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• Effect of water dousing on heat strain and performance during endurance running
  Dr Samuel Chalmers Closing 12 September 2021 11:30 PM (ACST)
  Masters by Research Project: Effect of water dousing on heat strain and performance during endurance running
  
  Hot and humid conditions currently regarded as extreme in Australia are soon set to be the new normal. Accordingly, ensuring safety for all during sport and exercise in Australia should be considered a priority moving forward. It makes sense to assume that drinking cold water will cool an individual, subsequently reducing the risk of heat illness. However, under some environmental conditions, consuming cold fluid during exercise may not actually result in a net body heat loss (Jay et al. 2018). Alternatively, pouring water over the body, rather than ingesting it, may be effective for cooling, due to superior heat loss potential from the evaporation of fluid on the skin compared to the internal heat loss associated with cold fluid ingestion.
  
  The project will, first, provide data that underpins the development and implementation of extreme heat policies during sport and exercise (i.e. whether water dousing is effective at reducing heat strain). Secondly, the project will provide data that observes how these cooling methods influence performance during prolonged endurance exercise.
  
  The project will take place in the UniSA heat chamber at the City East Campus. The student will be supervised by a team with substantial experience in sport and exercise in hot conditions and endurance running performance. The student will join the Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA) research concentration, meaning they will have support from other research students in similar areas and a community that is actively engaged in advancing the skill set of research members.
  
  The research student will be expected to lead recruitment of runners and all data collection inside the heat chamber. Data collection will involve the collection of physiological (temperature, blood, sweat), perceptual (rating of perceived exertion, thermal comfort, thermal sensation), and performance measures (time-trial performance). The student will also be expected to undertake the other standard aspects of a research degree including reviewing literature, data analysis, and preparing a thesis.
  
  The student will be confident in the hands-on collection of exercise physiology measures, understanding how a hot environment influences physiology and performance, reviewing literature, analysing physiological data, and general scientific writing. Importantly, the data collection will offer a chance for the student to develop their skills interpersonal skills when working with athletes and participants.
  
  Given the effects of a warming climate, the student will develop relevant knowledge about sport and exercise in stressful environmental conditions that will likely be desirable for employers looking to mitigate the future risk and challenges that are associated with hot conditions.
  
  The project will be delivered in a manner that maximises the opportunity for the student to publish a research paper in a high-ranking journal.
  
  It is expected that the project will be completed in a full-time manner, however, applications will be considered from students wishing to study part-time. The project will involve substantial on-campus time, but there is also the chance to have flexible off-campus work during times in the project where data collection is not required.
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  Dr Samuel Chalmers – Principal Supervisor
  Dr Clint Bellenger
  
  Financial Support
  
  This project is funded for reasonable research expenses. Additionally, a fee offset for the standard term of the program is available to Australian and New Zealand citizens, and permanent residents of Australia, including permanent humanitarian visa holders.
  
  Eligibility and Selection
  
  This project is open to applications from Australian or New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents or permanent humanitarian visa holders. International applicants are not invited to apply at this time.
  
  Applicants must meet the?eligibility criteria?for entrance into a Masters by Research. Additionally, applicants must meet the projects selection criteria:
  

  • Completion of one of the following Bachelor Degrees with a GPA average of 5.0 or above: Bachelor of Exercise/Sport Science, Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology, Bachelor of Human Movement or Bachelor of Physiotherapy.

  Applicants who also demonstrate previous involvement with research in the exercise physiology domain will be highly regarded.
  
  All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate.
  
  The successful applicant is expected to study full-time or part-time, and to be based at our City East campus?in the heart of Adelaide.
  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer. Extended deferral periods are not available.
  
  Applications close at 11:30pm ACST Sunday 12 September 2021.

  Principal Supervisor: Dr Samuel Chalmers

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  Audience: Australian

  Study level: PhD

  Study level: Masters by Research

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Dr Samuel Chalmers

  Open date: 7/22/2021 2:00:00 PM

  Close date: 9/12/2021 11:30:00 PM

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• Treatment for Post-Stroke Depression: Identifying neuroimaging markers of therapeutic response
  Dr Brenton Hordacre Closing 01 August 2021 11:30 PM (ACST)
  Masters by Research project: Treatment for Post-Stroke Depression: Identifying neuroimaging markers of therapeutic response
  
  Stroke is a global leading cause of permanent disability. It is estimated that there are 80 million stroke survivors globally, with more than half likely to experience post-stroke depression. Post-stroke depression is under recognised and poorly treated, with incredibly negative consequences for recovery, activities of daily living, self-efficacy, and mortality. Current pharmacology management is hampered by several side-effects and poor treatment adherence. We need better solutions to this problem. Identifying new treatments for post-stroke depression would be a significant breakthrough for stroke survivors, their families and the wider health system.
  
  Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a safe and promising treatment that increases brain activity with electromagnetic pulses. By changing neural activity in the brain, it can improve depression. However, translating this therapy to people who have experienced stroke is challenging. Most notably, stroke changes brain structure, dampening the ability of rTMS to modify neural activity. Our preliminary work suggests the clinical response to rTMS for post-stroke depression might be influenced by brain biomarkers and this information could guide clinical treatments. Therefore, we see a need to evaluate neuroimaging biomarkers of post-stroke depression and response to rTMS treatment. To address this problem, we will use multimodal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data to investigate brain structure and function using state-of-the-art imaging sequences and analysis.
  
  Eligibility and Selection
  
  This project is open to applications from Australian or New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents or permanent humanitarian visa holders. International applicants are not invited to apply at this time.
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a Masters by Research. All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate.
  
  The successful applicant is expected to study full-time, and to be based at our City West campus?in the heart of Adelaide.
  
  Financial Support
  
  The project is funded for reasonable research expenses. Additionally, a fee offset for the standard term of the program is available to Australian and New Zealand citizens, and permanent residents of Australia, including permanent humanitarian visa holders.
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  Dr Brenton Hordacre – Principal Supervisor
  Dr Anson Chau
  Professor Susan Hillier
  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer. Extended deferral periods are not available.
  
  Applications close at 11:30pm ACST, Sunday 1 August 2021

  Principal Supervisor: Dr Brenton Hordacre

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  Audience: Australian

  Study level: Masters by Research

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Dr Brenton Hordacre

  Open date: 6/15/2021 4:00:00 PM

  Close date: 8/1/2021 11:30:00 PM

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• Identification of novel inherited genetic variants in blood cancer predisposition and their clinical and functional consequences
  Prof Hamish Scott Closing 31 July 2021 12:00 AM (ACST)
  Master or PhD Project: Identification of novel inherited genetic variants in blood cancer predisposition and their clinical and functional consequences
  
  Every year over 17,000 Australians are diagnosed with blood cancer, and our work over the last 17 years has identified that up to 20% of these are expected to have a genetic predisposition (inherited or de novo). While around 20 genes are known to contribute to blood cancer predisposition, it is clear that there remain other genes and genetic variants that are yet to be discovered with potential to have significant and even life-saving impact on patient management and family surveillance. In our Australian Familial Haematological Cancer Study (AFHCS), we have samples from >300 families and whole genome sequence data from >200 families. This project will systematically analyse the genomics data for rare predisposing genetic variants and seek to investigate how such rare genetic variants within families affects the predisposition, progression and outcome of blood cancers. This will be done through active collaborations with other researchers world-wide to identify other families with similar rare genetic variants and integrating clinical data with bioinformatic data and subsequent functional studies. A broader understanding of the genes and genetic mechanisms in blood cancer predisposition will change the way patients and their families are managed (e.g. selection of related bone marrow donors, surveillance for blood cancer onset, end of diagnostic odyssey for family) with potential and hope for development of targeted therapies or even strategies for the prevention of cancer onset.
  
  This project will be performed in the Molecular Pathology Research Laboratory, Centre for Cancer Biology, SA Pathology and University of South Australia. This is a large and dynamic team (8 Post-Doctorates, 8 Research Assistants, 1 PhD student (3 PhD students completed in 2020) and 3 Honours/Masters students) with a stream strongly focussing on genetic predisposition to blood cancers. There is a balance of highly experienced and early career (<5 yr) researchers and their expanding portfolio of research provides opportunities for career development, in a vibrant and highly supportive environment. The team is supervised by world leaders in genetic predisposition to blood cancers with extensive expertise in genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, molecular and cell biology and haematology/oncology, and the team have active national and international collaborations with other world-leaders in this area. This project will incorporate state-of-the-art genomics technologies and bioinformatics strategies and algorithms with in vivo and in vitro functional studies.
  
  The successful applicant will perform systematic bioinformatics analysis of the genomics data from over 300 samples from around 200 families to identify novel genetic variants in known blood cancer predisposition genes and potentially discover novel predisposition genes and/or genetic events. They will be required to interact with collaborators from around the world and will likely generate new collaborations. They will also design and develop assays to provide functional data to support the genetic data for the causal nature of newly discovered gene variants. They will generate manuscripts for publication, present findings at local, national and international conferences and learn how to apply for future funding.
  
  This project will lead to development of skills in identifying genes causing predisposition to blood cancers using state-of-the-art bioinformatics analysis of genomics/transcriptomics data and gene variant pathogenicity classification. It will develop skills in design and application of functional studies for testing the pathogenicity of genetic variants, and provide an environment for vibrant interactions and collaborations with national and international world-leaders in the blood cancer predisposition field.
  
  This project will provide opportunities to attend and present research findings at local, national and international conferences. Where possible, these will be in person, but until governmental COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed for international travel, they will be "virtual".
  
  Applications will be accepted from applicants wishing to study part-time, but full-time study is strongly preferred.
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  Principal Supervisor: Professor Hamish Scott
  
  Co supervisors: Dr Christopher Hahn
  
                                  Dr Anna Brown
  
                                  Dr Peer Arts                       
  
  Financial Support
  
  The project is funded for reasonable research expenses. Additionally, a fee offset for the standard term of the program is available to Australian and New Zealand citizens, and permanent residents of Australia, including permanent humanitarian visa holders.
  
  Eligibility and Selection
  
  This project is open to applications from Australian or New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents or permanent humanitarian visa holders. International applicants are not invited to apply at this time.
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a Masters by Research or a PhD.
  
  Additionally, applicants must meet the Project-specific Desirable selection criteria:
  
  ·         Relevant training courses - genomics, bioinformatics, etc.
  
  All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate. The successful applicant is expected to study full-time or part time, and to be based at our City West campus in the heart of Adelaide.
  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer. Extended deferral periods are not available. Applications close at 11:30pm ACST, Friday 30 July 2021.

  Principal Supervisor: Prof Hamish Scott

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  Audience: Australian

  Study level: PhD

  Study level: Masters by Research

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Prof Hamish Scott

  Co supervisor(s): Dr Christopher Hahn

  Open date: 7/9/2021 4:30:00 PM

  Close date: 7/31/2021 12:00:00 AM
• The role of the actin remodelling protein, Flightless (Flii) in the development and progression of skin cancers
  Scholarship Available Dr Zlatko Kopecki Closing 22 August 2021 11:30 PM (ACST)
  PhD Project: The role of the actin remodelling protein, Flightless (Flii) in the developmentand progression of skin cancers
  
  A PhD scholarship is available within the Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Future Industries Institute and Clinical Health Sciences at the University of South Australia commencing February 2021.
  
  You will be based at UniSA’s Mawson Lakes Campus however, the project will involve experiments at UniSA’s South Australian Cancer Research Institute, with close collaboration with clinical collaborators within the Dermatology Department of the Royal Adelaide Hospital.  
  
  The PhD project will investigate the role of the actin remodelling protein, Flightless (Flii) in the development and progression of skin cancers. Flii has previously been identified as a potential therapeutic target for squamous cell carcinoma (Kopecki et al., Oncotarget 2015) but it remains to be determined its precise mechanism of action in the development and metastasis of these cancerous lesions.  
  
  You will use precancerous and cancerous cell lines and an array of invitro approaches to investigate the function of Flii in melanoma cell adhesion, migration, proliferation, invasion, and spheroid formation. You will also investigate the function of Flii in human precancerous skin lesions as well as developed melanomas and blood samples of patients attending the Dermatology Department of Royal Adelaide Hospital. Subsequently, the project will use animal models of skin cancers and metastasis to determine the effect of altering Flii gene expression on the development of melanomas. As part of this project you will investigate avenues to manipulate the expression and function of Flii to determine if this can reduce or prevent development, severity and progression of melanomas.  
  
  This project is supported by the Lions Medical Research Foundation and is aligned with their efforts to reduce the skin cancer burden in the community by early detection of skin cancers. 
  
  Skills and experience in any of the following areas will be advantageous but not essential. General molecular and cellular cancer biology, mammalian tissue culture, microscopy, immunohistochemistry, animal models. The successful candidate will be provided training in all relevant areas and techniques.
  
  Financial Support
  A living allowance scholarship of $28,597 for up to three years is available to all applicants.  A fee-offset or waiver for the standard term of the program is also included.  Click ‘Apply’ for more information about the available scholarships.
  
  Eligibility and Selection
  All completed applications that meet the eligibility criteria for admission into a PhD will be considered for this project.  A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate.  Click ‘Apply’ for more information about the selection criteria.
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer. Extended deferral periods are not available.
  
