edge of humanities and social science discourse.

The PhD candidate will be attached to the GCSCR’s ‘Safeguarding Heritage’ research program where they will have an opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary group of researchers committed to creating new research that deepens our understanding of the challenges and issues confronting heritage in contemporary society.

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to investigate climate impacts on organisational sustainability of community heritage organisations in rural and remote Australia. Australia’s community heritage sector – comprised of volunteer-managed galleries, libraries, archives, museums and historical societies – serves vital functions in shaping public history. However, the sector faces a sustainability crisis due to mounting pressures that pose a challenge to the long-term futures of many of its institutions and put at risk the diversity and accessibility of the nation’s historical record.

This PhD scholarship is connected to the Australian Research Council Discovery Project ‘Co-creating a sustainable future for the community heritage sector’ (DP250101408). That project aims to collaborate with community heritage organisations from across Australia to co-develop strategies for recognising value, measuring organisational sustainability and creating benchmarks for sustainable practice. The primary focus of this PhD research is to account for the impacts of climate change (e.g. extreme heat, bushfires, flooding events etc) on community heritage organisations, specifically in relation to organisational sustainability. The PhD research will include case study institutions from rural and remote Australia drawn from the larger Discovery Project sample.

Success in this role requires collaboration with the other members of the research team and the case study institutions to deliver a focused project with academic and industry-focussed outputs. The research will be supervised by the Discovery Project’s Chief Investigator, Professor Sarah Baker, with the project’s Senior Research Fellow as co-supervisor.

The intended commencement date of the scholarship is Intake 3 (7 July 2025) or Intake 4 (13 October 2025) and can be based at either the Gold Coast or Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. Remote candidature within Australia will also be considered.

The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

As a scholarship holder, you will study with a University that ranks among the top 2% worldwide and spans across campuses in South East Queensland. At Griffith University, we’ve worked hard to create a culture that will challenge you to be curious, creative and courageous. We also support the professional and personal development of all our HDR candidates and invest in the skills of our people. Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will have a background in critical heritage studies (or associated fields like museology and archival science), leisure studies, sociology, rural studies, cultural geography, or organisational, business and management studies. It is expected the candidate will have experience in qualitative methods, ideally with skills in ethnographic observation, in-depth interviewing and qualitative analysis. It is desirable for you to have evidence of a passion for collaborative research and one or more of the following areas of interest: community heritage, volunteering, climate change, organisational culture, with a strong desire to undertake research in rural and remote Australia. Prior experience working in heritage organisations is desirable, but not essential.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to class 2A honours or above, or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree, or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with the Equivalent qualifications for HDR program admission. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
• A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
• Names of two referees

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 5pm Friday 21 February 2025

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line

Our team on Coastal Wetlands at the Australian Rivers Institute is focused on researching biogeochemistry and ecology for practical application in current management issues. We also work on testing and improving methods for successful restoration.

Our team is highly collaborative with government, industry, Traditional Owners, and scientists in Australia and worldwide.
We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to participate in a multidisciplinary project assessing the services and disservices of constructed wetlands.

The primary focus of this role is to conduct field and laboratory assessments of greenhouse gas emissions, carbon sequestration, nitrogen removal and biodiversity assessments of newly constructed mangrove treatment wetlands in Southeast Queensland, Australia.

This role requires collaboration with industry, the State Government and the local Council.

The 2024 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $33,480 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful in this role, you will be able to have extensive field experience working with mangroves, especially in ecology and biogeochemistry. You must demonstrate experience collecting data, analysing, and writing a thesis, reports and, ideally, publications. You will have evidence of a passion for conducting science collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, working independently and respectfully, and having a strong desire to undertake research that includes field, laboratory, and desktop analyses. You must be fluid in English and have experience writing in this language.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.

Please note:

It is desirable that the candidate has experience in carbon cycling within mangroves (stocks, greenhouse gas emissions) and water biogeochemistry.
Candidates who can start within this year are preferred.
The candidate must have checked their capacity to travel and live in Australia and comply with visa requirements.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
• A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
• A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

All expressions of interest must be submitted to Prof Fernanda Adame [email protected] containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• Research proposal
• Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
• A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template
• Names of two referees

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to work on an heamostatic material project. The primary focus of this role is to develop advanced bio/materials with various properties such as heamostatic, tissue adhesive, and conductive properties. This project combines skills in material science, chemistry, and biology to achieve advanced materials for surgical applications.

