The FBICRC Mine Electrification PhD Scholarship is funded by FBICRC and University of Adelaide to support a full-time PhD student who is undertaking research in a multi-disciplinary research project at the intersection of power system engineering, optimisation and statistical modelling. The aim of this project is to assess mobile fleet operations at two specific mine sites.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be Australian citizens or Permanent Residents of Australia or international students who are acceptable as candidates for a PhD degree at the University of Adelaide, and are available to commence no later than November 2021.

Applicants must hold a minimum First-Class Honours.

Stipend:

The scholarship will be for 3 years with a possible 6 month extension and has a stipend of $35,000 per annum plus $5,000pa research allowance (e.g., conference/publication fees etc.) The base scholarship is likely to be tax exempt, subject to Taxation Office approval. 

Enquiries:

Contact Person: Dr Ali Pourmousavi Kani

School of:  Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Tel: (08) 83138311

Email: a.pourm@adelaide.edu.au  

Applying:

Expressions of interest should be submitted to a.pourm@adelaide.edu.au with the name of scholarship in the subject heading. Please ensure you include all of the following documents:

• Completed Expression of Interest form https://ecms.adelaide.edu.au/system/files/media/documents/2020-08/HDR-EOI.pdf
• Evidence of Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or Australian permanent resident status (if applicable)
• Academic transcripts
• Translations of non-English documentation
• Curriculum vitae