  Scholarship open to both Australian and international applicants currently residing in Australia
  
  Applications close 11:30pm ACST Sunday, 22 August, 2021
  

  Principal Supervisor: Dr Zlatko Kopecki

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  Audience: Australian

  Audience: International

  Study level: PhD

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Dr Zlatko Kopecki

  Co supervisor(s): Prof. Alison Cowin

  Open date: 1/20/2021 10:30:00 AM

  Close date: 8/22/2021 11:30:00 PM

  Scholarship available: Yes

  Scholarship available to: Both Australian and International candidates

• Development of novel CBD drug delivery system for bioavailability improvement
  Scholarship Available Professor Sanjay Garg Closing 03 September 2021 11:30 PM (ACST)
  PhD Project: Development of novel CBD drug delivery system for bioavailability improvement
  
  Cannabidiol (CBD) has been widely used for insomnia, as an anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, and for the relief of neuropathic pain. CBD also finds application in paediatric cases involving cerebral palsy. However, the full medicinal potential of CBD is hindered and limited by its physico-chemical properties. Solving these challenges requires the development of innovative strategies and formulation technologies. This project aims to develop novel platform technology using particle engineering technology..
  
  The project will be carried out in Pharmaceutical Innovation and Development Group (PIDG), currently part of the Centre for Cancer Diagnostics and Therapeutics (CCDT) at the UniSA Cancer Research Institute supported by UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences. PIDG is a highly productive multicultural team of research staff and students, engaged in a range of pharmaceutical discovery and development projects.The team is known for its excellent research culture and is highly engaged, supportive, and productive.
  
  The project aligns with the University research themes of "Cancer" and "Healthy Futures" as well as the current MTPConnect medical technology, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical sector competitiveness plan, specifically in knowledge priorities. Research in pharmaceutical sciences has received a top ranking of 5 from Excellent in Research for Australia (ERA). The project will be of significant interest to pharmaceutical companies and the selected student will carry out an industrial internship with an identified pharmaceutical company.
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  

  • Professor Sanjay Garg (Principal Supervisor)
  • Dr May Song
  • Dr Franklin Afinjuomo

  Financial Support
  
  This project is funded for reasonable research expenses.  Additionally, a living allowance scholarship of $28,597 per annum is available to eligible applicants. A fee-offset or waiver for the standard term of the program is also included. For full terms and benefits of the scholarship please refer to our scholarship information for domestic or international students.
  
  Eligibility and Selection
  
  This project is open to application from both domestic and international applicants currently in Australia.
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a PhD.
  
  Additionally, all applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate. The successful applicant is expected to study full-time, be based at our City West Campus in the heart of Adelaide. Note that international students on a student visa will need to study full-time.
  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer.  Extended deferral periods are not available.  Applications close at 11:30 pm ACST Friday 3 September 2021.

  Principal Supervisor: Professor Sanjay Garg

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  Audience: Australian

  Audience: International

  Study level: PhD

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Professor Sanjay Garg

  Co supervisor(s): Dr May Song

  Open date: 7/9/2021 2:00:00 PM

  Close date: 9/3/2021 11:30:00 PM

  Scholarship available: Yes

  Scholarship available to: Both Australian and International candidates
• Predictive Modelling for Safety Signal Detection with Biologic Medicines
  Scholarship Available Associate Professor Nicole Pratt Closing 17 August 2021 11:30 PM (ACST)
  PhD Project: Predictive Modelling for Safety Signal Detection with Biologic Medicines
  
  A pharmacovigilance project suitable for a PhD candidate is being offered at the Quality Use of Medicine and Pharmacy Research Centre. Your Project will focus on the use of biologic medicines to treat one or more autoimmune diseases such as inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s disease and/or ulcerative colitis). With a primary focus on the safety of biologic treatments, your project will look at the utilisation and treatment patterns of these medicines before establishing known risks of these medicines in spontaneous adverse drug event databases such as the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). With known risks quantified, used as baseline true positive signals, you will find unknown signals concerning medicine safety to be studied further in a predictive framework on prospective cohort data.
  
  This opportunity could accommodate either a pharmacist who is interested in developing their data analysis skills or a quantitative scientist (E.g. statistician or data scientist) who has an interest in biological applications of their skills. You will collaborate with pharmacists, epidemiologists, statisticians and computer scientists to develop highly relevant skills in pharmacovigilance and related biological and data sciences as well as undertake important research that aims to benefit patients around the world.
  
  This PhD project aligns with a NHMRC project grant: Large scale evidence generation for the utilisation and safety of biologic medicines which seeks to:
  
  

  • Utilise global research data networks to monitor the safety of biologics
  • Profile trends and treatment patterns of biologics globally and investigate how these treatment patterns contribute to harm.
  • Generate evidence on the risks and extent of harm of biologics in real world practice
  • The grant team includes leading international biostatisticians, clinicians, pharmacoepidemiologists and data scientists. Come and join our team to improve global medicines safety!

  Eligibility and Selection
  
  This project is open to applications from Australian or New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents or permanent humanitarian visa holders. International applicants are not invited to apply at this time.
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria  for entrance into a PhD. Additionally, applicants who are able to demonstrate their knowledge in the following areas will be highly regarded:
  
  

  • An undergraduate degree in a healthcare-related discipline or biostatistics, with an understanding of quality use of medicines issues
  • Highly proficient in software applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Skills in analytical software packages such as SPSS, R or STATA
  • Honours project or masters (by research or coursework)
  • Good written and verbal communication skills combined with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

  The successful applicant is expected to study full-time and to be based at our City East campus in the heart of Adelaide.
  
  Financial Support
  
  The project is funded for reasonable research expenses. Additionally, a living allowance scholarship of $28,597 per annum is available to Australian and New Zealand citizens, and permanent residents of Australia, including permanent humanitarian visa holders. A fee-offset or waiver for the standard term of the program is also included. For full terms and benefits of the scholarship please refer to our scholarship information.
  
  An additional top-up scholarship with a value of $6,000 per annum will be offered to the preferred applicant commensurate with experience (e.g. clinical knowledge, previous publications in discipline).
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  

  • Associate Professor Nicole Pratt -Principal Supervisor
  • Dr Ty Stanford
  • Dr Jodie Hillen
  • Dr Ben Daniels (University of NSW)

  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer. Extended deferral periods are not available.
  
  Applications close at 11:30pm ACST, Tuesday 17 August 2021.

  Principal Supervisor: Associate Professor Nicole Pratt

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  Audience: Australian

  Study level: PhD

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Associate Professor Nicole Pratt

  Co supervisor(s): Dr Ty Stanford

  Open date: 5/14/2021 1:30:00 PM

  Close date: 8/17/2021 11:30:00 PM

  Scholarship available: Yes

There are currently no projects available in this topic of research.

• Non target and suspect screening of compounds of concern in influent and effluent wastewater
  Scholarship Available Associate Professor Cobus Gerber Closing 10 September 2021 11:30 PM (ACST)
  PhD Project - Non target and suspect screening of compounds of concern in influent and effluent wastewater
  
  The project aims are to identify compounds of emerging concern in wastewater and biosolids using state of the art analytical procedures.  One key question relates to the extent of our population's exposure to harmful substances.  The use of illicit and pharmaceutical psychoactive substances in Australia is widespread.  Demonstrating the extent and relative scale of substance use provide insights into the potential for harm in terms of health outcomes, substance abuse, addiction and/or violent behaviour and criminal activity.  Drug metabolism and the excretion of harmful substances into wastewater can be used to determine population-scale exposure to these compounds.  Psychoactive substance use has many adverse health outcomes, while antimicrobials and over/misuse of pharmaceuticals have major societal repercussions.  Many compounds of concern pass through water treatment plants that are not designed to remove low-medium molecular weight chemicals.  Therefore, the fate of such substances entering the environment poses additional or unknown health risks.  In Australia, all biosolids are used for agriculture and treated effluent is recycled for irrigation.  This provides a pathway circulating back to population health.  The project will involve both non-target and suspect screening of key substances using high resolution and quantitative mass spectrometric methods.
  
  The successful applicant will work as part the Population Health Chemistry (PHC) research team consisting of three academics, two analytical chemists and two technical/professional staff.  Two PhD candidates are currently enrolled in programs with the group.  PHC is part of the Health and Biomedical Innovation research concentration.  The group has a dedicated laboratory at the UniSA City East campus with access to a range of liquid-chromatograph/tandem mass spectrometers spanning the two city campuses.  Existing research collaborations with the Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences and Forensic Sciences SA provide another level of intellectual exchange with interstate peers and other researchers, while international networks within the broader field of Wastewater-Based Epidemiology give opportunities for enriching a student’s experience.
  
  The Population Health Chemistry (PHC) research group has intentionally invested in infrastructure that matches that at Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences so that student exchange and method sharing can occur seamlessly.  The two groups are equal partners in the Australian Criminal and Intelligence Commission (ACIC)-funded National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program.  PHC members travel interstate to meet with ACIC delegates and researchers at University of Queensland on a regular basis.
  
  Day to day project activities will be centred around a state-of-the-art analytical laboratory environment, providing the candidate with an opportunity to develop a unique yet transferable toolkit of skills in analytical chemistry. Such a skillset is in high demand, and former PhD graduate from our group have successfully found employment in related industries. More specifically, the applicant will develop skills in analytical procedures relating to liquid-liquid and solid phase extraction, accurate measurement of trace chemicals in complex media and high-end equipment such as triple quadrupole and time-of-flight mass spectrometers.  In addition, the ability to prepare scientific papers and public reports will form part of the training, as well as the opportunity to engage with government officials at a policy-making level.  A key part of the project will involve data triangulation with other resources.  As such, the successful applicant will develop the ability to critically evaluate and match complementary information.
  
  The successful applicant will be encouraged and supported to present their work at national and international conferences, as well as participate and present at local, university hosted seminars and development workshops. The team has a suitable discretionary budget to enable interstate travel to spend time with research partners.  Former and current students have transitioned into research or industry positions immediately upon graduating.
  
  The project will require full-time study. The opportunity to perform non-laboratory task through a working from home arrangement on a short-term basis may be negotiated where deemed appropriate. Additional casual employment as a laboratory demonstrator in practical programs of relevant undergraduate courses may be available.
  
   
  Supervisory Team
  
  Associate Professor Cobus Gerber – Principal Supervisor
  
  Dr Bradley Simpson – Co-Supervisor
  
  Professor Jason White – Co-Supervisor
  
  Dr Santosh Adiraju – Co-Supervisor
  
  Professor Jochen Mueller – End-User
  
   
  
  Financial Support
  
  This project is funded for reasonable research expenses.  Additionally, a living allowance scholarship of $28,597 per annum is available to eligible applicants. A fee-offset or waiver for the standard term of the program is also included. For full terms and benefits of the scholarship please refer to our scholarship information for domestic students or international students.
  
  This project is open to application from both domestic and international applicants who are currently onshore in Australia.
  
   
  
  Eligibility Criteria
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a PhD.
  
  All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate.
  
  The successful applicant is expected to study full-time and to be based at our City East Campus in the heart of Adelaide. Note that international students on a student visa will need to study full-time.
  
   
  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer.  Extended deferral periods are not available.  Applications close at 11.30pm, Friday, 10th September [ACST]

  Principal Supervisor: Associate Professor Cobus Gerber

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  Audience: Australian

  Audience: International

  Study level: PhD

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Associate Professor Cobus Gerber

  Co supervisor(s): Dr Bradley Simpson

  Open date: 7/14/2021 12:30:00 PM

  Close date: 9/10/2021 11:30:00 PM

  Scholarship available: Yes

  Scholarship available to: Both Australian and International candidates

There are currently no projects available in this topic of research.

• Advanced interfacial solar steam generation based solar-thermal desalination system
  Dr Haolan Xu Never closes
  PhD Project - Advanced interfacial solar steam generation based solar-thermal desalination system
  
  This project aims to develop an advanced and multi-functional solar-thermal desalination system to simultaneously produce clean water and electricity. Interfacial solar evaporation-based desalination technology has the unique advantage of using solar light as the sole energy source for affordable clean water production. However, its absolute evaporation rate is still too low for practical application and all of the latent heat released from vapor condensation during desalination is wasted. Solving these two critical issues by study of energy nexus, design and fabrication of advanced photothermal materials and desalination devices could accelerate practical adoption of this technology and benefit millions of people who desperately need clean water.
  
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  Dr Haolan Xu - Principal Supervisor
  Dr Gary Owens - Co-Supervisor
  Dr Xuan Wu - Co-Supervisor
  
  
  Financial Support 
  
  The project is funded for reasonable research expenses.  Additionally, a fee offset for the standard term of the program is available to Australian and New Zealand citizens, and permanent residents of Australia, including permanent humanitarian visa holders.  Where an international applicant holds an external scholarship or sponsorship a full or partial fee waiver may apply in some circumstances for exceptional applicants.  Other international applicants will be required to pay full tuition fees of approximately $37,800 per annum (2021 rates).   
  
  Eligibility and Selection
  
  This project is open to application from both domestic and international applicants. 
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a PhD. Additionally applicants must meet the projects selection criteria:
  
  ·         Have research experience on photothermal materials and solar steam generation.
  
  
  All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate. 
  
  The successful applicant is expected to study full-time and to be based at our Mawson Lakes in the north of Adelaide. Note that international students on a student visa will need to study full-time.
  
  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer.  Extended deferral periods are not available. 
  
  Applications will remain open until the position is filled. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure your application is considered.

