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Fully Funded PhD in Design for Recycling and Re-use in Construction at Deakin University Deakin University in Australia

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Fully funded PhD opportunity. Stipend of AUD $40,581 per annum tax-free for up to 3 years. International candidates receive a full tuition fee waiver for up to 4 years. Includes industry engagement through placements, co-supervision, and project collaboration.

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Australia

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Deakin University

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
Civil Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Architecture
Architectural Design
Sustainable Construction
Circular Economy
Digital Electronics
Design

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circAlloy at Deakin University is advertising a fully funded PhD opportunity in design for recycling and re-use in construction. The project sits within the ARC Training Centre for Resource Efficient Alloys in a Circular Economy and is part of a collaborative research environment focused on designing new alloys, processes, and components that support recycling and re-use.

The PhD will explore how construction can be redesigned for longer building lifespans, with emphasis on circular economy, sustainable construction, digital engineering, architectural/product design, and steel modular housing. Example themes include “spaces as a service” and “buildings as material banks,” especially in the context of modular construction partnerships and industry collaboration.

Funding includes a tax-free stipend of AUD $40,581 per annum for up to 3 years. For international candidates, the post also offers a full tuition fee waiver for up to 4 years. The project includes industry engagement through placements, co-supervision, and collaboration with partners.

Eligibility notes: applicants must meet the PhD entry requirements at Deakin University. The post particularly welcomes candidates with a background in design or building, and with interest in digital engineering and architectural/product design. The post names Prof. Jane Matthews and Prof. Matthias Weiss as co-supervisors, and provides Dr. Ramesh Varma as the contact person.

No application deadline is stated in the post. Interested candidates should contact Dr. Ramesh Varma by email to discuss the opportunity and next steps.

Funding details

Fully funded PhD opportunity. Stipend of AUD $40,581 per annum tax-free for up to 3 years. International candidates receive a full tuition fee waiver for up to 4 years. Includes industry engagement through placements, co-supervision, and project collaboration.

What's required

Applicants must meet the entry requirements for a PhD at Deakin University. The opportunity is particularly suited to candidates from a design or building background, with interest in digital engineering and architectural/product design. Motivated, creative, and collaborative applicants passionate about addressing global challenges through design, science, and engineering are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Contact Dr. Ramesh Varma by email to express interest and discuss the opportunity. Ensure you meet Deakin University PhD entry requirements before applying.

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