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Salary- Impact PhD Scholarship – ‘Hydrogen adoption in aviation’
- Full time, fixed term position, based at Hawthorn campus
- $28,854 stipend pa for three years
About the Scholarship
As part of Swinburne’s exciting Victorian Hydrogen Hub (VH2) project, we are seeking applicants who are highly motivated and passionate about research, and who have the aptitude to undertake solution-focused research to join a broader multidisciplinary research team.
The specific focus of this PhD position is to study hydrogen adoption in aviation. This research aims to develop an analytical framework and conduct empirical studies to identify key issues and challenges related to hydrogen adoption in aviation, and evaluate what requires to facilitate the hydrogen powered air vehicle entry into services from the perspectives of government, regulators, aircraft operators and infrastructure providers, with a particular focus on key quantifiable drivers. The goal is to help better understand the benefits and potential risks associated with the hydrogen implementation, management, and applications in aviation.
About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- An Honour’s degree class 1, or a Master’s degree with High Distinction, or equivalent
- A solid background in a relevant field such as economics & finance; transport modelling; data analytics; or STEM
- Demonstrated expertise in modelling and simulation
- Highly motivated and passionate about research with an interest in aviation
- For those English is that their first language, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent with a minimum overall score of 7.0 with no individual band score below 6.5.
A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:
- Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
- Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
- Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
- Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing why you believe you are suitable for this position.
For further information about this role and to review the position description; please click 'apply' at the bottom of the advert.
For further information about the research project only, please contact Professor Zheng Lei, zlei@swin.edu.au
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au
Applications Close: Monday 12 September 2022, 5 pm
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.
Equity and Diversity
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact Maree Norden, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at inclusion@swin.edu.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support please contact our Aboriginal Employment Coordinator at DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan
(Agency enquiries will not be accepted for this position)