  Principal Supervisor: Dr Haolan Xu

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  Audience: Australian

  Audience: International

  Study level: PhD

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Dr Haolan Xu

  Co supervisor(s): Dr Gary Owens

  Open date: 5/19/2021 3:00:00 PM
• Integration of in-stream and particle size measurements in flotation
  Scholarship Available Associate Professor Marta Krasowska Never closes
  PhD project - Integration of in-stream and particle size measurements in flotation
  
  This HDR project is concerned with the measurement of particle size in mineral processing streams, using novel fluid flow systems, and in-line detection of slurry characteristics using light scattering/obscuration and ultrasonic techniques. Mineral processing is heavily dependent on particle size, in almost all methods of separation and concentration. Flotation recovery relies on both the size of the particles (optimally between 10 and 50 microns), and the liberation of the particles (whether each particle is solely one mineral). Treatment of tailings is dependent on the size of the waste particles, with smaller particles being less likely to undergo rapid settling. And lastly, particle size, and thus available surface area, will critically influence leaching rate in material for hydrometallurgical extraction.
  
  In spite of this importance, there are few straightforward methods to provide real time measurement of particle size and particle size distributions directly in mineral processing streams. This project will involve the development of a slurry handling/fluid flow device that will sample mineral suspensions, and the use of a combination of light scattering/obscuration (and potentially the use of ultrasonics) to determine the range of particle sizes. This sensor will be integrated with a sensing platform (Pulp Chemistry Monitor, developed and commercialised by Magotteaux), to give combined size/pulp chemistry information, which can be used a means of advanced process control to optimise flotation.
  
  Applicants are required to have Degree in Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, Chemical Engineering or other relevant disciplines.  Applicants are required to have experience in particle sizing or sensor development.
  
  Additionally, applicants with MSc in one of the disciplines listed above will be highly regarded.
  
  Eligibility and Selection 
  
  This project is open to application from both domestic and international applicants.
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a PhD.
  
  Additionally applicants must meet the projects selection criteria:
  
  ·         Degree in Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, Chemical Engineering or other relevant disciplines.
  
  ·         Experience in particle sizing or sensor development
  
  ·         MSc in one of the disciplines listed above (highly regarded, but not essential)
  
  All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate.
  
  The successful applicant is expected to study full-time, and to be based at our - Mawson Lakes in the north of Adelaide. 
  
  Financial Support
  
  An ARC funded living allowance scholarship of $28.597 per annum is available to eligible applicants. A fee-offset or waiver for the standard term of the program is also included. For full terms and benefits of the scholarship please refer to our scholarship information for  domestic students  or international students .    
  
  An additional top-up scholarship with a value of $5,000 per annum will be offered to the preferred applicant as well as additional funding for conference travel and for collaborative visits to the other project nodes as agreed with your principal supervisor.
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  Associate Professor Marta Krasowska – Principal Supervisor
  
  Professor David Beattie – Co-Supervisor
  
  Associate Professor Bronwyn Hajek – Co-Supervisor
  
  Professor William Skinner – Co-Supervisor
  
  Dr Chris Greet – Industry Advisor, Magotteaux
  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer.  Extended deferral periods are not available.
  
  Applications will remain open until the position is filled. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure your application is considered.

  Principal Supervisor: Associate Professor Marta Krasowska

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  Audience: Australian

  Audience: International

  Study level: PhD

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Associate Professor Marta Krasowska

  Co supervisor(s): Professor David Beattie

  Open date: 4/29/2021 12:00:00 PM

  Scholarship available: Yes

  Scholarship available to: Both Australian and International candidates
• Wetting, spreading, and adhesion of oils on composite mineral surfaces
  Scholarship Available Associate Professor Marta Krasowska Closing 24 August 2021 11:30 PM (ACST)
  PhD project - Wetting, spreading, and adhesion of oils on composite mineral surfaces
  
  This study seeks to understand the mechanism involved in oils wetting and spreading across patchy/heterogeneous surfaces so that oils can be used to enhance the contact area for bubble attachment on composite mineral particles. This work will help make coarse particle flotation more robust. The major technique to be used in the project is droplet rise/collision studies against planar surfaces, using high speed video-microscopy to probe the timescale of droplet attachment, droplet spreading kinetics, and extent of spreading across heterogeneous surfaces. The surfaces to be interrogated will include model heterogeneous surfaces, with two or more surface types, patterned onto solid materials using microfabrication methodologies. The surfaces to be studied will also include macroscopic composite mineral surfaces that have been sectioned, characterised with QEM-Scan, and composed of target mineral phases representative of gangue and value minerals. The Project will also involve an exploration of different oils, and different wetting agents (oil wetting agents – at least two – one, with high affinity for the value phase to cause rapid spreading over exposed value regions, and one for the gangue phases to encourage more extensive spreading). In addition to this core experimental platform, complementary techniques for the characterisation of adsorption from non-aqueous mixtures will be used to determine the affinity of wetting agents for both target mineral phases (value and gangue). This will include the quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) and Raman spectroscopy.
  
  Applicants are required to have MSc in Chemistry and experience in working with any of these techniques: QCM, FTIR/Raman spectroscopy, AFM, image processing. Additionally, applicants with publication(s) in good journals will be highly regarded.
  
  Eligibility and Selection
  
  This project is open to application from both domestic and international applicants who are currently onshore in Australia.
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a PhD.
  
  Additionally applicants must meet the projects selection criteria:
  
  ·         MSc in Chemistry
  
  ·         Experience in working with any of these techniques: QCM, FTIR/Raman spectroscopy, AFM, image processing
  
  ·         Publication(s) in good journals (highly regarded, but not essential)
  
  All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate.
  
  The successful applicant is expected to study full-time, and to be based at our - Mawson Lakes in the north of Adelaide. 
  
  Financial Support
  
  An ARC funded living allowance scholarship of $28.597 per annum is available to eligible applicants. A fee-offset or waiver for the standard term of the program is also included. For full terms and benefits of the scholarship please refer to our scholarship information for  domestic students  or international students .    
  
  An additional top-up scholarship with a value of $5,000 per annum will be offered to the preferred applicant as well as additional funding for conference travel and for collaborative visits to the other project nodes as agreed with your principal supervisor.
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  Associate Professor Marta Krasowska – Principal Supervisor
  
  Professor David Beattie – Co-Supervisor
  
  Associate Professor Bronwyn Hajek – Co-Supervisor
  
  Associate Professor Anton Blencowe – Co-Supervisor
  
  Professor Erica Wanless - Associate Supervisor
  
  Essential Dates: Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer.  Extended deferral periods are not available.
  
  Closing date:Applications close at 11.30, Tuesday 24th August [ACST]

  Principal Supervisor: Associate Professor Marta Krasowska

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  Audience: Australian

  Audience: International

  Study level: PhD

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Associate Professor Marta Krasowska

  Co supervisor(s): Professor David Beattie

  Open date: 4/28/2021 4:30:00 PM

  Close date: 8/24/2021 11:30:00 PM

  Scholarship available: Yes

  Scholarship available to: Both Australian and International candidates

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• School Exclusionary Policies and Practices and their Impact
  Scholarship Available A/Prof. Anna Sullivan Closing 25 July 2021 11:30 PM (ACST)
  Doctor of Philosophy project: School Exclusionary Policies and Practices and their Impact
  
  This project is part of an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project (DP210100116). The successful candidate will join a highly experienced team, undertaking their doctoral research as part of the broader study, which aims to examine how and why Australian schools use exclusionary practices such as suspensions and exclusions to manage student behaviour.
  
  Research shows that exclusionary practices are widely used in Australian schools, however, they are often used as a quick fix for removing problematic students, and can negatively impact on students’ health, wellbeing and academic achievement. Evidence also suggests that these practices are disproportionately applied towards ‘at risk groups’ including students from different racial or cultural backgrounds and students with disabilities.
  
  The larger project will use a multi-phased approach to generate new knowledge in understanding the extent and impact of school exclusionary practices. This will entail: 1) a critical analysis of state and territory legislation and policy; 2) secondary analysis of quantitative data on the use of exclusionary practices; 3) illustrative case studies with young people and their families; and 4) the development of a set of policy alternatives to change the ways in which student behaviour is currently managed.
  
  The successful candidate will contribute towards Phase 3 of the research, undertaking illustrative case studies which investigate the short term impact of exclusions on students and their families. In doing so they will be supported by a highly experienced research team with a wide range of interdisciplinary expertise including critical policy analysis, behaviour management and student wellbeing.
  
  Eligibility and Selection
  
  This project is open to applications from Australian or New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents or permanent humanitarian visa holders. International applicants are not invited to apply at this time.
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a PhD or Masters by Research. Additionally, applicants must address the following selection criteria in the application form:
  Work experience in educational settings
  Teamwork experience in a collaborative and an investigative environment
  
  All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate.
  
  The successful applicant is expected to study full-time, and to be based at our Magill campus in the east of Adelaide. Applications from interstate students seeking to study externally will also be considered.
  
  Financial Support
  
  The project is funded for reasonable research expenses. Additionally, a living allowance scholarship of $28,092 per annum is available to Australian and New Zealand citizens, and permanent residents of Australia, including permanent humanitarian visa holders. A fee-offset or waiver for the standard term of the program is also included. For full terms and benefits of the scholarship please refer to our scholarship information.
  
  Supervisor Team
  
  Associate Professor Anna Sullivan - Principal Supervisor
  Dr Neil Tippett
  Professor Barry Down
  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants must be able to commence in 2021.
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer. Extended deferral periods are not available.
  
  Applications close 11:30pm ACST Sunday 25 July 2021

  Principal Supervisor: A/Prof. Anna Sullivan

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  Audience: Australian

  Study level: PhD

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): A/Prof. Anna Sullivan

  Co supervisor(s): Dr Neil Tippett

  Open date: 2/25/2021 8:30:00 AM

  Close date: 7/25/2021 11:30:00 PM

  Scholarship available: Yes

• Children’s problematic sexual behaviour in schools: Identifying and addressing collaborative responses to incidents
  Scholarship Available Dr Lesley-Anne Ey Closing 29 July 2021 11:30 PM (ACST)
  Doctor of Philosophy project: Children’s problematic sexual behaviour in schools: Identifying and addressing collaborative responses to incidents
  
  This PhD scholarship will contribute to a Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation Project exploring responses and challenges to responding to problematic sexual behaviour (PSB) in primary schools and whether collaborative responses to PSB can mitigate barriers to meeting children’s needs. Although police are not part of the ongoing supportive response, it is important to understand their role in the initial response to primary school aged children who display PSB.
  
  The successful candidate will contribute to this broader study by exploring the role of police in responding to reports of PSB from primary schools: initial police responses and what informs them (e.g. knowledge of typical sexual development vs PSB, policy, principles for responding, discretion, and law); ongoing responses (e.g. court proceedings); facilitators and barriers to working with schools in responding to PSB (agency roles, knowledge of other agencies protocols, information sharing policies attending schools, privacy/confidentiality concerns, interviewing teachers/leadership, children, feasibility of reports); and potential strategies to support police and school collaborations.
  
  The PhD project will identify existing police responses and the rationale for current police responses to PSB including reviewing current Police directives to support responses. This will involve reviewing policy and procedure documents for responding to children with PSB in a school environment, interviewing techniques, and decision making about prosecution. Explore the facilitators and barriers to working with schools in responding to PSB: needs and challenges in responding to children who display PSB in South Australian primary schools; identify strategies for interagency collaboration to support the development of a framework to support collaborations between South Australian primary schools and external agencies.
  
  Eligibility and Selection
  
  This project is open to applications from Australian or New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents or permanent humanitarian visa holders. International applicants are not invited to apply at this time.
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a PhD. Additionally, applicants who are able to demonstrate their knowledge in the following areas will be highly regarded:
  
  

  • Knowledge of South Australian Police Systems
  • Knowledge of Problematic/Harmful Sexual Behaviour
  • Knowledge of South Australian Education Systems

  
  All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate.
  
  The successful applicant is expected to study full-time, and to be based at our Magill campus in the east of Adelaide.
  
  Financial Support
  
  The project is funded for reasonable research expenses. Additionally, a University of South Australia Postgraduate Award (USAPA) living allowance scholarship of $28,597 per annum is available to Australian and New Zealand citizens, and permanent residents of Australia, including permanent humanitarian visa holders. For many applicants scholarship payments will be tax free, however, we recommend you seek independent financial advice. A fee-offset or waiver for the standard term of the program is also included. For full terms and benefits of the scholarship please refer to our scholarship information.
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  Dr Lesley-Anne Ey - Principal Supervisor
  Dr James Herbert
  Professor Leah Bromfield-Smith
  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer. Extended deferral periods are not available.
  
  Applications close 11:30pm ACST Thursday, 29 July, 2021. You are encouraged to apply early.

  Principal Supervisor: Dr Lesley-Anne Ey

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  Audience: Australian

  Study level: PhD

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Dr Lesley-Anne Ey

  Co supervisor(s): Dr James Herbert

  Open date: 5/7/2021 3:00:00 PM

  Close date: 7/29/2021 11:30:00 PM

  Scholarship available: Yes
• Examining the impact of self-regulatory learning on mathematics anxiety of middle school students
  Scholarship Available Associate Professor Simon Leonard Closing 01 August 2021 11:30 PM (ACST)
  Masters by Research or PhD Project: Examining the impact of self-regulatory learning on mathematics anxiety of middle school students
  
  The so-called ‘STEM’ disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics offer a set of distinctive ways of thinking and doing that are increasingly important to our economic and social needs. Access to these STEM practices, however, is uneven. In Australia, as in most of the OECD, participation in STEM education pathways declines sharply during secondary schooling. This decline is particularly noticeable among girls, and students from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Among the myriad reasons for this decline is the interaction of a complex set of factors such as self-efficacy, identify formation and anxiety with the development of key cognitive capacities such as executive functions, spatial reasoning and computational thinking. The literature reveals many pathways to support young people to improve these capacities. The translation of such approaches to sustainable and scalable practice, however, has been elusive.
  
