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Murdoch University PhD Scholarship
PhD in Copper Concentrates: Recovering Metals and Managing Deleterious Elements Murdoch University in Australia
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Geology
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Aug 31, 2026
Country
Australia
University
Murdoch University

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PhD opportunity at Murdoch University, Perth, Australia in copper concentrates, extractive metallurgy, separation chemistry, impurity management, mineralogy, geochemistry, and materials science.
This funded PhD project asks how mineralogical information can be translated into selective chemistry that improves metal recovery while safely managing deleterious elements in copper concentrates. The work combines laboratory-scale extractive metallurgy experiments with advanced mineralogical and microanalytical characterisation, including X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, and solution analysis, to understand reaction mechanisms, kinetics, and process conditions.
The project is based at Murdoch University in Perth, Western Australia, within the Sustainable Geochemistry & Mineral Sciences (GeMS) group. It is part of an industry-linked ARC-funded copper research program in partnership with BHP, with access to extensive analytical infrastructure and collaboration with researchers and industry scientists.
Funding: fully funded scholarship with a tax-free stipend of AUD 37,000/year for 3 years, possible 6-month extension, full tuition coverage, and additional research support for equipment, consumables, analytical work, conference travel, and visits to major facilities such as the Australian Synchrotron and the Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering.
Eligibility: applicants should have a strong background in chemistry, chemical/metallurgical/process engineering, materials science/engineering, mineralogy, geochemistry, or a related field; a First Class Honours degree, a research-intensive Master's degree, or equivalent; and evidence of strong research potential. English proficiency meeting Murdoch HDR requirements is needed where applicable.
How to apply: email Professor Fang Xia at [email protected] with a CV, transcripts, English test report if available, and a cover letter (max 400 words) addressing the open question and your initial experimental approach. Apply by 31 August 2026.
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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