The candidate will conduct research in a supportive environment within Professor Ta group and School of Environment and Science and be involved in teamwork and collaboration.

The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will be able to communicate effectively and be able to work as part of a team. You will have evidence of a passion for material sciences, with a strong desire to undertake biomedical research.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.

Please note:

Experience in biomedical materials would be an advantage.

International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
• A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
• A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the qualifications section, including a copy of your academic transcript
• A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
• Names of two referees

Closing date of expressions of interest: Friday 21 February 2025 at 5pm AEST

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship online.

The successful candidate will be based in the School of Environment and Science at Griffith University. The candidate will be working with Dr Munkhbayar Batmunkh and his research team with significant expertise in materials science, nanotechnology and solar cells. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary group of researchers and their collaborators, committed to creating new research that deepens our understanding of novel metal halide perovskite semiconductors.

This opportunity will be primarily based at Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to support a recently awarded research project co-funded by the United States (US) Office of Naval Research Global (ONRG) and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). The project aims to systematically investigate the crystal structures, phase transitions and structural changes of metal halide perovskite materials under the application of various external stimuli (e.g. temperature, light, moisture, vacuum and pressure).

The primary focus of this role is to complete a PhD dissertation contributing to the advancement of knowledge and current understanding level of the above-mentioned research area. This project includes materials preparation and characterisation, device fabrication, research paper publications, conference attendance, overseas research travel and collaborations. Success in this role requires collaborations with leading researchers from both domestic and international organisations.

The Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $50,000 for a period of up to three years of full-time study.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will be able to design and carry out high-quality research work related to materials science and engineering, thin films, perovskites and solar cells. You will have evidence of a passion for collaborative research in basic and applied sciences, with a strong desire to undertake research in materials science and thin films.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
Desired:

Experience in using and/or analysing data obtained from microscopic and spectroscopic techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Photoluminescence (PL), time-resolved PL (TRPL) and J-V analysis is desirable.
Previous experience on thin film fabrication and characterization, particularly on metal halide perovskites and solar cells, is desired.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the qualifications section, including a copy of your academic transcript
• A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template
• Names of two referees

Closing date of expressions of interest: Friday 28 March 2025 at 5pm AEST

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship online.

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to support development of offshore renewable energy and other activities in the Blue Economy through environmental characterisation.

The primary focus of this role is method development for incorporating hydroacoustic (echosounder) datasets into marine spatial planning. This project includes data analysis, mathematical modelling, and ecological application of analytical results. Success in this role requires collaboration with Echoview Software and the Blue Economy CRC.

The aim of this study is to develop methods that harness the power of hydroacoustic instruments (echosounders) to provide better ecological information for use in marine spatial planning (MSP). Marine renewable energy and offshore aquaculture are rapidly growing sectors of the blue economy with important roles to play in increasing seafood production and energy security, as well as combatting climate change. However, there is still a high degree of uncertainty and concern about the effects of these new activities on the environment, all aspects of which are already under pressure from anthropogenic activities (e.g. fishing, shipping, pollution, climate change). Careful planning and effective monitoring strategies are needed to ensure the blue economy is developed sustainably in Australia and globally, without adverse impacts on the marine environment. MSP is an integrated framework that can support the ongoing functioning of the marine environment alongside blue economy development and other human activities. MSP identifies which areas of the ocean are appropriate for different activities, relying on geospatial data layers that span human uses as well as areas of ecological importance. By bringing together multiple streams of information, MSP can facilitate adaptive, ecosystem-based management of anthropogenic activities, which is critical for delivery of environmental, social, and economic sustainability. The dynamic nature of marine ecosystems in space and time has been highlighted as a challenge for integration of ecological layers (such as essential habitat for fish species) into MSP. An additional challenge is the general lack of data for generating useable information in most marine areas. There is an ongoing need to establish which physical and biological parameters need to be measured in order to identify appropriate uses and activities for an area, and to monitor ecosystem function over time. Research is also needed to determine the necessary resolution and scale of ecological measurements, the tools for acquiring them, and methods for translating them into information layers suitable for MSP.