  In this project Graduate Research students will work with the UniSA Connect STEM Outreach Program, our partner schools and senior researchers from the Centre for Change and Complexity in Learning Centre for Research in Educational and Social Inclusion to investigate how the findings of the science of learning can best be translated to real-world school practice. Students will focus on issues including curriculum and pedagogical design, teacher professional learning, and the management and policy structures that best support the sustainable and scalable development of evidence informed practice. They will have access to the projects existing network of partner schools and to existing longitudinal data sets.
  
  Eligibility and Selection
  
  This project is open to application from both domestic and international applicants currently in Australia.
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a Masters by Research or a PhD. Additionally, applicants must meet the project’s essential selection criteria:
  
  

  • An honours degree or equivalent in Psychology, Education, Science Communications or closely related discipline. Or, an honours degree in a STEM discipline plus a teaching qualification.
  • Demonstrated relevant experience of writing up research findings for a variety of audiences including policy, professional and academic communities
  • Demonstrated organisational and time management skills together with resourcefulness and initiative to manage multiple priorities and demands.
  • High level of interpersonal skills and proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.

  
  Applicants that meet the following desirable selection criteria will be highly regarded:
  
  

  • Previous experience in collaborative and/or applied research projects including experience as a student and/or as a professional participant.
  • Experience in STEM education, the public communication of science or similar
  • Demonstrated skills in quantitative research using statistical packages such as R, SPSS, MPlus, HLM and/or skills in qualitative research using packages such as NVivo, Leximancer.

  
  All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate. The successful applicant is expected to study full-time, and to be based at our Mawson Lakes campus in the north of Adelaide. Note that international students on a student visa will need to study full-time.
  
  Financial Support
  
  The project is funded for reasonable research expenses. Additionally, a living allowance scholarship of $28,597 per annum is available to eligible applicants. A fee-offset or waiver for the standard term of the program is also included. For full terms and benefits of the scholarship please refer to our scholarship information for domestic students or international students.
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  

  • Associate Professor Simon Leonard – Principal Supervisor
  • Dr Florence Gabriel
  • Dr Rebecca Marrone
  • Dr John Kennedy

  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer. Extended deferral periods are not available.
  
  Applications close at 11:30pm ACST, Sunday 1 August 2021.

  Principal Supervisor: Associate Professor Simon Leonard

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  Audience: Australian

  Audience: International

  Study level: PhD

  Study level: Masters by Research

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Associate Professor Simon Leonard

  Co supervisor(s): Dr Florence Gabriel

  Open date: 6/2/2021 3:00:00 PM

  Close date: 8/1/2021 11:30:00 PM

  Scholarship available: Yes

  Scholarship available to: Both Australian and International candidates

There are currently no projects available in this topic of research.

• Design and fabrication of salt-resistant photothermal evaporator for sustainable solar-thermal seawater desalination
  Scholarship Available Associate Professor Haolan Xu Closing 03 September 2021 11:30 PM (ACST)
  PhD Project: Design and fabrication of salt-resistant photothermal evaporator for sustainable solar-thermal seawater desalination
  
  This project aims to develop a salt-resistant photothermal evaporator for highly efficient and stable solar-thermal seawater desalination. The solar evaporation-based desalination technology offers an ideal strategy to utilize solar light as the energy source for desalination and water purification to produce affordable clean water. Photothermal materials/evaporators play a key role in the desalination system to convert sunlight to heat and subsequently evaporate the saline water to generate steam as clean water. However, salt crystallization on the photothermal material surfaces severely limits the performance of the materials and clean water production. Solving this problem could accelerate the commercialization and practical application of this technology, which will benefit millions of people worldwide.
  
  Associate Professor Xu has established an advanced functional materials laboratory at FII during the last 10 years. With the support of his Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA), Future Fellowship, and industrial projects, as well as UniSA, the laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art facilitates for functional materials and solar-thermal energy conversion research, including a series of solar simulators and home-made small scale solar-thermal seawater desalination systems. The facilities available in FII are world-class, especially the ANFF, the extensive surface and microstructure characterization instrumentation such as XPS, micro-XRD, ToF-SIMS, NMR, AFMs, TEM and SEM, the state-of-art water quality analysis equipment and technology and unique heliostat systems to implement field trials. Thus, all the key facilities for this project are immediately available at UniSA.
  
  The successful applicant will focus on the design and fabrication of functional photothermal materials and evaporators, and study of the structure-related salt-ion transfer, salt crystallization and accumulation, as well as the investigation of long-term solar evaporation performance of the obtained photothermal evaporators.
  
  The successful applicant will gain in-depth knowledge in solar-thermal energy conversion, salt crystallization, surface and interface physical chemistry, and seawater desalination upon completion of this research project.
  
  The applicant will attend a domestic or international conference each year. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to work with industry partners to develop technology and devices for practical application.
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  

  • Associate Professor Haolan Xu (Principal Supervisor)
  • Dr Xuan Wu
  • Dr Gary Owens

  
  Financial Support
  
  This project is funded for reasonable research expenses.  Additionally, a living allowance scholarship of $28,597 per annum is available to eligible applicants. A fee-offset or waiver for the standard term of the program is also included. For full terms and benefits of the scholarship please refer to our scholarship information for domestic or international students.
  
  Eligibility and Selection
  
  This project is open to application from both domestic and international applicants currently in Australia.
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a PhD.
  
  Additionally, applicants must meet the projects selection criteria:
  
  

  • Research experience in functional materials
  • Research experience in renewable energy

  
  Applicants with research experience in photothermal materials and solar steam generation will also be highly regarded.
  
  All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate.
  
  The successful applicant is expected to study full-time, and to be based at our Mawson Lakes Campus in the north of Adelaide. Note that international students on a student visa will need to study full-time.
  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer.  Extended deferral periods are not available. Applications close at 11:30pm ACST Friday 3 September 2021.

  Principal Supervisor: Associate Professor Haolan Xu

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  Audience: Australian

  Audience: International

  Study level: PhD

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Associate Professor Haolan Xu

  Co supervisor(s): Dr Xuan Wu

  Open date: 7/8/2021 9:30:00 AM

  Close date: 9/3/2021 11:30:00 PM

  Scholarship available: Yes

  Scholarship available to: Both Australian and International candidates

• Bio-cementation for ground improvement
  Associate Professor Md Mizanur Rahman Never closes
  Masters by Research and PhD Project - Bio-cementation for ground improvement
  
  Bio-cementation for ground improvement is a relatively new area and a potentially sustainable alternative technique. Microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) and enzyme induced calcium carbonate precipitation (EICP) are the most widely studied bio-cementation techniques. MICP and EICP achieve soil improvement through calcium carbonate precipitation facilitated by urease enzymes produced by bacteria cells or plants, respectively. The precipitated calcium carbonate binds soil particles, influencing some engineering properties (e.g. improved strength and reduced hydraulic conductivity) of the soil. This process may also be used in the production of “bio-bricks”.
  
  During the MICP process, microbes attach themselves to soil particles providing effective nucleation sites for mineral precipitation, which enhances both the morphology of the precipitated calcium carbonate polymorphs and also the strength and stability of the treated soil. However, the MICP process requires the growth and culturing of bacteria, which can be a complex process since certain species of bacteria requires particular growing conditions such as oxygen availability, optimum pH and temperature. The applicability of the technique can also be limited to certain coarse-grained soils due to the size of the bacteria cells (typically 0.3-0.5µm) in relation to the pore throat size of the soil, which may lead to bio-plugging in fine-grained soils.  
  
  The EICP process involves precipitation through urea hydrolysis catalysed by plant urease enzymes. One advantage of EICP is the smaller size of the urease enzyme (typically 0.012µm), rendering the process effective for a wider range of soils, including fine-grained soils. This study aims to research on EICP, in particular, the biogeochemical processes, influencing factors, behaviour of EICP-treated soils and modelling together with various application areas of EICP.
  
  Eligibility and Selection
  
  This project is open to application from both domestic and international applicants.
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a Masters by Research or a PhD.
  
  All applications that meet the eligibility criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate.
  
  The successful applicant is expected to study full-time and to be based at our Mawson Lakes in the north heart of Adelaide. 
  
  Financial Support
  
  The project is funded for reasonable research expenses.  A fee offset for the standard term of the program is available to Australian and New Zealand citizens, and permanent residents of Australia, including permanent humanitarian visa holders.  Where an international applicant holds an external scholarship or sponsorship a full or partial fee waiver may apply in some circumstances for exceptional applicants.  Other international applicants will be required to pay full tuition fees of approximately $37,800 per annum
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  Associate Professor Md Mizanur Rahman - Principal Supervisor
  
  Professor Simon Beecham - Co-Supervisor
  
  Dr Rajibul Karim - Co-Supervisor
  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer.  Extended deferral periods are not available.
  
  Applications will remain open until the position is filled. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure your application is considered.

  Principal Supervisor: Associate Professor Md Mizanur Rahman

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  Audience: Australian

  Audience: International

  Study level: PhD

  Study level: Masters by Research

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Associate Professor Md Mizanur Rahman

  Co supervisor(s): Professor Simon Beecham

  Open date: 5/13/2021 2:30:00 PM
• Encased stone columns for soft ground improvement
  Dr Rajibul Karim Closing 16 August 2021 12:00 AM (ACST)
  PhD Project: Encased stone columns for soft ground improvement  
  
  Soft soil deposits are common in many parts of Australia and around the world. These soils are often associated with low shear strength, high compressibility and low permeability and are challenging for the construction of any type of civil engineering structures. Soft soils often show creep or stress relaxation behaviour which adds to the design/construction challenge. Due to the rapid growth of population and infrastructure development, these days, it is often necessary to construct on such soils. Different pre-construction soil improvement methods are used to improve its strength and stiffness. Stone column is one of the most commonly used method. However, the improvement efficiency of stone columns are often low due to low lateral support from the soft soils. Lateral support can be increased by encasing stone columns with reinforcing elements and it has been shown to improve its performance.
  
  Effect of different factors influencing the behaviour of encased stone columns, including, reinforcement stiffness, construction technique, surrounding soil properties, length to diameter ratio and spacing have been investigated in the past. However, one of the most important aspects of soft soil and reinforcement behaviour, i.e., creep has often been overlooked and can affect the long term stability of the improved ground. Using a combination of finite and discrete element modelling, this project investigates the influence of creep on the long term behaviour of encased stone columns. Alongside, the effect of changes in infill material properties (conventionally crushed natural stones are used) on the overall behaviour will be investigated. This will allow design for a wider range of materials including recycled concrete aggregates, construction demolition wastes or recycled tyre chips to be used as infill in stone columns leading to preservation of natural resources, recycling of waste products, reduction in the carbon footprint of the construction industry and so forth.
  
  Eligibility and Selection
  
  This project is open to application from both domestic and international applicants. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a PhD.
  
  All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate. The successful applicant is expected to study full-time, and to be based at our Mawson Lakes campus in the north of Adelaide. 
  
  Financial Support
  
  The project is funded for reasonable research expenses. Additionally, a fee offset for the standard term of the program is available to Australian and New Zealand citizens, and permanent residents of Australia, including permanent humanitarian visa holders. Where an international applicant holds an external scholarship or sponsorship a full or partial fee waiver may apply in some circumstances for exceptional applicants. Other international applicants will be required to pay full tuition fees of approximately $37,800 per annum (2021 rates).
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  Principal Supervisor: Dr Rajibul Karim
  
  Associate Professor Md. Mizanur Rahman
  
  Dr Khoi Nguyen
  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer.  Extended deferral periods are not available. Applications will remain open until the position is filled. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure your application is considered.

  Principal Supervisor: Dr Rajibul Karim

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  Audience: Australian

  Audience: International

  Study level: PhD

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Dr Rajibul Karim

  Co supervisor(s): Associate Professor Md. Mizanur Rahman

  Open date: 5/18/2021 3:00:00 PM

  Close date: 8/16/2021 12:00:00 AM

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There are currently no projects available in this topic of research.

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• Advanced interfacial solar steam generation based solar-thermal desalination system
  Dr Haolan Xu Never closes
  PhD Project - Advanced interfacial solar steam generation based solar-thermal desalination system
  
  This project aims to develop an advanced and multi-functional solar-thermal desalination system to simultaneously produce clean water and electricity. Interfacial solar evaporation-based desalination technology has the unique advantage of using solar light as the sole energy source for affordable clean water production. However, its absolute evaporation rate is still too low for practical application and all of the latent heat released from vapor condensation during desalination is wasted. Solving these two critical issues by study of energy nexus, design and fabrication of advanced photothermal materials and desalination devices could accelerate practical adoption of this technology and benefit millions of people who desperately need clean water.
  
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  Dr Haolan Xu - Principal Supervisor
  Dr Gary Owens - Co-Supervisor
  Dr Xuan Wu - Co-Supervisor
  
  
  Financial Support 
  
  The project is funded for reasonable research expenses.  Additionally, a fee offset for the standard term of the program is available to Australian and New Zealand citizens, and permanent residents of Australia, including permanent humanitarian visa holders.  Where an international applicant holds an external scholarship or sponsorship a full or partial fee waiver may apply in some circumstances for exceptional applicants.  Other international applicants will be required to pay full tuition fees of approximately $37,800 per annum (2021 rates).   
  
  Eligibility and Selection
  
  This project is open to application from both domestic and international applicants. 
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a PhD. Additionally applicants must meet the projects selection criteria:
  
  ·         Have research experience on photothermal materials and solar steam generation.
  
  
  All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate. 
  
