Macquarie University
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CSIRO Industry PhD Program
PhD in Responsible AI for Smart Energy Adoption and Optimisation in Australian Households and Small Businesses Macquarie University in Australia
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full funding availableCountry
Australia
University
Macquarie University

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CSIRO Industry PhD opportunity in Responsible AI for Smart Energy Adoption and Optimisation in Australian Households and Small Businesses.
This PhD project focuses on how AI-enabled digital tools can improve the adoption and everyday use of distributed clean-energy systems, including rooftop solar, battery storage, and virtual power plant participation. The research will examine behavioural, financial, and informational barriers that prevent households and small businesses from adopting these technologies or using them efficiently after adoption.
The project will use customer energy-use data, tariff information, weather forecasts, and distributed energy system performance data to develop and evaluate machine-learning models for electricity demand forecasting and solar generation forecasting. It will also explore optimisation methods for battery charging and load shifting, and create personalised recommendations for end users.
A major theme is responsible AI and user-centred digital design: the project will investigate how trust, understanding, and decision quality can be improved through better interfaces and more responsible AI systems.
Supervisory team: Di Bu (Macquarie University), Dilum Bandara (CSIRO), and Dawei Huang (Wattclub Pty Ltd).
Location: Primary location is Macquarie University, Macquarie Park, NSW, Australia, with industry engagement at Wattclub Pty Ltd in Sydney Olympic Park and additional work at CSIRO Marsfield.
Ideal background: computer science, data science, information systems, software engineering, engineering, economics, behavioural finance, or another quantitative field. Strong Python/programming skills, quantitative research ability, communication skills, and interest in AI, digital infrastructure, and the clean-energy transition are important. Experience in machine learning, data analytics, optimisation, statistics, software development, digital platform research, energy systems, sustainability, consumer behaviour, or responsible AI is desirable.
Funding: listed as a CSIRO Industry PhD Program scholarship opportunity; no stipend amount is provided in the post.
Application: apply via the Macquarie University scholarship page linked in the post. The opportunity is open until the position is filled.
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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