About us
This PhD project is part of an ARC Discovery project exploring efficient machine learning algorithms for water end use demand and supply management. The collaborate project involves University of Sydney (UTS) and Griffith University. The PhD project sits within the School of Engineering and Built Environment and Cities Research Institute and will be based at Griffith University Gold Coast Campus, Queensland, Australia.
About you
The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. Applicants with a background in data science or water engineering will be considered for the role. To be successful for this role, you will be able to conduct detailed machine learning model assessment and development.
- Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
- Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to First class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Policy. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:
- A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
- A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
- A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19
The scholarship
The 2023 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $32,192 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Project funding to undertake the research, conference travel and incidentals is also provided. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.
A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.
What we offer
As a scholarship holder, you will study with a University that ranks among the top 2% worldwide and spans across campuses in South East Queensland. At Griffith University, we’ve worked hard to create a culture that will challenge you to be curious, creative and courageous. We also support the professional and personal development of all our HDR candidates and invest in the skills of our people. Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. Griffith’s strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).
Further info
For project related enquiries please contact:
Professor Hong Zhang
Phone: (07) 5552 9015
Email: hong.zhang@griffith.edu.au
Professor Rodney Stewart
Phone: (07) 5552 8778
Email: r.stewart@griffith.edu.au
Dr Khoi Nguyen
Email: k.nguyen@griffith.edu.au
For administration enquiries please contact:
Griffith Graduate Research School Email: hdr-scholarship@griffith.edu.au
EoI process
Please do not select the “APPLY” button. All expressions of interest must be submitted to ‘hong.zhang@griffith.edu.au’ containing:
- Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship (1 page)
- Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section
- A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
- Names of two referees
The closing date for expressions of interest is: 5pm AEST, Friday, 30 June 2023
The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line
