Manoj Khandelwal
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Fully Funded PhD in Oxidation Behaviour of Broken Ore in Sub-Level Open Stopes at CSA Mine Federation University Australia in Australia
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Geology
Funding
Fully funded industry PhD project for three years, with a possible 6-month extension upon application. Stipend is $50,000 per year paid fortnightly tax-free, including a $40,000 base stipend plus a $10,000 top-up from Federation University. Includes $3,000 per year project support from the Research Training Program. Tuition fees are covered up to $32,000 via RTP fee-offset for domestic students or a tuition fee scholarship for international students.
Deadline
Aug 31, 2026
Country
Australia
University
Federation University Australia
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Fully Funded PhD Opportunity in Underground Mining at Federation University Australia
This industry-funded PhD project focuses on Oxidation Behaviour of Broken Ore in Sub-Level Open Stopes (SLOS) at CSA Mine, in collaboration with Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited and its CSA Mine operations. The research is based at Federation University Australia and is designed for candidates interested in Mining Engineering, Rock Mechanics, Geochemistry, Mineral Processing, Geomechanics, and related fields.
The project addresses a practical underground mining challenge: how oxidation and cementation of broken ore affect ore flow, production scheduling, productivity, and resource recovery. The successful PhD candidate will work on a real-world industry problem with direct operational impact, including underground sample collection, laboratory oxidation testing, mineralogical and geochemical characterisation, environmental monitoring, and predictive modelling.
Funding: This is a fully funded PhD scholarship for three years, with a possible 6-month extension. The stipend is $50,000 per year (tax free, paid fortnightly), made up of a $40,000 base stipend plus a $10,000 top-up from Federation University. The project also includes $3,000 per year in research support and tuition fee coverage through RTP fee-offset or a tuition scholarship, depending on student status.
Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible for a PhD and willing to study full-time. Preferred backgrounds include Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, Metallurgical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Engineering. Experience in laboratory testing, geochemistry, mineralogy, data analysis, or mine operations is an advantage.
Application: Applications are open. Interested candidates should contact Associate Professor Manoj Khandelwal before submitting an application and then follow the instructions on the scholarship page.
Supervisory team: A/Prof Manoj Khandelwal, A/Prof Moshood Onifade, and Martinus Larsen (Harmony Gold – CSA Mine).
Funding details
Fully funded industry PhD project for three years, with a possible 6-month extension upon application. Stipend is $50,000 per year paid fortnightly tax-free, including a $40,000 base stipend plus a $10,000 top-up from Federation University. Includes $3,000 per year project support from the Research Training Program. Tuition fees are covered up to $32,000 via RTP fee-offset for domestic students or a tuition fee scholarship for international students.
What's required
Eligible for a PhD and willing to undertake full-time study. Applicants should have a background in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, Metallurgical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Engineering. Experience with laboratory testing, geochemistry, mineralogy, data analysis, or mine operations is advantageous.
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