PhD scholarship (ARC Fellowship)

PhD scholarship (ARC Fellowship)

Join an ARC Industry Fellowship project developing advanced polymeric flame-retardant coatings for overhead electricity infrastructure. The research combines polymer composites, dielectric materials, and high-voltage engineering to create multifunctional coatings with enhanced fire resistance, electrical insulation, and durability. Working with industry partners, the candidate will contribute to innovative materials that improve electricity network safety and support the translation of research into real-world applications.

This PhD scholarship is ideal for highly motivated graduates in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines who are interested in developing advanced materials for critical energy infrastructure. As part of an Australian Research Council (ARC) Industry Fellowship project, the successful candidate will undertake cutting-edge research on flame-retardant polymeric dielectric coatings for overhead electricity networks. The project combines polymer composites, nanomaterials, high-voltage insulation, and fire safety engineering to create durable coatings with enhanced electrical, thermal, and environmental performance. Working closely with academic and industry partners, the candidate will gain hands-on experience in advanced material synthesis, characterisation, dielectric testing, and research translation while contributing to innovative technologies that improve the safety, resilience, and sustainability of modern electricity networks.

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$36,245 per annum

30 May 2031

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Masters with background in dielectrics, electrical insulation, composite and hybrid materials.

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