ARC Discovery Project PhD Scholarship

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Open Now

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Scholarship Value

Stipend total $AU105,000 ($AU35,000 per annum)

Length of Scholarship

3 years / 3 EFTSL

Number Available

1

Funding Type

Research

PhD scholarship in energy-efficient suspension design for sustainable road and rail vehicles.

This scholarship supports PhD research on advanced suspension design for road and rail vehicles, with a focus on reducing vibration energy loss, improving ride comfort, and supporting more sustainable transport systems. The project will investigate vehicle dynamic responses, suspension optimisation, and energy-centric vibration control methods. The candidate will work with the Centre for Railway Engineering at CQUniversity and collaborate with researchers from the University of Wollongong under an ARC grant.

Applicants must:

  1. Be eligible for admission to a CQUniversity Higher Degree by Research program, including meeting CQUniversity English language requirements
  2. Hold a Bachelor degree with First Class Honours and a Master's degree with a substantial research component, or an equivalent qualification in mechanical engineering, railway engineering, vehicle dynamics, control engineering, mechatronics, or a closely related field
  3. Be willing to be based in Rockhampton (QLD).

For enquiries and expressions of interest, please contact A/Prof Qing Wu at q.wu@cqu.edu.au. 

To apply, applicants should send their CV, academic transcripts, cover letter, and any supporting documents by email to q.wu@cqu.edu.au. Shortlisted applicants will be advised of the formal CQUniversity application process and may be invited to an interview before a final decision is made. 

Applicants will be notified of the outcome by email to their nominated email address once the assessment is complete. 

Donor Name & Details:

Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project (DP) Grant