QUT Centre for Robotics PhD scholarship

We are seeking a talented and motivated PhD candidate with a background in the fields of mechatronics engineering. 

You should have a strong interest and experience in artificial intelligence, robotics and machine learning.  

Join the dynamic team at the QUT Centre for Robotics (QCR), a hub of cutting-edge research in intelligent robotics. 

Ranked as Australia's leading robotics research centre, we are dedicated to translating groundbreaking research into tangible outcomes that positively impact both industry and society. 

Our team of experts is at the forefront of education, training and talent development in the realm of robotics and autonomous systems. 

Additionally, we play a crucial role in shaping technological policy and contributing to societal debates.

The scope of our impactful research spans across various sectors, including agriculture, health and medicine, environmental monitoring, infrastructure monitoring, defence, manufacturing, mining and construction.

At QCR, we value and embrace diversity, recognising its profound impact on staff and student retention, innovation, collaboration and overall productivity. 

QCR is welcoming applications from domestic students to join its centre that celebrates inclusivity and promotes excellence in robotics research and development.

You'll be based in our Centre for Robotics and will have the opportunity to work with a team of leading researchers. You will also undertake your own innovative research in and across the fields of artificial intelligence, robotics and machine learning.

These scholarships are valued at of $33,637 (AUD) per annum in 2024, are tax free and indexed annually.

Eligibility and application criteria

To apply for this scholarship, you must meet the entry requirements for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at QUT, and not be in receipt of another living allowance scholarship to undertake the research degree.

In addition, this scholarship has specific eligibility conditions. Applicants must:

• be considered domestic.
• have identified or plan to identify a research project in a domain in a research team within the School of Electrical Engineering and Robotics from which QCR is affiliated.
• nominate a proposed supervisor and must make contact with the supervisor prior to submitting an expression of interest.
• be able to demonstrate an outstanding track record, for example a first class bachelor degree in particular in mechatronics engineering or a first class honours and/or high-quality research outputs and/or relevant industry experience.
• be able to commence, on shore, by July 2024.

Diversity and inclusion considerations, and consideration of career disruptions and achievements relative to opportunity, will be considered in the selection process. 

Applicants will be given the option to share how they identify and their individual journey and circumstances.

Application closing date

29 February 2024 at 11.59pm

More information

Contact QUT to express your interest at ********@qut.edu.au

 You should also:

• submit an up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) and a copy of your latest academic transcript if applicable
• indicate a research area in robotics that you will be interested to work in. You can also nominate potential robotics supervisors.

For questions about the application process, please contact ***@qut.edu.au