Job Description
As one of the most influential universities in Australia and the Asia–Pacific region, you will join Griffith University that spans five physical campuses in South East Queensland, while our network of more than 200,000 graduates extends worldwide. Griffith Sciences Group has over 450 staff members and researchers. We take pride in our global research contributions driven by our three Schools; Environment & Science, Engineering & Built Environment and Information & Communication Technology. Higher Degree Research (HDR) candidates within the Schools have unfettered access to our leading researchers, state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative industry partners. Griffith is a multi-site university and you may be required to work across other locations.
Griffith University sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
This PhD scholarship constitutes one out of a total 11 PhD scholarships awarded to Griffth University (Lead) and James Cook University through CSIRO’s Next Generation Emerging Technologies Graduate Program.
The primary focus of this role is carrying out impactful research in civil engineering, environmental and construction applications incorporating advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI).
The candidate will be based at Griffith University Gold Coast and work collaboratively with the City of Gold Coast. This research involves investigating the efficacy of factors affecting corrosion rate of existing sewer pipe networks such as waste constituents, retention time, flow velocity and soil type. The methodology should involve collation of existing data through sensors and sewer robots, utilisation of spatial GIS datasets, development of machine learning strategies, modelling of sewer network and integration of analysis outputs to suit the industry partner’s requirements.
This project has the potential to improve sewer network longevity, predict risk consequences against reduced serviceability and reduce detrimental impacts on the environment, businesses and human health.
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 work in a multi-disciplinary research environment. You will have evidence of a passion for high impact research, with a strong desire to undertake research in data analytics and AI, and be supported by CSIRO’s supplementary AI coursework and cohort building activities embedded in this program.
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About the scholarship
Attributes of the CSIRO Next Generation Emerging Technologies Graduate Program Scholarship:
What Griffith offers 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).
EoI process Please do not select the “APPLY” button. All expressions of interest (EoI) must be submitted to [email protected] containing:
Closing date for expressions of interest: Friday 30 May 2025 5pm AEST
The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship online.
For project related enquiries please contact: Associate Professor Dominic Ong, Deputy Dean (Research), Griffith Sciences Group Email: [email protected]
For administration enquiries please contact: Griffith Graduate Research School Email: [email protected]
