SHINe PhD scholarship in automation in construction: Work health and safety considerations

The scholarship will support a student engaged in doctoral research into the work health and safety considerations associated with automation and technological innovation in project-based construction work.

The successful candidate will work with SHINe members (industry partners) to engage in research that answers the following questions:

How can digital innovation and automation be integrated into work systems in ways that improve workers’ health and safety?
What potential new hazards can be introduced by the integration and adoption of these technologies?
How can these hazards be effectively managed to minimise harm?

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2026 – $36,963

2027 – $38,072

2028 – $39,214

2029 – $20,195 (6 months)

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The successful candidate will hold a Masters Degree in work health and safety (or a closely related discipline) and will have research experience and publications.

30/06/2026

Please send expressions of interest to shine@rmit.edu.au

To be considered, candidates must have research experience and appropriate qualifications in construction work health and safety.

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SHINe PhD scholarship in automation in construction: Work health and safety considerations