HDR Scholarship – Improving large infrastructure risk management using next generation InSAR validated with innovative GNSS sensor systems
Website Curtin University
This scholarship is funded by CSIRO and Industry collaborator Kurloo Technology, with the student primarily based at Curtin University (Perth, Western Australia). The objective of this project is to develop and test new methods to integrate next generation satellite radar (InSAR) monitoring for ground motion with Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) positioning devices. This will focus on test sites where the student will investigate the optimal methods for combining multi-satellite InSAR with a network of Kurloo GNSS devices to provide robust 3D ground motion monitoring from space. The potential benefits may include the development of near-real time 3D hazard monitoring for critical infrastructure, extending to pre-collapse alerts, thus reducing the risk of catastrophic events.
This research scholarship is specifically focussed on supporting a student to work on cutting edge research in collaboration with Kurloo and CSIRO with a pathway to commercialisation of the research outcomes. The industry engagement component of the scholarship will include an industry placement with Kurloo Technology (Brisbane, Queensland). A suitable candidate can start any time after 1 January
2025.
- Current Students
- Future Students
- Faculty of Science & Engineering
- Science courses
- Higher Degree by Research
- Australian Citizen
- Australian Permanent Resident
- New Zealand Citizen
- Merit Based
CSIRO shall award the student an iPhD Program Scholarship annually (GST exempt), starting at $35,020 in the first year, indexed at 3% annually, for a maximum of 4 years. This is supplemented by a top-up scholarship provided by Industry partner Kurloo Technology that matches the CSIRO stipend of $35,020 (GST exclusive) in the first year, indexed at 3% annually for a maximum of 4 years.
The scholarship comprises the the contributions from CSIRO plus Kurloo Technology for a total stipend starting at ~$70,000 per annum in the first year, indexed at 3% annually, for a maximum of 4 years.
In addition, a Project Expenses and Development Payment will be provided at $13,000 per annum (GST exclusive) for 2024-2026, increasing to $13,390 in 2027 and $13,792 in 2028.
Scholarship Details
- Australian or New Zealand citizen or an existing Australian Permanent Resident
- Full-time enrolment
- Successful recipient must also not be in receipt of any other scholarship
The successful Candidate will have:
- Masters degree in a relevant discipline requiring the completion of a publicly available thesis or research project to an acceptable standard; OR
- a Bachelors degree with first class honours; OR
- Graduated with a Bachelors degree (with first class or upper second honours) and completed a postgraduate diploma or its equivalent, or completed a Masters degree by coursework with, in both cases, a course-weighted average of not less than 70 per cent within the University, and demonstrated the capacity to undertake significant research.
- At least one degree should be geodesy/surveying, mathematics, physics, engineering or related course.
- Additionally, the applicant should preferably have experience in: research and programming skills in Matlab, Python or similar.
- The position is located at Curtin University in Perth, WA
To apply for this job please visit scholarships.curtin.edu.au.
