Fully Funded PhD in Oxidation Behaviour of Broken Ore in Sub-Level Open Stopes at CSA Mine
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).
