Visiting Researchers Opportunities

University of Wollongong

ARC FUTURE GRIDS TRAINING CENTRE - LEADING THE TRANSFORMATION TO A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE

The ARC Future Grids Training Centre offers research opportunities for talented students interested in advancing Australia's transition to a clean energy future. Students will undertake research alongside leading academics, industry partners and other researchers within a multidisciplinary research environment.

The Centre focuses on industry-led research addressing the challenges of future electricity grids, including renewable energy integration, energy storage, power system operation, grid flexibility and emerging energy technologies.

Self-Funded Mphil and Phd Opportunities           

A limited number of self-funded MPhil and PhD opportunities are available for talented students from top-ranked universities who are interested in undertaking research within the ARC Future Grids Training Centre.

Successful candidates will join a multidisciplinary research team and have opportunities to work with academic supervisors, industry partners and other researchers. Candidates may also participate in Centre-wide research activities, professional development, training and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

Research Areas

Research opportunities are available across the Centre's key research themes, including:

• Energy Generation

• Energy Transmission

• Energy Distribution

• Customer Energy

• Hydrogen Energy

The specific research topic will be developed in consultation with the candidate and prospective academic supervisors, taking into account the candidate's background, research interests and available projects within the Centre.

Eligibility

Applicants should:

• Hold an appropriate Bachelor's or Master's degree with a strong academic record in electrical engineering, power systems, energy, or a closely related field.

• Demonstrate a strong interest in research related to future electricity grids and clean energy technologies.

• Meet the University of Wollongong's admission requirements for the relevant Higher Degree Research program.

• Have sufficient financial support to cover tuition fees and living expenses for the duration of their study.

Both domestic and international prospective candidates are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

Successful candidates will have access to:

• Research supervision from experienced academics.

• Opportunities to engage with industry partners and real-world energy projects.

• Specialist research facilities and technical resources.

• Centre-wide training, professional development and knowledge-sharing activities.

• A collaborative research environment involving universities, industry and government organisations.

Conditions for application

• Capacity to be based at the Wollongong campus.

• Applicants should submit cover letter detailing relevant experience; CV with names and addresses of two referees; and Academic transcripts to future-grids@uow.edu.au

• Both domestic and international prospective candidates are encouraged to apply.

• The University seeks to increase the diversity of the workforce and the representation of women in areas they have been traditionally under-represented. Consistent with this, the University is seeking to increase the representation of women in the academic workforce across science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines and encourages suitably qualified candidates to apply. The University is highly committed to supporting the participation of Aboriginal people in all aspects of the higher education sector and strongly encourages Aboriginal people to apply. 

Closing date:The positions will close once the appropriate candidate has been recruited.