Joint PhD opportunities
We are currently recruiting joint PhD candidates to join the Toronto-Melbourne Research Training Group. All candidates are fully funded and will commence at the University of Toronto, to complete their coursework requirements. Candidates will all spend a minimum of 12 months at each institution to complete their research.
To apply, decide on which projects below pique your interest and head to the how to apply page for details on how to apply. You may also propose your own research project topic if none of the projects below aligns with your interests. Information on how to do so can also be found on the how to apply page.
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A combined experimental/numerical program for modelling turbulent premixed combustion
We are recruiting a joint PhD candidate to assess a joint combined experimental/numerical program for modelling turbulent premixed combustion.
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The cooling footprint of green infrastructure and influence on urban invertebrate communities
We are recruiting a joint PhD candidate to evaluate the contribution of different Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) to human thermal comfort, microclimates and the diversity and adaptive response of invertebrates.
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Integrative assessment of microplastics pollution in soil
We are recruiting a joint PhD candidate to undertake an integrative assessment of microplastics pollution in soil.
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Identification and characterization of microRNAs essential for the development and fitness of chemoresistant acute myeloid leukemia
We are recruiting a joint PhD candidate to identify and characterize the microRNAs that drive and maintain chemoresistant AML.
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Unravelling the photophysics of quantum dot/molecule hybrids
We are recruiting a joint PhD candidate to advance the research and development of triplet-fusion upconversion so that it can be used for volumetric 3D printing.
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Coded distributed computation and applications on distributed optimization
We are recruiting a joint PhD candidate to investigate the ability of using coded computation to solve large-scale optimization problems.
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Determining and attributing CO2 emissions using measurements of multiple species and vertical structure
We are recruiting a joint PhD candidate to assess, identify, and quantify regional emissions of carbon dioxide.
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Information-theoretic and machine learning methods for low-power communication systems
We are recruiting a joint PhD candidate to investigate, improve and optimise systems with quantized input/output.
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Deep analysis of large international clinical trials for bloodstream infections
We are recruiting a joint PhD candidate to assist in the running of two large clinical trials that tackle bloodstream infections.
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Hydraulic functionality of vegetated stormwater systems within the road-right-of-way
We are recruiting a joint PhD candidate to assist in the creation of resilient and robust Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI).
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.