Joint PhD opportunities
We are currently recruiting joint PhD candidates to join the Shanghai – Melbourne Research Training Group. Each supervisory team oversees a pair of joint PhD projects on related, but separate research topics. One project’s home institution is the University of Melbourne and the other home institution is Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
Candidates spend a minimum of 12 months at both universities, providing a multidisciplinary cohort experience with other Shanghai – Melbourne Research Training Group candidates
Joint PhD candidates will benefit from the collective resources, networks and expertise of supervisors at the University of Melbourne and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Funding for each candidate will include tuition fees, a full living allowance (stipend), health insurance and travel allowance. At the successful completion of the program, each candidate will be eligible to receive a PhD, recognised by testamurs from each of the two universities.
To apply, decide on which projects below pique your interest and head to the how to apply page for details on the next steps.
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Effect of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria on grapevine disease management and grape quality
We are recruiting a joint PhD candidate to research and design bio-fungicides for grape growers, generating economic and environmental benefits for viticulture and wine industries.
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Efficient Data-Driven Optimization in Cooperative Control Systems with Constraints
We are recruiting a joint PhD candidate to explore efficient online data-driven optimal collaborative control algorithms for UAVs and USVs in the presence of constraints.
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Collaborative Autonomous Systems for Maritime Search and Rescue Using USVs and UAVs
We are recruiting a joint PhD candidate to design collaborative control algorithms between a group of USVs and UAVs by using data collected from onboard sensors.
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A multiscale simulation study on the shuffling-controlled deformation twinning in Mg
We are recruiting a joint PhD candidate to study the nucleation, growth and propagation of deformation twinning in Mg alloys.
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An atomistic study of solute atom segregation on the structure, energy, and mobility of twin boundaries in Mg alloys
We are recruiting a joint PhD candidate to study the nucleation, growth and propagation of deformation twinning in Mg alloys.
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Expanding the construct of second language assessments
A research project to determine how the construct of critical thinking be best represented in speaking assessment tasks.
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Reducing aerodynamic noise of advanced air mobility by prediction based on machine learning
We are recruiting a joint PhD candidate to explore the use of machine learning for turbulence and noise models.
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Modelling offlow statistics and coherent structures with resolvent analysis
We are recruiting a joint PhD candidate to estimate the flow statistics and coherent structures in high-speed turbulent boundary layers.
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Macro and micro morphology of anterior cruciate ligament-bone interface and its effect on force transmission
We are recruiting a joint PhD candidate to explore the effect of macro-and micro- morphology of intact ACL-bone interface and its effect on force transmission.
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Development of auxetic structures for optimal orthopaedic implant / bone integration
We are recruiting a joint PhD candidate to design a femoral stem incorporating novel auxetic structures.
Propose your own joint PhD
If these joint PhD opportunities don’t align with your interests, you may also propose your own research project. Please contact potential supervisors directly to discuss project ideas and funding options. Contact details for our research staff, their areas of expertise and supervision availability are available here.
First published on 29 August 2022.
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