PhD scholarship in construction sustainability and circularity

Project Leader: Ngoc Tuan Nguyen
Staff: Tuan Ngo
Primary Contact: Tuan Nguyen (tuan.nguyen@unimelb.edu.au)
Keywords: civil engineering; civil infrastructure
Disciplines: Infrastructure Engineering
Domains:

PhD scholarship in construction sustainability and circularity

Appointment Type: Full time

Department: Department of Infrastructure Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Melbourne

About the university

The University of Melbourne is a comprehensive, research-intensive university and scores consistently well in national and international rankings (ranked 1st in Australia and 33rd in the world, Times Higher Education Ranking 2022). The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology is the oldest engineering faculty in Australia. The faculty conducts leading interdisciplinary research and is home to a range of key research centres, institutes, groups and laboratories.

About the scholarship

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our research team in the field of sustainable, low-carbon concrete. The PhD position is funded through the Building 4.0 CRC (https://building4pointzero.org/round-3-scholarship-call-now-open/). The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and conducting cutting-edge research in the area of sustainable construction, with a focus on developing new technologies and techniques that can reduce the environmental footprint and enhance the recycling and circularity of the built environment throughout its lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting independent research on sustainable construction, circular economy principles, and lifecycle assessment
• Developing new methods and techniques for reducing the environmental impact of buildings and infrastructure during their design, construction, operation, and end-of-life phases
• Collaborating with other researchers and industry partners to advance the state of the art in construction circularity
• Presenting research results at conferences and in peer-reviewed publications

Qualifications:

• A master's degree in civil engineering, architecture, environmental science, or a related field
• Strong background in sustainable construction, circular economy principles, and lifecycle assessment
• Experience in conducting research and publishing in peer-reviewed journals
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

The position is full-time and includes a full tuition fee scholarship and stipend, and opportunities for professional development. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.

About us

The successful candidate will be working in the Advanced Protective Technologies of Engineering Structures (APTES) Research Group, which has been recognised as one of the leading centres in advanced materials & structural systems, and physical infrastructure protection in Australia and the Asia Pacific region.

To apply for the position, please contact Prof Tuan Ngo (https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/6717-tuan-ngo) or Dr Tuan Nguyen (https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/792838-tuan-nguyen) with the followings:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• Evidence of your qualifications
• A curriculum vitae (CV) including a list of publications
• Research proposal (Optional but highly recommended)