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Monash University PhD Scholarship

PhD Scholarship in Safe and Sustainable Electrolytes for Next-Generation Metal Batteries Monash University in Malaysia

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

3.5-year fixed-term PhD scholarship with a tax-free stipend of AUD $37,145 per annum at the 2026 full-time rate (pro-rata).

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

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Malaysia

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Monash University Malaysia.

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Keywords

Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Energy Storage
Electrochemistry
Battery Technology
Chemical Synthesis
Electrolyte
Solid-state Battery

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About this position

Monash University is offering a PhD Scholarship Opportunity in Safe & Sustainable Electrolytes for Next-Generation Metal Batteries at the Clayton campus in Australia.

This project is based in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, and is supervised by Dr Mega Kar. The research focuses on the design and development of safe and sustainable electrolyte materials for advanced energy storage systems, with strong relevance to electrochemistry, materials science, battery technologies, polymer science, and energy storage.

Research directions include:

- Advanced electrolytes for rechargeable multivalent batteries, including low-cost electrolyte systems for emerging chemistries such as calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), and zinc (Zn).
- Polymer electrolytes for solid-state metal batteries, including the design and synthesis of novel solid polymer electrolytes, improved interfacial stability, suppression of dendrite formation, and enhanced cycling performance.

The successful candidate will use synthetic chemistry, advanced materials characterisation, and electrochemical evaluation to develop high-performance battery systems and establish structure-property relationships. The project is described as highly collaborative, interdisciplinary, and internationally connected.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should have or be close to completing a Bachelor Honours (H1 or equivalent) and/or a Master's degree with an excellent academic record. Strong written and verbal English skills are required, and experience in battery electrolytes, ionic liquids, solid polymer electrolytes, organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, electrochemical testing, or materials characterisation is desirable. Applicants who already hold a PhD are not eligible.

Funding: 3.5-year fixed-term scholarship with a tax-free stipend of AUD $37,145 per annum (2026 full-time rate, pro-rata).

How to apply: submit an online application via Monash University’s graduate research portal. Applications are reviewed as they are received, and early applications are encouraged. The closing date is 30 November 2026, 11:55pm AEDT.

Funding details

3.5-year fixed-term PhD scholarship with a tax-free stipend of AUD $37,145 per annum at the 2026 full-time rate (pro-rata).

What's required

Applicants must satisfy Monash University PhD admission requirements and demonstrate excellent research capability. Preferred backgrounds include Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Electrochemistry, Energy Storage, or closely related disciplines. Candidates should hold or be close to completing a Bachelor Honours (H1 or equivalent) and/or a Master's degree with an excellent academic record. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills are required, along with the ability to conduct independent, self-motivated research and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team. Experience with battery electrolytes, ionic liquids or solid polymer electrolytes, organic synthesis and/or polymer chemistry, electrochemical testing and analysis, and materials characterisation is desirable. Applicants who already hold a PhD are not eligible.

How to apply

Apply online through the Monash graduate research application portal. Review applications are made as they are received, so early submission is encouraged. Direct enquiries can be sent to Dr Mega Kar at [email protected].

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