PhD scholarship in low-grade iron ore upgrade

PhD scholarship in low-grade iron ore upgrade

One CSIRO-RMIT co-funded PhD scholarship is available to conduct research into mineral resources.

The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to work closely with researchers and technical experts from CSIRO in a multi-disciplinary team environment. The objective of this PhD project is to understand the various types of matrix gangue minerals present in Australian and Indian iron ores, and to study the transformation mechanisms of their structure, their ionic conductivity, and their ion exchange properties during an upgrade process involving leaching of impurities. 

Work on a CSIRO and RMIT co-funded project. It is applicable to those wishing to work on the cutting-edge research of mineral resources recovery and mining site environmental management.

The PhD candidate will gain intensive knowledge in innovative processing protocols for complex mineral processing, mineral leaching process, and mining site environmental science through hands-on experiments as well as collaborations with CSIRO Mineral Resources experts.

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This CSIRO-RMIT co-funded scholarship provides a stipend of $34,841 per annum pro rata (full-time) for three years with a possible extension of six months, and successful applicant will also be awarded a Tuition Fee Scholarship if required.

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To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

  • have a first-class Honours or H1 or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline of engineering/science 
  • be an Australian citizen, New Zealand Citizen or an Australian permanent resident or an international student meeting the minimum English language requirements
  • provide evidence of adequate oral and written communication skills 
  • demonstrate the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary research team 
  • meet RMIT’s entry requirements for the PhD by research degree.

To apply, please submit the following documents to Professor Miao Chen via miao.chen@rmit.edu.au

  • a cover letter (research statement)
  • a copy of electronic academic transcripts
  • a CV that includes any publications/awards and the contact details of two referees.

Evidence of English proficiency may be required.

Now

30 June 2028.

  • Research area: Hydrometallurgy, chemical engineering, Analytical chemistry, or geochemistry.
  • Prospective candidates will be invited to submit a full application for admission to the PhD Applied Chemistry (DR229).
  • Scholarship applications will only be successful if prospective candidates are provided with an offer for admission.

Professor Miao Chen: miao.chen@rmit.edu.au

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