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Energy Monash University in Australia
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fully funded 3.5-year PhD scholarship. Stipend of $52,352 per annum (tax-free, indexed annually). Additional $8,000 top-up stipend from Faculty of IT, $4,000 for research costs, and up to $1,265 travel grant. Relocation allowance up to $1,000 if relocating from interstate. Ongoing support from Indigenous Research Team and Monash Energy Institute.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Australia
University
MONASH UNIVERSITY
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About this position
We are hiring a PhD candidate (Indigenous) to work with the Monash energy research community on a project to advance First Nations’ peoples interests in the Australian energy transition.
Candidates are invited to propose their own research project, with suggested topics including:
- How to realise energy justice for First Nations communities through different energy systems (e.g. large-scale renewables, diesel genset options and/or community-scale renewable systems), housing types (e.g. community housing) and/or ownership models.
- Exploring the impacts of prepayment meters in remote communities and identifying alternatives
- Investigating the health-related impacts of energy insecurity, through thermally inefficient housing, inconsistent refrigeration, and high occupancy of dwellings.
- Supporting Indigenous people in accessing, operating, maintaining and caring for consumer energy resources (solar and batteries), energy efficient equipment, and/or other local energy solutions. Exploring supply chain and maintenance pathways for remote Australia.
- Bringing Indigenous futures perspectives and knowledge systems into visions and scenarios for the energy transition.
- Mapping/visualising Indigenous knowledge of climate and weather to support energy forecasting and planning
Thanks to Ruby Heard from the First Nations Clean Energy Network for providing input on these suggested topics, and supporting Indigenous research!
This opportunity is supported by a generous Monash Indigenous PhD stipend, a top-up from Monash Information Technology (where the successful applicant will be based), and extra support from Monash Energy Institute .
EOIs due 24 October
Indigenous energy research FirstNations cleanenergy energytransition Shreejan P. Julie Karel Christopher Lawrence
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Funding details
Fully funded 3.5-year PhD scholarship. Stipend of $52,352 per annum (tax-free, indexed annually). Additional $8,000 top-up stipend from Faculty of IT, $4,000 for research costs, and up to $1,265 travel grant. Relocation allowance up to $1,000 if relocating from interstate. Ongoing support from Indigenous Research Team and Monash Energy Institute.
What's required
Applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be domestic applicants. They should have strong knowledge in a relevant discipline such as human-centred computing, computer science, engineering, social science, science, or community development. A strong academic track record and/or professional experience in a related field is preferred. Applicants must meet Monash University's PhD admission criteria, including academic transcripts, qualifications, and English language requirements. Experience in innovative and participatory methodologies and commitment to supporting First Nations communities are desirable.
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Energy Engineering
Climate Science
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Energy Transition
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Monash University
Faculty / Portfolio: Faculty of Information Technology
Location: Caulfield or Clayton campuses
Duration: 3.5-year fixed-term appointment
Institute: Monash Energy Institute
The Opportunity
Monash Energy Institute and Faculty of Information Technology invites applications for a fully funded, 3.5-year PhD scholarship for commencement in 2026. The scholarship provides a stipend of $52,352 per annum tax exempt for 3.5 years along with additional support.
Closing date for receipt of EOIs:
Friday 24 October 2025, 11:55pm AEDT
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