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PhD in Advanced Water Electrolysis for Green Hydrogen Production University of Melbourne in Australia
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Two PhD candidates are sought for a University of Melbourne–Baker Hughes research collaboration. The post emphasizes an academia-industry project and travel to Baker Hughes’ research campus in Italy, but no stipend, tuition, or fee details are stated.
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Country
Australia
University
University of Melbourne
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About this position
Join a PhD opportunity in Advanced Water Electrolysis for Green Hydrogen Production at the University of Melbourne in collaboration with Baker Hughes. This is an academia-industry research project focused on green hydrogen, electrolysis, and energy technologies, with a multidisciplinary team spanning Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
The project is seeking two PhD candidates who are motivated to work on technologies that contribute to the global hydrogen economy. The team includes Mengran Li (Senior Lecturer, Chemical Engineering), Dr Glen G Farivar (Electrical Engineering), and Michael Brear (Mechanical Engineering), with close interaction with technical specialists at Baker Hughes. Travel to Baker Hughes’ research campus in Italy is part of the project.
Eligibility highlights: a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, or a related discipline; GPA of at least 80% and preferably above 85% or equivalent at both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels; demonstrated research experience (thesis, publication, or research internship); and strong written and spoken English communication skills.
Application deadline: 30 September 2026. More details and application instructions are available via the linked post.
Funding details
Two PhD candidates are sought for a University of Melbourne–Baker Hughes research collaboration. The post emphasizes an academia-industry project and travel to Baker Hughes’ research campus in Italy, but no stipend, tuition, or fee details are stated.
What's required
Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, or a related discipline. A GPA of at least 80% is required, with preferably above 85% or equivalent at both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels. Demonstrated research experience such as a thesis, publication, or research internship is expected, along with strong written and spoken English communication skills.
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Australia
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Petrochemical Engineering
Electrocatalysis
Electrochemistry
Fuel Cell
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