PhD Scholarship: Waste-to-Energy and Emerging Pollutants in Waste Streams

PhD Scholarship: Waste-to-Energy and Emerging Pollutants in Waste Streams

PhD opportunity: Investigate emerging pollutants in organic wastes and develop innovative waste-to-energy solutions with industry involvement.

A PhD opportunity to advance skills in emerging pollutant detection, waste-to-energy processes, and sustainable resource recovery, with strong industry and research links.

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$35,886 per annum.

Two (2).

Bachelor degree in Environmental, Chemical, or Process Engineering. Applicants with a Master’s degree and a record of publication will be highly regarded. Experience in waste characterisation and analytical techniques is desirable.

24/10/2025

Please follow the instructions listed on the how to apply page here: https://www.rmit.edu.au/research/research-degrees/how-to-apply

  • Expertise in biological waste-to-energy technologies, such as anaerobic digestion, fermentation, and the design and operation of reactors Experience or strong interest in waste characterisation and analytical techniques (e.g., spectrometry, chromatography, microscopy)
  • Background in environmental/chemical/process engineering or related discipline
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (for reporting, publishing, collaborating)
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