This project will: (i) review the literature, drawing especially on the European and North American experiences, to identify key ecosystem properties that might be impacted by different classes of blue economy activity, and to identify the gaps in existing data collection protocols; (ii) identify metrics of impact and/or condition that can be routinely measured by hydroacoustic techniques and specifically those that might plug identified gaps; (iii) apply the findings of (ii) to case study(ies) area(s) where developments are occurring, for example the BEZ; (iv) make recommendations for more cost-effective monitoring of Blue Economy developments using hydroacoustics.
Please note:
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to undertake mandatory training courses at GU such as research methods, project planning and management etc and will attend the following courses to build understanding and practical skills in the field of hydroacoustics:

Echoview’s acoustics fundamentals course: hydroacoustic theory and data processing
Advanced Echoview courses as needed (e.g. multibeam data processing)

The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will analyse echosounder data to develop metrics of ecological value. You will have evidence of a passion for the marine environment, with a strong desire to undertake research to underpin sustainable development of the Blue Economy.

Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
• A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
• Name of two referees

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 11.59pm AEST Friday 20 December 2024

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line.

Looking to make a real difference in the world of environmental science? Join the Neurotox Lab at RMIT University and help us tackle the urgent issue of aquatic pollution. With an ever-increasing number of contaminants entering our waterways, we need your help to understand the ecological and behavioral consequences of exposure to these substances.

As a PhD candidate in our lab, you'll have the opportunity to focus on aquatic animals that interest you, from planarians and crustaceans to insects, snails, and fish. With access to cutting-edge techniques in behavioral ecotoxicology, you'll be able to investigate how exposure to emerging toxicants like pharmaceuticals, PFAS, and micro-/nanoplastics can impact animal behavior at the most fundamental, functional level.

Using state-of-the-art video tracking and advanced biotests, you'll develop new insights into the functional effects of contaminants on animal behavior. From unstimulated behaviors to phototaxis, thermal preference and cognitive responses, you'll explore a wide range of behavioral phenotypes, and help us identify the unique neurobiological mechanisms that underlie these changes.

At the Neurotox Lab, you'll be part of a world-class team who are making a real difference in the emerging field of eco-neurotoxicology. With a focus on understanding the complex relationships between pollution, animal behavior, and ecological consequences, we're helping to shape the future of environmental science.

So if you're looking for a PhD project that can truly make a difference, join us today on a great science adventure in Australia and become part of the solution to environmental challenges.

The applicants can apply for RMIT Higher Degree by Research International Scholarship upon being granted an offer of admission to an RMIT research training program. The deadline for the next International Scholarship round will be 15th September 2023.

Attention all PhD candidates with a passion for aquatic animals and the environment! We have an exciting opportunity for you to pioneer a ground-breaking project that will unlock the secrets of thermal preference behaviors in aquatic animals.

This multi-species screening project will uncover the intertwined aspects of temperature sensing and neuronal data processing that are fundamental for dynamic thermal adaptations and ecological fitness.

You will be part of an interdisciplinary team at the Neurotox Lab at RMIT University, one of Australia's leading experts in eco-neurotoxicology. Using state-of-the-art techniques including quantitative computer animal tracking, you will undertake a pioneering multi-species screening of thermotactic responses in aquatic animals, from native Australian invertebrates to fish. This part of the project will lay the foundation for the development of innovative ecotoxicity biotests.

But the project doesn't stop there! In the following stages, you will explore and make new discoveries on how exposure to emerging contaminants, such as pharmaceuticals, PFAS, and micro/nanoplastics, can alter thermal preference behaviors. This is of considerable importance, as thermal preference behaviors in aquatic animals can become key behavioral factors in toxicological assessment.

Join us at the forefront of this exciting and rapidly growing interdisciplinary field, and be part of a team that is making a difference in the world. Apply now to the Neurotox Lab at RMIT University and discover the world of thermal preference behaviors in aquatic animals.

The applicants can apply for RMIT Higher Degree by Research International Scholarship upon being granted an offer of admission to an RMIT research training program. The deadline for the next International Scholarship round will be 15th September 2023.