  The successful applicant is expected to study full-time and to be based at our Mawson Lakes in the north of Adelaide. Note that international students on a student visa will need to study full-time.
  
  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer.  Extended deferral periods are not available. 
  
  Applications will remain open until the position is filled. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure your application is considered.

  Principal Supervisor: Dr Haolan Xu

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  Audience: Australian

  Audience: International

  Study level: PhD

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Dr Haolan Xu

  Co supervisor(s): Dr Gary Owens

  Open date: 5/19/2021 3:00:00 PM
• Computational modelling of crystalline interfaces
  Scholarship Available Professor Nikki Stanford Closing 15 August 2021 11:30 PM (ACST)
  PhD Project - Computational modelling of crystalline interfaces
  
  The project will carry out computational modelling of crystalline interfaces. The modelling will be atomic-scale, and will determine parameters such as the coordination number for the boundary and its mobility. Once a database of numerical outcomes has been collated, this library of information will be used to train an artificial intelligence algorithm. This can then be used to predict the properties of boundaries that are too large to be examined from first principles.
  
  Eligibility & Selection
  
  This project is open to application from both domestic and international applicants.
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a PhD. Additionally, applicants must meet the projects selection criteria: 
  
  

  • Masters or honours degree in engineering, physics, mathematics or similar
  • Willingness to be co-supervised by an expert in computational materials science at the University of Nantes, and ability to live in France in the latter half of the PhD project

  All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate.
  
  The successful applicant is expected to study full-time, and to be based at our Mawson Lakes campus in the north of Adelaide, before transferring to the Jean Rouxel Institute of Materials in Nantes for the second half of the program.
  
  Financial Support
  
  The project is funded for reasonable research expenses. A UniSA funded living allowance scholarship of $28,597 is available to eligible applicants. A fee-offset or waiver for the standard term of the program is also included. For full terms and benefits of the scholarship please refer to our scholarship information for domestic or international students.
  
  Additional funds will be made available for conference attendance and travel.
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  

  • Professor Nikki Stanford - Principal Supervisor
  • Dr Reza Mahjoub
  • Professor Drew Evans
  • Professor Isabelle Braems (Jean Rouxel Institute of Materials in Nantes)

  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer.  Extended deferral periods are not available.
  
  Applications will remain open until the position is filled. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure your application is considered.

  Principal Supervisor: Professor Nikki Stanford

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  Audience: Australian

  Audience: International

  Study level: PhD

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Professor Nikki Stanford

  Co supervisor(s): Dr. Reza Mahjoub

  Open date: 3/25/2021 2:30:00 PM

  Close date: 8/15/2021 11:30:00 PM

  Scholarship available: Yes

  Scholarship available to: Both Australian and International candidates
• Design and fabrication of salt-resistant photothermal evaporator for sustainable solar-thermal seawater desalination
  Scholarship Available Associate Professor Haolan Xu Closing 03 September 2021 11:30 PM (ACST)
  PhD Project: Design and fabrication of salt-resistant photothermal evaporator for sustainable solar-thermal seawater desalination
  
  This project aims to develop a salt-resistant photothermal evaporator for highly efficient and stable solar-thermal seawater desalination. The solar evaporation-based desalination technology offers an ideal strategy to utilize solar light as the energy source for desalination and water purification to produce affordable clean water. Photothermal materials/evaporators play a key role in the desalination system to convert sunlight to heat and subsequently evaporate the saline water to generate steam as clean water. However, salt crystallization on the photothermal material surfaces severely limits the performance of the materials and clean water production. Solving this problem could accelerate the commercialization and practical application of this technology, which will benefit millions of people worldwide.
  
  Associate Professor Xu has established an advanced functional materials laboratory at FII during the last 10 years. With the support of his Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA), Future Fellowship, and industrial projects, as well as UniSA, the laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art facilitates for functional materials and solar-thermal energy conversion research, including a series of solar simulators and home-made small scale solar-thermal seawater desalination systems. The facilities available in FII are world-class, especially the ANFF, the extensive surface and microstructure characterization instrumentation such as XPS, micro-XRD, ToF-SIMS, NMR, AFMs, TEM and SEM, the state-of-art water quality analysis equipment and technology and unique heliostat systems to implement field trials. Thus, all the key facilities for this project are immediately available at UniSA.
  
  The successful applicant will focus on the design and fabrication of functional photothermal materials and evaporators, and study of the structure-related salt-ion transfer, salt crystallization and accumulation, as well as the investigation of long-term solar evaporation performance of the obtained photothermal evaporators.
  
  The successful applicant will gain in-depth knowledge in solar-thermal energy conversion, salt crystallization, surface and interface physical chemistry, and seawater desalination upon completion of this research project.
  
  The applicant will attend a domestic or international conference each year. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to work with industry partners to develop technology and devices for practical application.
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  

  • Associate Professor Haolan Xu (Principal Supervisor)
  • Dr Xuan Wu
  • Dr Gary Owens

  
  Financial Support
  
  This project is funded for reasonable research expenses.  Additionally, a living allowance scholarship of $28,597 per annum is available to eligible applicants. A fee-offset or waiver for the standard term of the program is also included. For full terms and benefits of the scholarship please refer to our scholarship information for domestic or international students.
  
  Eligibility and Selection
  
  This project is open to application from both domestic and international applicants currently in Australia.
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a PhD.
  
  Additionally, applicants must meet the projects selection criteria:
  
  

  • Research experience in functional materials
  • Research experience in renewable energy

  
  Applicants with research experience in photothermal materials and solar steam generation will also be highly regarded.
  
  All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate.
  
  The successful applicant is expected to study full-time, and to be based at our Mawson Lakes Campus in the north of Adelaide. Note that international students on a student visa will need to study full-time.
  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer.  Extended deferral periods are not available. Applications close at 11:30pm ACST Friday 3 September 2021.

  Principal Supervisor: Associate Professor Haolan Xu

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  Audience: Australian

  Audience: International

  Study level: PhD

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Associate Professor Haolan Xu

  Co supervisor(s): Dr Xuan Wu

  Open date: 7/8/2021 9:30:00 AM

  Close date: 9/3/2021 11:30:00 PM

  Scholarship available: Yes

  Scholarship available to: Both Australian and International candidates

There are currently no projects available in this topic of research.

• Climate change mitigation by vegetation and topography
  Associate Professor Gunnar Keppel Closing 16 August 2021 12:00 AM (ACST)
  PhD Project: Climate change mitigation by vegetation and topography
  
  Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing humanity and biodiversity on our planet. Topography and vegetation can moderate prevalent weather conditions. For example, on a hot day south-facing slopes in the Southern Hemisphere and locations shaded by vegetation will experience cooler temperatures. However, vegetation cover is decreasing on a global scale, reducing the climate buffering potential of landscapes. Furthermore, landscapes are increasingly fragmented, meaning that the total proportion of habitat bordering to the edge of vegetation is increasing. Although it is therefore important to understand the buffering of prevalent weather condition by vegetation and topography, most of our knowledge is based on weather stations, which by definition exclude the effects of vegetation and topography.
  
  This project will focus around an existing dataset along the edges of five South Australian woodlands. For each of these woodlands we have temperature and humidity data for transects from the edge for a 12 months period, data on canopy cover and ground cover, and LiDAR and infra-red imagery from a sunny summer day in 2019/20. The data is therefore is ideal for investigating how habitat clearing and fragmentation are affecting available microclimates in South Australia. Your thesis could either solely focus on this dataset or integrate different aspects, such as a meta-analysis of global microclimate studies or adding field data within the theme of the thesis.
  
  Eligibility and Selection
  
  This project is open to application from both domestic and international applicants.
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a PhD. Additionally, applicants must meet the project specific essential selection criteria:
  
  ·         statistical and computational skills, including preferably knowledge of R
  
  ·         experience in applied remote sensing and GIS
  
  ·         knowledge of ecology and ecosystem processes
  
  All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate. The successful applicant is expected to study full-time, and to be based at our Mawson Lakes campus in the north of Adelaide. 
  
  Financial Support
  
  The project is funded for reasonable research expenses. Additionally, a fee offset for the standard term of the program is available to Australian and New Zealand citizens, and permanent residents of Australia, including permanent humanitarian visa holders. Where an international applicant holds an external scholarship or sponsorship a full or partial fee waiver may apply in some circumstances for exceptional applicants. Other international applicants will be required to pay full tuition fees of approximately $37,800 per annum (2021 rates).
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  Principal Supervisor: Associate Professor Gunnar Keppel
  
  Dr Stefan Peters  
  
  Dr. Greg Guerin (University of Adelaide and Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network/ TERN)
  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer.  Extended deferral periods are not available. Applications will remain open until the position is filled. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure your application is considered.

  Principal Supervisor: Associate Professor Gunnar Keppel

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  Audience: Australian

  Audience: International

  Study level: PhD

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Associate Professor Gunnar Keppel

  Co supervisor(s): Dr Stefan Peters

  Open date: 5/18/2021 5:00:00 PM

  Close date: 8/16/2021 12:00:00 AM

• Treatment for Post-Stroke Depression: Identifying neuroimaging markers of therapeutic response
  Dr Brenton Hordacre Closing 01 August 2021 11:30 PM (ACST)
  Masters by Research project: Treatment for Post-Stroke Depression: Identifying neuroimaging markers of therapeutic response
  
  Stroke is a global leading cause of permanent disability. It is estimated that there are 80 million stroke survivors globally, with more than half likely to experience post-stroke depression. Post-stroke depression is under recognised and poorly treated, with incredibly negative consequences for recovery, activities of daily living, self-efficacy, and mortality. Current pharmacology management is hampered by several side-effects and poor treatment adherence. We need better solutions to this problem. Identifying new treatments for post-stroke depression would be a significant breakthrough for stroke survivors, their families and the wider health system.
  
  Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a safe and promising treatment that increases brain activity with electromagnetic pulses. By changing neural activity in the brain, it can improve depression. However, translating this therapy to people who have experienced stroke is challenging. Most notably, stroke changes brain structure, dampening the ability of rTMS to modify neural activity. Our preliminary work suggests the clinical response to rTMS for post-stroke depression might be influenced by brain biomarkers and this information could guide clinical treatments. Therefore, we see a need to evaluate neuroimaging biomarkers of post-stroke depression and response to rTMS treatment. To address this problem, we will use multimodal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data to investigate brain structure and function using state-of-the-art imaging sequences and analysis.
  
  Eligibility and Selection
  
  This project is open to applications from Australian or New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents or permanent humanitarian visa holders. International applicants are not invited to apply at this time.
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a Masters by Research. All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate.
  
  The successful applicant is expected to study full-time, and to be based at our City West campus?in the heart of Adelaide.
  
  Financial Support
  
  The project is funded for reasonable research expenses. Additionally, a fee offset for the standard term of the program is available to Australian and New Zealand citizens, and permanent residents of Australia, including permanent humanitarian visa holders.
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  Dr Brenton Hordacre – Principal Supervisor
  Dr Anson Chau
  Professor Susan Hillier
  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer. Extended deferral periods are not available.
  
  Applications close at 11:30pm ACST, Sunday 1 August 2021

  Principal Supervisor: Dr Brenton Hordacre

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  Audience: Australian

  Study level: Masters by Research

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Dr Brenton Hordacre

  Open date: 6/15/2021 4:00:00 PM

  Close date: 8/1/2021 11:30:00 PM

• Crisis Response in mental health care: Lived experience and philosophy of care
  Scholarship Available Professor Nicholas Procter Closing 15 August 2021 11:30 PM (ACST)
  Doctor of Philosophy Project: Crisis Response in mental health care: Lived experience and philosophy of care
  
  This project aims to produce high quality research which is an original contribution to the field of crisis response in mental health care. Funded by and undertaken in collaboration with the Neami National Urgent Mental Health Care Centre in South Australia, this research will focus on clinical and peer support based services, novel service design, unique philosophy of care, and innovative governance arrangements. It will examine how these key elements of the service contribute to improving pathways of care and integration on the systems level. Coproduction of the research process, involving key partnerships with lived experience advisors and leaders and service partners, will be a strong feature of the study.
  
  The outcome of this project will be to generate new knowledge on how the contributions of peer workers is expressed in team-based crisis work in the context of a novel service design and innovative governance arrangements. The research you undertake in this project will generate at least four peer-reviewed publications.
  
  Eligibility and Selection
  
  This project is open to applications from Australian or New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents or permanent humanitarian visa holders. International applicants are not invited to apply at this time.
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a PhD. All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate.
  
  The successful applicant is expected to study full-time, and to be based at our City East campus?in the heart of Adelaide.
  
  Scholarship Value
  
  The project is funded for reasonable research expenses. Additionally, a living allowance scholarship of $37,500 per annum is available to Australian and New Zealand citizens, and permanent residents of Australia, including permanent humanitarian visa holders. A fee-offset or waiver for the standard term of the program is also included. For full terms and benefits of the scholarship please refer to our scholarship information.
  
  An additional $2,500 per annum funding will be available to support project costs.
  
  Supervisor Team
  
  Professor Nicholas Procter (Principal Supervisor)
  Dr Mark Loughhead
  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Professor Nicholas Procter or Dr Mark Loughead in the first instance to discuss their academic back-ground prior to submitting an application.
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer.  Extended deferral periods are not available.
  
  Applications close 11:30pm ACST Sunday 15 August 2021. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure your application is considered.

