Messages To proceed, please enable JavaScript in your internet browser. After enabling JavaScript, you will need to close and re-open this browser window. Sustainable Materials for Construction and Infrastructure Full-time, fixed-term (3 years) position at our Hawthorn campus Annual Stipend: AUD $34,700 per year with indexation About the Role Are you passionate about building a more sustainable future? Do you want your research to make a real-world impact in the construction and infrastructure industries? Swinburne University of Technology is offering a fully funded 3-year PhD scholarship in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, where you’ll be part of a leading research team tackling one of today’s most important challenges: creating innovative, sustainable, and high-performance materials for tomorrow’s infrastructure. As part of the ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub, you’ll work alongside world-class academics and industry experts to: Reimagine waste materials as valuable resources Design and test sustainable structural elements Help translate advanced lab discoveries into real, commercial-scale applications This is your chance to shape the future of engineering materials while building strong research and industry connections. About You We’re seeking a motivated and curious researcher who has: Hands-on experience with experimental testing of materials Skills in material preparation, fabrication, and prototyping Experience in 3D modelling (CAD) and computer simulation Strong knowledge of mechanics of materials (stress, strain, deformation) Ability to write clear technical reports and communicate ideas effectively A collaborative mindset, with the enthusiasm to work in a supportive team environment Qualifications Masters degree or Bachelor (Honour) degree in Civil Engineering, or Construction, or Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science. About Swinburne University of Technology Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research. What We Offer You! Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle. Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers. Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions. Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page! To Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position. To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au Applications Close: Wednesday 1 October 2025, at 11.00pm Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world. Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership. We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact DCR@swin.edu.au or call 61 3 9214 3550. Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only . General enquiries about the role can be sent to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquiries will not be answered by phone). Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes. As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. 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