PhD scholarship Methane emissions from wastewater treatment

PhD scholarship Methane emissions from wastewater treatment

This project aims to quantify methane emissions from wastewater treatment plants. The expected outcomes are improved understanding of methane emissions from within the plant, their spatial and temporal variability, and how they contribute to the total emissions. This may reduce emissions of methane.

This project aims to quantify methane emissions from wastewater treatment plants. The expected outcomes are improved understanding of methane emissions from within the plant, their spatial and temporal variability, and how they contribute to the total emissions. This may reduce emissions of methane. The opportunity

  • Admission to RMIT University PhD program
  • A four-year scholarship valued at $47,000 per annum (2025 rate)
  • A project expense and development package of up to $13,000 per annum
  • Supervision by CSIRO, an industry partner and the host university
  • A 60-day Industry Engagement component with the industry partner
  • A structured professional development and training package

The CSIRO Industry PhD Program (iPhD) is a research training program, focusing on applied research that benefits industry by solving real-world 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.

Eligibility requirements

The student must:

  • Be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident, or a New Zealand citizen.
  • Not have previously completed a PhD.
  • Enrol as a full-time PhD student.
  • Be prepared to be located at the project location(s) that RMIT University has approved and, if required, comply with the host institutions' procedures.

The Ideal Student Skillset: 

  • Completed Honours or Master’s degree in environmental science, applied maths, physics, chemistry, computer science, computational modelling,  earth science or similar.
  • Strong programming skills.
  • Experience in making gas flux measurements
  • Excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Strong communication skills and an ability to write high-quality technical reports and contribute to peer-reviewed academic publications.
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$47,000

Applications are now open.

31/12/2026

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The student must:

  • Be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident, or a New Zealand citizen.
  • Meet participating university PhD admission requirements.
  • Meet university English language requirements.
  • Not have previously completed a PhD.
  • Be able to commence the Program in the year of the offer.
  • Enrol as a full-time PhD student.
  • Be prepared to be located at the project location(s) that the host university has approved and, if required, comply with the host university’s external enrolment procedures.

Application process

  • Applicants submit an expression of interest (EOI) following the instructions on the university’s webpage or directly by emailing the supervisory team. Applications are open until position is filled.
  • The EOI is assessed by the supervisory team and shortlisted applicants are interviewed.
  • The supervisory team nominates a preferred applicant.
  • The application is assessed by the university against PhD admission criteria.
  • The university will issue a letter of offer for the program if all conditions have been satisfied.

Ideal student skillset

  • Completed honours or master’s degree in earth science, applied maths, physics, chemistry, computer science, computational modelling, or similar.
  • Strong programming skills.
  • Experience in making measurements
  • Excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Strong communication skills and an ability to write high-quality technical reports and contribute to peer-reviewed academic publications.
  • Contact Samantha Grover for more information Samantha.grover@rmit.edu.au
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