  Principal Supervisor: Professor Nicholas Procter

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  Audience: Australian

  Study level: PhD

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Professor Nicholas Procter

  Co supervisor(s): Dr Mark Loughhead

  Open date: 1/6/2021 3:30:00 PM

  Close date: 8/15/2021 11:30:00 PM

  Scholarship available: Yes

• Activation in care partners of people living with end-stage kidney disease
  A/Prof. Paul Bennett Closing 15 August 2021 11:30 PM (ACST)
  Masters by Research project: Activation in care partners of people living with end-stage kidney disease 
  
  End-stage kidney disease (ESKD) is a chronic condition that requires renal replacement therapy (dialysis or transplantation) to maintain life. The chronic and ever-present nature of ESKD and its treatment has led patients, clinicians and dialysis providers to encourage a person’s own self-management of their care in order to promote optimal quality of life. Unfortunately, people receiving incentre haemodialysis (HD), can become disempowered as time-poor clinicians provide limited encouragement to self-management. 
  
  Patient activation refers to the willingness and ability of a person to manage their own healthcare, that is reliant on knowledge, skills and confidence. Patient activation is measured using the Patient Activation Measure 13 item survey (PAM13). A high proportion of people receiving haemodialysis have low activation levels. However, little is known about the activation levels of their care partners or caregivers.
  
  This project will measure the levels of people living with end stage kidney disease and their care partners in South Australia. A cross-sectional survey design will be undertaken using the PAM13 and Caregiver PAM13 instruments. The study will be used to generate new knowledge and inform future haemodialysis self-management programs. 
  
  Eligibility and Selection
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a Masters by Research. All applications that meet the eligibility criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate.
  
  The successful applicant is expected to study full-time or part-time, and be based at the City East  campus in the heart of Adelaide.
  
  Financial Support
  
  The project is funded for reasonable research expenses. Additionally, a fee offset for the standard term of the program is available to Australian and New Zealand citizens, and permanent residents of Australia, including permanent humanitarian visa holders. International applicants are not invited to apply at this time.
  
  Supervisory Team
  Associate Professor Paul Bennett - Principal Supervisor
  Dr Andie Xu
  
  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer.  Extended deferral periods are not available.
  
  Applications  close 11:30pm ACST Sunday 18 August 2021 . You are encouraged to apply early.

  Principal Supervisor: A/Prof. Paul Bennett

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  Audience: Australian

  Study level: Masters by Research

  Study mode: Full Time

  Study mode: Part Time

  Supervisor(s): A/Prof. Paul Bennett

  Co supervisor(s): Dr Andie Xu

  Open date: 3/4/2021 2:00:00 PM

  Close date: 8/15/2021 11:30:00 PM

There are currently no projects available in this topic of research.

• Effect of water dousing on heat strain and performance during endurance running
  Dr Samuel Chalmers Closing 12 September 2021 11:30 PM (ACST)
  Masters by Research Project: Effect of water dousing on heat strain and performance during endurance running
  
  Hot and humid conditions currently regarded as extreme in Australia are soon set to be the new normal. Accordingly, ensuring safety for all during sport and exercise in Australia should be considered a priority moving forward. It makes sense to assume that drinking cold water will cool an individual, subsequently reducing the risk of heat illness. However, under some environmental conditions, consuming cold fluid during exercise may not actually result in a net body heat loss (Jay et al. 2018). Alternatively, pouring water over the body, rather than ingesting it, may be effective for cooling, due to superior heat loss potential from the evaporation of fluid on the skin compared to the internal heat loss associated with cold fluid ingestion.
  
  The project will, first, provide data that underpins the development and implementation of extreme heat policies during sport and exercise (i.e. whether water dousing is effective at reducing heat strain). Secondly, the project will provide data that observes how these cooling methods influence performance during prolonged endurance exercise.
  
  The project will take place in the UniSA heat chamber at the City East Campus. The student will be supervised by a team with substantial experience in sport and exercise in hot conditions and endurance running performance. The student will join the Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA) research concentration, meaning they will have support from other research students in similar areas and a community that is actively engaged in advancing the skill set of research members.
  
  The research student will be expected to lead recruitment of runners and all data collection inside the heat chamber. Data collection will involve the collection of physiological (temperature, blood, sweat), perceptual (rating of perceived exertion, thermal comfort, thermal sensation), and performance measures (time-trial performance). The student will also be expected to undertake the other standard aspects of a research degree including reviewing literature, data analysis, and preparing a thesis.
  
  The student will be confident in the hands-on collection of exercise physiology measures, understanding how a hot environment influences physiology and performance, reviewing literature, analysing physiological data, and general scientific writing. Importantly, the data collection will offer a chance for the student to develop their skills interpersonal skills when working with athletes and participants.
  
  Given the effects of a warming climate, the student will develop relevant knowledge about sport and exercise in stressful environmental conditions that will likely be desirable for employers looking to mitigate the future risk and challenges that are associated with hot conditions.
  
  The project will be delivered in a manner that maximises the opportunity for the student to publish a research paper in a high-ranking journal.
  
  It is expected that the project will be completed in a full-time manner, however, applications will be considered from students wishing to study part-time. The project will involve substantial on-campus time, but there is also the chance to have flexible off-campus work during times in the project where data collection is not required.
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  Dr Samuel Chalmers – Principal Supervisor
  Dr Clint Bellenger
  
  Financial Support
  
  This project is funded for reasonable research expenses. Additionally, a fee offset for the standard term of the program is available to Australian and New Zealand citizens, and permanent residents of Australia, including permanent humanitarian visa holders.
  
  Eligibility and Selection
  
  This project is open to applications from Australian or New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents or permanent humanitarian visa holders. International applicants are not invited to apply at this time.
  
  Applicants must meet the?eligibility criteria?for entrance into a Masters by Research. Additionally, applicants must meet the projects selection criteria:
  

  • Completion of one of the following Bachelor Degrees with a GPA average of 5.0 or above: Bachelor of Exercise/Sport Science, Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology, Bachelor of Human Movement or Bachelor of Physiotherapy.

  Applicants who also demonstrate previous involvement with research in the exercise physiology domain will be highly regarded.
  
  All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate.
  
  The successful applicant is expected to study full-time or part-time, and to be based at our City East campus?in the heart of Adelaide.
  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer. Extended deferral periods are not available.
  
  Applications close at 11:30pm ACST Sunday 12 September 2021.

  Principal Supervisor: Dr Samuel Chalmers

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  Audience: Australian

  Study level: PhD

  Study level: Masters by Research

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Dr Samuel Chalmers

  Open date: 7/22/2021 2:00:00 PM

  Close date: 9/12/2021 11:30:00 PM
• The Prevention of Ankle Injuries in Elite Adolescent Footballers
  Dr Samuel Chalmers Closing 12 September 2021 11:30 PM (ACST)
  Masters by Research project: The Prevention of Ankle Injuries in Elite Adolescent Footballers
  
  Half a decade of injury surveillance by our research team in elite junior football has shown ankle injuries are the most common injuries in this population. These injuries impact risk of future injury, individual success, and career longevity. Additionally, injury is associated with inferior team performance and reduced likelihood of team success. These injuries are particularly troublesome for elite junior athletes as they may impair their ability to transition to elite senior levels of competition. An effective ankle injury prevention program could reduce injury rates in elite junior AF cohorts, improving the transition to elite senior competition.
  
  Recent research has demonstrated that the specific warm­up procedures can cause a 30% reduction in “all­ type” injuries in soccer athletes. However, a common criticism of such procedures is a lack of “buy in” from coaches and compliance from players, often due to time commitment concerns. Moreover, there are currently no intervention programs designed to specifically reduce the occurrence of ankle injuries in team sport athletes. This highlights the need for an effective, time efficient, and ecologically valid ankle injury prevention program that can be implemented during training, using minimal equipment. As such, the proposed study will develop and implement a targeted ankle intervention program that is feasible and has implementation support from industry professionals and associated end users (strength and conditioning staff, and coaches).
  
  The proposed research aims to implement a modified ankle injury intervention program into a cohort of elite junior (under 18 years) Australian football athletes and observe its effect on incidence of ankle injuries across an 18-game playing season. This research will be conducted in conjunction with the South Australian National Football League under 18s competition, in continuation of a long-term research partnership.
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  Dr Samuel Chalmers - Principal Supervisor
  Dr Hunter Bennett
  Associate Professor Steven Milanese
  Dr Joel Fuller (Macquarie University)
  
  Financial Support
  
  This project is funded for reasonable research expenses. Additionally, a fee offset for the standard term of the program is available to Australian and New Zealand citizens, and permanent residents of Australia, including permanent humanitarian visa holders.
  
  Eligibility and Selection
  
  This project is open to applications from Australian or New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents or permanent humanitarian visa holders. International applicants are not invited to apply at this time.
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a Masters by Research.
  
  Applicants must meet the projects selection criteria:
  

  • Completion of one of the following bachelor’s degrees with a GPA average of 5.0 or above; Bachelor of Exercise Science; Bachelor of Physiotherapy; Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology; Bachelor of Human Movement.

  Additionally, applicants with industry experience working with athletic populations and prescribing exercise in practical settings will be highly regarded.
  
  All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate.
  
  The successful applicant is expected to study full-time, and to be based at our City East Campus in the heart of Adelaide.
  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer. Extended deferral periods are not available.
  
  Applications close at 11:30pm ACST Sunday 12 September 2021.

  Principal Supervisor: Dr Samuel Chalmers

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  Audience: Australian

  Study level: Masters by Research

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Dr Samuel Chalmers

  Open date: 7/22/2021 2:00:00 PM

  Close date: 9/12/2021 11:30:00 PM

There are currently no projects available in this topic of research.

• A Comparative Discourse Analysis of SA local government Disability Inclusion Action Plans
  Dr. Richard McGrath Closing 16 August 2021 12:00 AM (ACST)
  Masters by Research project - A Comparative Discourse Analysis of SA local government Disability Inclusion Action Plans
  
  Recently the SA government launched the State Disability Inclusion Plan 20192023. The aim of the SDIP was to bring ‘State Government agencies and local councils together to reduce the barriers faced by people living with disability’. To assist with enabling outcomes to occur the SA government required all local governments (LGs) to develop Disability Access and Inclusion Plans (DAIPs) by October 2020.
  
  Previously SA LGs were encouraged to develop Disability Action Plans (DAPs) to assist in eliminating barriers faced by people with disabilities (PWD). While many SA LGs had developed DAPs, many of these plans focused on the built environment as a barrier for PWD (McGrath 2011), with little focus on social or organizational barriers.
  
  With the requirement of SA LGs to develop and implement DAIPs a few questions arise:
  
  Are SA LG DAIPs simply modified versions of previous DAPs?
  In what way are SA LG DAIPs addressing the State government priority themes?
  How have SA LG DAIPs been developed (i.e. to what degree has collaboration and consolation occurred)?
  What discourses/understandings/definitions of ‘disability’ do SA LG DAIPs use?
  How do SA LGs propose to evaluate progress or completion of actions concerning inclusive practices?
  
  This proposed study will adopt a Comparative Discourse Analysis (CDA) approach to reveal the ideologies, perspectives and aims embedded with SA LG DAIPs.
  
  This will involve accessing electronic copies of publicly available SA LG DAIPs.
  
  Eligibility & Selection
  
  This project is open to application from Australian or New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents or permanent humanitarian visa holders. International applicants are not invited to apply at this time.
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a Masters by Research.  All applications that meet the eligibility criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate.
  
  The successful applicant is expected to study full-time or part-time, and to be based at our City East campus in the centre of Adelaide.
  
  People living with disability are strongly encouraged to apply. The University of South Australia prides itself on its inclusive educational environment minimising barriers to study. If you need any assistance with preparing your application please feel free to contact the Research Admissions Team at 08 8302 5880 from 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday, or at research.degrees@unisa.edu.au.
  
  Financial Support
  
  A fee-offset or waiver for the standard term of the program is included.
  
  Supervisory team
  
  Principal supervisor - Dr. Richard McGrath
  
  Co-supervisor - Dr. Janette Young
  
  Co-supervisor - Dr. Carmel Nottle

  Principal Supervisor: Dr. Richard McGrath

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  Audience: Australian

  Study level: Masters by Research

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Dr. Richard McGrath

  Co supervisor(s): Dr Janet Young

  Open date: 4/12/2021 2:30:00 PM

  Close date: 8/16/2021 12:00:00 AM

There are currently no projects available in this topic of research.

• BAE IMCRC Data Linking Analytics
  Scholarship Available Dr Wolfgang Mayer Closing 16 August 2021 11:30 PM (ACST)
  PhD Project -BAE IMCRC Data Linking Analytics
  
  The PhD candidates will be embedded in the Industrial A.I. Research Centre (IAI), where they will work closely in a multi-disciplinary team comprising academics, PhD candidates, and industry partners. Candidates will have access to cutting-edge IT equipment and benefit from mentoring by senior academics. The IAI has a long-standing track record in applied research in the Defence sector as well as other industries, which this project builds upon.
  
  The successful candidate will liaise with industry partners and conduct desk-based research to review related literature and systems, create novel approaches for linking information and using that information for diagnosis and prediction, test and refine solutions on data sets, and publish academic papers describing the outcomes. Presentations and visits to the industry partner sites in Adelaide may be required, and presentations at conferences may be required.
  
  The candidate will have acquired core skills in artificial intelligence methods for information acquisition, linking, analysis, and prediction, as well as experience with the underlying software platforms and technology stacks. Experience in conducting scientific experiments and communicating the result. These skills will enable the candidate to design and implement advanced data-driven decision support systems in industrial applications.
  
