PhD Scholarship Detecting and assessing hail impacts on solar energy prosumers
PhD Scholarship Detecting and assessing hail impacts on solar energy prosumers
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Job Description
We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to work on a project titled Detecting and assessing hail impacts on solar energy prosumers: a datainformed approach. This project examines the influence of extreme weather events especially hailstorms on the performance of solar panels and their electricity output. The expected outcome is to produce a white paper for industry peers insurance entities and government stakeholders. The potential benefits are to enhance understanding and drive innovation in mitigating the effects of environmental stressors on photovoltaic systems. Success in this role requires collaboration with CSIRO and Resinc Solar.
The CSIRO Industry PhD Program (iPhD) is a fouryear research training program focusing on applied research that benefits industry by solving realworld challenges. It aims to produce the next generation of innovation leaders with the skills to work at the interface of research and industry in Australia.
The Program includes:
- Admission to a university PhD program.
- Supervision by the participating university CSIRO and an industry partner.
- A four year scholarship package totalling approximately $47000 per annum (2025 rate).
- A four year Project Expense and Development package of $13000 per annum.
- A 60 day Industry Engagement component with the industry partner.
- A structured professional development and training program to develop your applied research skills.
Successful students are subject to the policies procedures and guidelines of Griffith University in addition to the CSIRO Industry PhD Program terms and conditions. Students will receive a standard PhD on completion.
Qualifications :
The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role you will have a strong background or interest in renewable energy or related fields with expertise in data analytics and experimental methodologies. You will have evidence of a passion for research and problemsolving with a strong desire in addressing realworld challenges facing the solar energy industry.
- Expressions of interest are welcome from Australian citizens or Permanent Residents or a New Zealand citizen.
- Applicants must have completed or expect to complete a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
- Be able to commence the program in the year of offer.
- Be prepared to be located at the project location(s) that the host university has approved and if required comply with the host universitys external enrolment procedures.
- Be prepared to undergo onboarding to CSIRO which will include passing mandatory government background checks (allow for between 4 to 8 weeks) and complete any other CSIRO requirements.
Additional Information :
About the scholarship
The 2025 CSIRO (iPhD) Scholarship has an annual stipend of $47000 (indexed) for a period of up to four years of fulltime study with an additional Project Expense and Development package of $13000 per annum.
EOI Process
Please do not select the APPLY button. All expressions of interest must be submitted to containing:
- Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
- Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section including a copy of your academic transcript
- A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template
- Names of two referees
The closing date for expressions of interest is: 5pm AEST Friday 17 January 2025
The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship online
What Griffith offers
As a scholarship holder you will study with a University that ranks among the top 2% worldwide and spans across campuses in South East Queensland. At Griffith University weve worked hard to create a culture that will challenge you to be curious creative and courageous. We also support the professional and personal development of all our HDR candidates and invest in the skills of our people. Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. Griffiths strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science Technology Engineering Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).
For project related enquiries please contact:
Associate Professor Yong Wu
For administration enquiries please contact:
Griffith Graduate Research School
Email:
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