  The candidate will benefit from an allowance for conference registration and associated travel expenses and will develop core skills through comprehensive research training programs at UniSA. The acquired skills and their direct applications in the industry-driven project will convey practical experience and skills in sought-after areas of data linking, machine learning, and the underlying software platforms.
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  Dr Wolfgang Wayer - Principal Supervisor
  Dr Anna Kuusk - Industry Advisor
  
  
  Financial Support
  
  Scholarship and project open to both domestic and international applicants: This project is funded for reasonable research expenses. Additionally, a living allowance scholarship of $32,285 per annum is available to eligible applicants. A fee-offset or waiver for the standard term of the program is also included. For full terms and benefits of the scholarship please refer to our scholarship information for domestic students or international   students. An additional $2,500 is available for equipment upon commencement.
  
  
  Eligibility and Selection
  
  A Scholarship is available to both domestic and international applicants who are currently onshore in Australia. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a PhD.
  
  Candidates born in ITAR-proscribed countries and national of IT AR-Proscribed countries are ineligible. Please check the list of denial countries in ITAR legislation  prior to applying.
  
  All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate.
  
  The successful applicant is expected to study full-time and to be based at our Mason Lakes Campus in the north of Adelaide. Note that international students on a student visa will need to study full-time.
  
  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer. Extended deferral periods are not available.
  
  Applications close at 11.30, Monday, 16th August [ACST]

  Principal Supervisor: Dr Wolfgang Mayer

  Apply

  Audience: Australian

  Study level: PhD

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Dr Wolfgang Mayer

  Open date: 1/6/2021 8:30:00 AM

  Close date: 8/16/2021 11:30:00 PM

  Scholarship available: Yes

  Scholarship available to: Both Australian and International candidates
• BAE IMCRC Narrative Visualisation
  Scholarship Available Dr Andrew Cunningham Closing 16 August 2021 11:30 PM (ACST)
  PhD Project - BAE IMCRC Narrative Visualisation
  
  The successful applicant will be part of The Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments (IVE) at UniSA. IVE is a world-leading research centre in virtual and augmented reality research. IVE has over 100 diverse members in human-computer interaction (HCI), design, art, and architecture across UniSA. The world-class research facilities at IVE include:
  
  · a fully equipped prototyping workshops all tailored for device and experimental equipment development
  
  · computer labs and a vast selection of advanced HCI devices, including a wide array of different types of head-mounted displays, orientation sensors, differential GPS units and custom sensors
  
  · an immersive Cave Automatic Virtual Environment (CAVE) system
  
  The successful applicant will be based at Mawson Lakes within a broad group of PhD candidates where they will use cutting edge immersive technologies include the Valve Index and Microsoft Hololens 2. They will be given access to a full range of activities hosted by IVE, including to regular seminars, journal club meetings, a Graduate Research support club in addition to a highly vibrant research culture that is already established at the Mawson Lakes Campus.
  
  The successful candidate will liaise with industry partners and build virtual and augmented reality concept demonstrators for data storytelling. The candidate will also run user studies to evaluate tools they develop. Additionally, the candidate may have the oppurtunity to visit industry partner sites in Adelaide, and also present to industry partners and at conferences.
  
  Upon completion, the successful candidate will be an expert in developing virtual reality systems and human-computer interaction. They will have knowledge of aspects of data analytics and data storytelling. They will also gain exposure and understanding of the Defence domain. They will build skills to evaluate the performance and acceptability aspects of the concept demonstrators developed through user studies.
  
  The candidate will benefit from an allowance for conference registration and associated travel expenses and will develop core skills through comprehensive research training programs at UniSA. The acquired skills and their direct applications in the industry-driven project will convey practical experience and skills in sought-after areas of immersive technologies.
  
  
  Supervisory team
  
  Dr Andrew Cunningham - Principal Supervisor
  
  
  Financial Support
  
  The project is funded for reasonable research expenses. Additionally, a living allowance scholarship of $37,285 per annum is available to eligible applicants. A fee-offset of waiver for the standard term of the program is also included. For full terms and benefits of the scholarship, please refer to our scholarship information for domestic students or international students.
  
  An additional $2,500 is available for equipment upon commencement.
  
  
  Eligibility and Selection 
  
  This project is open to applications from both domestic and international applicants who are currently onshore in Australia. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a PhD. All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate.

  
  Candidates born in ITAR- proscribed countries and nationals of IT AR-proscribed countries are ineligible. Please check the list of denial countries in ITAR legislation prior to applying.
  
  The successful applicant is expected to study full-time and to be based at our Mawson Lakes campus in the north of Adelaide. Note that international students on a student visa will need to study full-time.

  
  Essential dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer. Extended deferral periods are not available.
  
  Closing date:Applications close at 11.30, Monday 16th August [ACST]
  
  
  

  Principal Supervisor: Dr Andrew Cunningham

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  Audience: Australian

  Audience: International

  Study level: PhD

  Study mode: Full Time

  Study mode: Part Time

  Supervisor(s): Dr Andrew Cunningham

  Open date: 1/6/2021 9:30:00 AM

  Close date: 8/16/2021 11:30:00 PM

  Scholarship available: Yes

  Scholarship available to: Both Australian and International candidates
• Controlled Natural Language for UAV Traffic Management
  Scholarship Available Professor Markus Stumptner Closing 26 July 2021 11:30 PM (ACST)
  PhD Project - Controlled Natural Language for UAV Traffic Management
  
  The University of South Australia is welcoming applications for a PhD position in Artificial Intelligence/Computer Science to work on the project "Controlled Natural Language for UAV Traffic Management" funded by the Data to Decisions Cooperative Research Centre.
  
  The rise of autonomous Uninhabited Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) will lead to new requirements for the communication between air traffic controllers and UAVs as part of UAV Traffic Management (UTM).   Real-time requirements and the controller's need to interact with many vehicles will prevent the execution of complex queries or menu sequences. The need to express orders and potentially complex situation descriptions will exceed the capabilities of purely visual environments.  At the same time, the well-regulated professional terminology of air traffic control will facilitate the use of natural language understanding techniques.
  
  The project seeks to develop novel artificial intelligence techniques for conducting information exchange in the UTM environment, concisely conveying information about UAV and traffic status, and conveying commands to UAVs and/or their remote operators. The successful applicant will develop novel artificial intelligence methods for language understanding, situation modelling and dialogue execution building on an existing controlled natural language toolkit employed in other complex environments.
  
  The recipient should have an outstanding academic record and a background in Computer Science or Artificial Intelligence.
  
  Eligibility and Selection 
  
  This project is open to application from domestic applicants, and also international applicants currently onshore in Australia.
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a PhD.  Additionally, applicants must meet the projects selection criteria:
  
  Essential:
  
  ·         Experience in software development/programming, knowledge representation and reasoning.
  
  Desirable:
  
  ·         Experience in natural language understanding
  
  ·         Experience in prototyping and evaluation of solutions
  
  ·         Experience with agent-based systems and BDI approaches
  
  ·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
  
  All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate. 
  
  The successful applicant is expected to study full-time, and to be based at our Mawson Lakes campus in the north of Adelaide.  
  
  Financial Support
  
  The project is funded for reasonable research expenses.  Additionally, a living allowance scholarship of $28,597 per annum is available to eligible applicants. A fee-offset or waiver for the standard term of the program is also included. For full terms and benefits of the scholarship please refer to our scholarship information for domestic students  or international students.
  
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  Professor Markus Stumptner – Principal Supervisor
  
  Dr Matt Selway – Co-Supervisor
  
  Dr Annie Liang – Co-Supervisor
  
  Professor Javaan Singh Chahl – Co-Supervisor
  
  Dr Georg Grossman – Co-Supervisor
  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer.  Extended deferral periods are not available. 
  Applications close at 11.30pm, ACST, Friday, 26th July

  Principal Supervisor: Professor Markus Stumptner

  Apply

  Audience: Australian

  Audience: International

  Study level: PhD

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Professor Markus Stumptner

  Co supervisor(s): Dr Matt Selway

  Open date: 6/7/2021 12:30:00 PM

  Close date: 7/26/2021 11:30:00 PM

  Scholarship available: Yes

  Scholarship available to: Both Australian and International candidates
• FEnEx CRC PhD Digital Twins for Open Analytics Interoperability
  Scholarship Available Professor Markus Stumptner Closing 16 August 2021 12:00 AM (ACST)
  PhD Project - FEnEx CRC PhD Digital Twins for Open Analytics Interoperability
  
  The University of South Australia is welcoming applications for a PhD position in Artificial Intelligence/Data Science to work on the project “Open Analytics Interoperability” funded by the Future Energy Exports Cooperative Research Centre (FEnEx CRC). Applicants are required to have demonstrable experience in software development (implementation of research prototypes will be required) and experience in conceptual modelling and/or knowledge representation and reasoning
  
  Eligibility and Selection
  
  This project is open to application from both domestic and international applicants.
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a PhD. Additionally, applicants must meet the projects selection criteria:
  
  ·         demonstrable experience in software development (implementation of research prototypes will be required)
  
  ·         experience in conceptual modelling and/or knowledge representation and reasoning
  
  All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate. The successful applicant is expected to study full-time, and to be based at our Mawson Lakes campus in the north of Adelaide. 
  
  Financial Support
  
  The project is funded for reasonable research expenses. Additionally, a living allowance scholarship of $28,597 per annum is available to eligible applicants. A fee-offset or waiver for the standard term of the program is also included. For full terms and benefits of the scholarship please refer to our scholarship information for domestic students or international students.
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  Prof Markus Stumptner - Principal Supervisor
  
  Dr Matt Selway - Co-Supervisor
  
  Dr Wolfgang Mayer - Co-Supervisor
  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer.  Extended deferral periods are not available. Applications will remain open until the position is filled. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure your application is considered.

  Principal Supervisor: Professor Markus Stumptner

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  Audience: Australian

  Audience: International

  Study level: PhD

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Professor Markus Stumptner

  Co supervisor(s): Dr Matt Selway

  Open date: 5/14/2021 5:00:00 PM

  Close date: 8/16/2021 12:00:00 AM

  Scholarship available: Yes

  Scholarship available to: Both Australian and International candidates
• FEnEx CRC PhD Open Analytics Interoperability
  Scholarship Available Professor Markus Stumptner Closing 16 August 2021 12:00 AM (ACST)
  PhD Project - FEnEx CRC PhD Open Analytics Interoperability 
  
  The University of South Australia is welcoming applications for a PhD position in Artificial Intelligence/Data Science to work on the project “Open Analytics Interoperability” funded by the Future Energy Exports Cooperative Research Centre (FEnEx CRC). Applicants are required to have demonstrable experience in software development (implementation of research prototypes will be required) and experience in conceptual modelling and/or knowledge representation and reasoning
  
  Eligibility and Selection
  
  This project is open to application from both domestic and international applicants.
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a PhD. Additionally, applicants must meet the projects selection criteria:
  
  ·         demonstrable experience in software development (implementation of research prototypes will be required)
  
  ·         experience in conceptual modelling and/or knowledge representation and reasoning
  
  All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate. The successful applicant is expected to study full-time, and to be based at our Mawson Lakes campus in the north of Adelaide. 
  
  Financial Support
  
  The project is funded for reasonable research expenses. Additionally, a living allowance scholarship of $28,597 per annum is available to eligible applicants. A fee-offset or waiver for the standard term of the program is also included. For full terms and benefits of the scholarship please refer to our scholarship information for domestic students or international students.
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  Prof Markus Stumptner - Principal Supervisor
  
  Dr Georg Grossmann - Co-Supervisor
  
  Dr Karamjit Kaur - Co-Supervisor
  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer.  Extended deferral periods are not available. Applications will remain open until the position is filled. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure your application is considered.
  
   

  Principal Supervisor: Professor Markus Stumptner

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  Audience: Australian

  Audience: International

  Study level: PhD

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Professor Markus Stumptner

  Co supervisor(s): Dr Georg Grossmann

  Open date: 5/14/2021 5:00:00 PM

  Close date: 8/16/2021 12:00:00 AM

  Scholarship available: Yes

  Scholarship available to: Both Australian and International candidates

There are currently no projects available in this topic of research.

There are currently no projects available in this topic of research.

There are currently no projects available in this topic of research.

There are currently no projects available in this topic of research.

• Root to shoot: Modelling the salt stress response in plants
  Scholarship Available Prof. Stan Miklavcic Never closes
  PhD Project - Root to shoot: Modelling the salt stress response in plants
  
  Salt and drought are the two major abiotic stresses affecting crop plant health, growth and development. The project aims to understand salt and water transport in plants and the physiological effects of soil salinity. Biophysical models will be used to quantify the movement of salt through plant organs, tissues and cells, from root to leaf. Using these models the project aims to answer the question of how salt moves across the different tissues and major organs, how salt accumulates in leaf cells, and how movement and accumulation is controlled by the diversity of transport mechanisms operating in plants. The project seeks to quantify tissue tolerance, osmotic tolerance and ionic tolerance and discover new mechanisms by which plants can stave off the effect of salt stress.
  
  Eligibility & Selection
  
  This project is open to application from Australian or New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents or permanent humanitarian visa holders. International applicants are not invited to apply at this time.
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a PhD. Additionally, applicants must meet the projects selection criteria:
  

  • Demonstrated experience with mathematical modelling applied to one or more problems arising in physics, chemistry or biology
  • Demonstrated interest in plant science or an area of plant science relevant to the project

  
  All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate.
  
  The successful applicant is expected to study full-time, and to be based at our Mawson Lakes campus in the north of Adelaide.
  
  Financial Support
  
  A UniSA funded living allowance scholarship of $28,597 is available to eligible applicants. A fee-offset or waiver for the standard term of the program is also included. For full terms and benefits of the scholarship please refer to our scholarship information.
  
  Funds related to conference expenses such as travel and accomodation will also be available.
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  Professor Stan Miklavcic - Principal Supervisor
  Dr Megan Shelden - University of Adelaide
  Professor Steve Teyrman - University of Adelaide
  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer. Extended deferral periods are not available.
  
  Applications will remain open until the position is filled. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure your application is considered.
  

   

  Principal Supervisor: Prof. Stan Miklavcic

  Apply

  Audience: Australian

  Study level: PhD

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Prof. Stan Miklavcic

  Open date: 3/11/2021 1:30:00 PM

  Scholarship available: Yes

• Triplet photon generation in optical fibres and their quantum properties
  Scholarship Available Associate Professor Shahraam Afshar Never closes
  About this Project
  Are you intrigued by lasers and quantum physics and their role in shaping the future industry? The Commonwealth of Australia in collaboration with the University of South Australia and RMIT University have provided a PhD scholarship for a suitable candidate to work on the application of lasers and fibre optics for quantum application. The scholarship includes an attractive $40,000 living allowance plus equipment and conference travel funding. We are seeking high calibre and keen candidates with undergraduate degree in Physics or Engineering (Electrical Engineering). Knowledge of electromagnetic theory, optics and quantum physics are desirable.
  
  Eligibility & Financial Support
  A Scholarship is available for Australian Citizens. Applicants must meet the selection criteria for the award of Doctor of Philosophy at the University of South Australia.
  
  All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate.
  
  Scholarship Value
  The Scholarship is worth $40,000 for 3.5 years.
  
  An allowance of $5000/year for three years for domestic conferences and $10000/Year for two years for international conferences is available. Expenses for airfares, car travel or removals for individuals required to relocate their place of residence to South Australia may be paid, with a maximum value of $1,485.
  
  Qualification
  Doctor of Philosophy.
  

  Principal Supervisor: Associate Professor Shahraam Afshar

  Apply

  Audience: Australian

  Audience: International

  Study level: PhD

  Study mode: Full Time

  Study mode: Part Time

  Supervisor(s): Associate Professor Shahraam Afshar

  Open date: 1/6/2021 9:30:00 AM

  Scholarship available: Yes

• Computational modelling of crystalline interfaces
  Scholarship Available Professor Nikki Stanford Closing 15 August 2021 11:30 PM (ACST)
  PhD Project - Computational modelling of crystalline interfaces
  
  The project will carry out computational modelling of crystalline interfaces. The modelling will be atomic-scale, and will determine parameters such as the coordination number for the boundary and its mobility. Once a database of numerical outcomes has been collated, this library of information will be used to train an artificial intelligence algorithm. This can then be used to predict the properties of boundaries that are too large to be examined from first principles.
  
  Eligibility & Selection
  
  This project is open to application from both domestic and international applicants.
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a PhD. Additionally, applicants must meet the projects selection criteria: 
  
  

  • Masters or honours degree in engineering, physics, mathematics or similar
  • Willingness to be co-supervised by an expert in computational materials science at the University of Nantes, and ability to live in France in the latter half of the PhD project

  All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate.
  
  The successful applicant is expected to study full-time, and to be based at our Mawson Lakes campus in the north of Adelaide, before transferring to the Jean Rouxel Institute of Materials in Nantes for the second half of the program.
  
  Financial Support
  
  The project is funded for reasonable research expenses. A UniSA funded living allowance scholarship of $28,597 is available to eligible applicants. A fee-offset or waiver for the standard term of the program is also included. For full terms and benefits of the scholarship please refer to our scholarship information for domestic or international students.
  
  Additional funds will be made available for conference attendance and travel.
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  

  • Professor Nikki Stanford - Principal Supervisor
  • Dr Reza Mahjoub
  • Professor Drew Evans
  • Professor Isabelle Braems (Jean Rouxel Institute of Materials in Nantes)

  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer.  Extended deferral periods are not available.
  
  Applications will remain open until the position is filled. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure your application is considered.

  Principal Supervisor: Professor Nikki Stanford

  Apply

  Audience: Australian

  Audience: International

  Study level: PhD

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Professor Nikki Stanford

  Co supervisor(s): Dr. Reza Mahjoub

  Open date: 3/25/2021 2:30:00 PM

  Close date: 8/15/2021 11:30:00 PM

  Scholarship available: Yes

  Scholarship available to: Both Australian and International candidates

• Root to shoot: Modelling the salt stress response in plants
  Scholarship Available Prof. Stan Miklavcic Never closes
  PhD Project - Root to shoot: Modelling the salt stress response in plants
  
  Salt and drought are the two major abiotic stresses affecting crop plant health, growth and development. The project aims to understand salt and water transport in plants and the physiological effects of soil salinity. Biophysical models will be used to quantify the movement of salt through plant organs, tissues and cells, from root to leaf. Using these models the project aims to answer the question of how salt moves across the different tissues and major organs, how salt accumulates in leaf cells, and how movement and accumulation is controlled by the diversity of transport mechanisms operating in plants. The project seeks to quantify tissue tolerance, osmotic tolerance and ionic tolerance and discover new mechanisms by which plants can stave off the effect of salt stress.
  
  Eligibility & Selection
  
  This project is open to application from Australian or New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents or permanent humanitarian visa holders. International applicants are not invited to apply at this time.
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a PhD. Additionally, applicants must meet the projects selection criteria:
  

  • Demonstrated experience with mathematical modelling applied to one or more problems arising in physics, chemistry or biology
  • Demonstrated interest in plant science or an area of plant science relevant to the project

  
  All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate.
  
  The successful applicant is expected to study full-time, and to be based at our Mawson Lakes campus in the north of Adelaide.
  
  Financial Support
  
  A UniSA funded living allowance scholarship of $28,597 is available to eligible applicants. A fee-offset or waiver for the standard term of the program is also included. For full terms and benefits of the scholarship please refer to our scholarship information.
  
  Funds related to conference expenses such as travel and accomodation will also be available.
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  Professor Stan Miklavcic - Principal Supervisor
  Dr Megan Shelden - University of Adelaide
  Professor Steve Teyrman - University of Adelaide
  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer. Extended deferral periods are not available.
  
  Applications will remain open until the position is filled. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure your application is considered.
  

   

  Principal Supervisor: Prof. Stan Miklavcic

  Apply

  Audience: Australian

  Study level: PhD

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Prof. Stan Miklavcic

  Open date: 3/11/2021 1:30:00 PM

  Scholarship available: Yes

There are currently no projects available in this topic of research.

• Examining the impact of self-regulatory learning on mathematics anxiety of middle school students
  Scholarship Available Associate Professor Simon Leonard Closing 01 August 2021 11:30 PM (ACST)
  Masters by Research or PhD Project: Examining the impact of self-regulatory learning on mathematics anxiety of middle school students
  
  The so-called ‘STEM’ disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics offer a set of distinctive ways of thinking and doing that are increasingly important to our economic and social needs. Access to these STEM practices, however, is uneven. In Australia, as in most of the OECD, participation in STEM education pathways declines sharply during secondary schooling. This decline is particularly noticeable among girls, and students from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Among the myriad reasons for this decline is the interaction of a complex set of factors such as self-efficacy, identify formation and anxiety with the development of key cognitive capacities such as executive functions, spatial reasoning and computational thinking. The literature reveals many pathways to support young people to improve these capacities. The translation of such approaches to sustainable and scalable practice, however, has been elusive.
  
  In this project Graduate Research students will work with the UniSA Connect STEM Outreach Program, our partner schools and senior researchers from the Centre for Change and Complexity in Learning Centre for Research in Educational and Social Inclusion to investigate how the findings of the science of learning can best be translated to real-world school practice. Students will focus on issues including curriculum and pedagogical design, teacher professional learning, and the management and policy structures that best support the sustainable and scalable development of evidence informed practice. They will have access to the projects existing network of partner schools and to existing longitudinal data sets.
  
  Eligibility and Selection
  
  This project is open to application from both domestic and international applicants currently in Australia.
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a Masters by Research or a PhD. Additionally, applicants must meet the project’s essential selection criteria:
  
  

  • An honours degree or equivalent in Psychology, Education, Science Communications or closely related discipline. Or, an honours degree in a STEM discipline plus a teaching qualification.
  • Demonstrated relevant experience of writing up research findings for a variety of audiences including policy, professional and academic communities
  • Demonstrated organisational and time management skills together with resourcefulness and initiative to manage multiple priorities and demands.
  • High level of interpersonal skills and proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.

  
  Applicants that meet the following desirable selection criteria will be highly regarded:
  
  

  • Previous experience in collaborative and/or applied research projects including experience as a student and/or as a professional participant.
  • Experience in STEM education, the public communication of science or similar
  • Demonstrated skills in quantitative research using statistical packages such as R, SPSS, MPlus, HLM and/or skills in qualitative research using packages such as NVivo, Leximancer.

  
  All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate. The successful applicant is expected to study full-time, and to be based at our Mawson Lakes campus in the north of Adelaide. Note that international students on a student visa will need to study full-time.
  
  Financial Support
  
  The project is funded for reasonable research expenses. Additionally, a living allowance scholarship of $28,597 per annum is available to eligible applicants. A fee-offset or waiver for the standard term of the program is also included. For full terms and benefits of the scholarship please refer to our scholarship information for domestic students or international students.
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  

  • Associate Professor Simon Leonard – Principal Supervisor
  • Dr Florence Gabriel
  • Dr Rebecca Marrone
  • Dr John Kennedy

  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer. Extended deferral periods are not available.
  
  Applications close at 11:30pm ACST, Sunday 1 August 2021.

  Principal Supervisor: Associate Professor Simon Leonard

  Apply

  Audience: Australian

  Audience: International

  Study level: PhD

  Study level: Masters by Research

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Associate Professor Simon Leonard

  Co supervisor(s): Dr Florence Gabriel

  Open date: 6/2/2021 3:00:00 PM

  Close date: 8/1/2021 11:30:00 PM

  Scholarship available: Yes

  Scholarship available to: Both Australian and International candidates
• Mind the Worker: Building Psychosocial Safety Climate through Action Plan Interventions
  Scholarship Available Professor Maureen Dollard Closing 30 August 2021 12:00 AM (ACST)
  PhD Project: Mind the Worker: Building Psychosocial Safety Climate through Action Plan Interventions
  
  There is a wealth of evidence that has established a link between work factors and workers’ mental health and engagement. Several models covering the link between work factors and workers’ health and wellbeing have been rigorously tested and supported (e.g., the Job Demands Resources Model). These models provide an understanding of how work factors influence a worker and their organisation; however, they do little to explain how these consequential work factors arose in the work context. Interventions driven by these models are directed at either the secondary (e.g., focus on the minimizing the risk, such as Job-Crafting) or tertiary level (e.g., focus on the outcomes, such as EAP programs). Our goal is to target interventions at the primary level (e.g., prevention strategies that address the work context) using psychosocial safety climate. Psychosocial safety climate provides context to the work environment as a leading indicator of work factors and workers’ outcomes. It reflects the priority senior management give to workers’ psychological health and safety above short-term productivity goals. The PhD project is part of a larger project that aims to provide ground-breaking, interdisciplinary, international research on psychosocial safety climate. The goal is to distribute evidence and information across various platforms with data at the global, national, and corporate level to change workplace policymaking worldwide. Your role in the large-scale project will focus on building data-driven evidence on the effectiveness of corporate climate style interventions with action plans, to increase the psychosocial safety climate of the organisation. Specifically, you will be working with an existing industry partner to build their psychosocial safety climate within their organisation using an existing primary level intervention framework. There will also be an opportunity for placement with our industry partner during the intervention period.
  
  Supervisory Team
  
  Principal Supervisor: Professor Maureen Dollard
  
  Co supervisors: Dr Mikaela Owen
  
                          Dr Amy Zadow
  
  Financial Support
  
  The project is funded for reasonable research expenses. Additionally, a living allowance scholarship of $28,597 per annum is available to Australian and New Zealand citizens, and permanent residents of Australia, including permanent humanitarian visa holders. A fee-offset or waiver for the standard term of the program is also included. For full terms and benefits of the scholarship please refer to our scholarship information.
  
  Eligibility and Selection
  
  This project is open to applications from Australian or New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents or permanent humanitarian visa holders. International applicants are not invited to apply at this time.
  
  Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a PhD program.
  
  Additionally, applicants must meet the projects selection criteria:
  
  · This project has a heavy emphasis on data-driven evidence for intervention research in the workplace. As such, we require a candidate with a passion for intervention style research at the organisation level, high-quality research methods and analysis, building positive industry relationships, and a passion for improving working conditions.
  
  · You are required to possess an Honours or Masters (or equivalent) degree in either psychology or management that covered topics such as work and organisational psychology, research methods, and statistics.
  
  · You are required to have experience working with quantitative statistical programs such as SPSS or R, although SPSS is preferred.
  
  All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate. The successful applicant is expected to study full-time, and to be based at our City West campus in the heart of Adelaide.
  
  Essential Dates
  
  Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer. Extended deferral periods are not available. Applications close at 11:30pm ACST, Sunday 29 August 2021.

  Principal Supervisor: Professor Maureen Dollard

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  Audience: Australian

  Study level: PhD

  Study mode: Full Time

  Supervisor(s): Professor Maureen Dollard

  Co supervisor(s): Dr Mikaela Owen

  Open date: 6/30/2021 4:30:00 PM

  Close date: 8/30/2021 12:00:00 AM

  Scholarship available: Yes

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