PhD Scholarship in Plastic Waste Recycling

In addition to the Industry PhD Program Scholarship of $34,000 pa (GST exempt, indexed annually at 3%), there is an industry top-up component valued at $12,000 pa (not indexed). As such, the successful candidate will receive a stipend of $46,000 pa. 

In addition to the Industry PhD Program Scholarship of $34,000 pa (GST exempt, indexed annually at 3%), there is an industry top-up component valued at $12,000 pa (not indexed). As such, the successful candidate will receive a stipend of $46,000 pa. 

$46,000 pa for a maximum duration of 4 years.

$46,000 pa for a maximum duration of 4 years.

Applications are now open.

Applications are now open.

31/12/2025

31/12/2025

1 (One).

1 (One).

To be eligible:

(i) be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen;

(ii) Meet RMIT University PhD admission requirements;

(iii) Meet university English language requirements;

(iv) Possess the relevant skills (see below on Essential and Desired skills);

(v) Have not previously completed a PhD;

(vi) Be able to commence the program in the year of the offer; 

(vii) Enrol as a full-time PhD student;

(viii) Be prepared to be located at the project location(s).

To be eligible:

(i) be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen;

(ii) Meet RMIT University PhD admission requirements;

(iii) Meet university English language requirements;

(iv) Possess the relevant skills (see below on Essential and Desired skills);

(v) Have not previously completed a PhD;

(vi) Be able to commence the program in the year of the offer; 

(vii) Enrol as a full-time PhD student;

(viii) Be prepared to be located at the project location(s).

• Contact A/Prof. Ken Chiang at RMIT University to express interest.
• Submit an expression of interest (EOI) following the instructions on RMIT University’s webpage
• If shortlisted, attend an interview conducted by the supervisory team
• If successful, apply for the position following RMIT University’s instructions
• If all admission criteria is met, the university will issue a letter of offer requiring acceptance

• Contact A/Prof. Ken Chiang at RMIT University to express interest.
• Submit an expression of interest (EOI) following the instructions on RMIT University’s webpage
• If shortlisted, attend an interview conducted by the supervisory team
• If successful, apply for the position following RMIT University’s instructions
• If all admission criteria is met, the university will issue a letter of offer requiring acceptance

Essential skills

• An H1 or H2A bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline area or equivalent accreditation and standing, with a primary study area in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Degree and/or knowledge of core chemical engineering disciplines such as reaction engineering, kinetic and process simulation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving experience in an applied engineering environment.

Desired skills

• Excellent mathematical and programming skills, including experience creating effective code in Python, R and Matlab.
• Knowledge of chemistry and polymer science.
• Problem solving skills/experience in applied chemistry, mechanical or electrical engineering.

For further information, please contact A/Prof. Ken Chiang (E: Ken.Chiang@rmit.edu.au)

Essential skills

• An H1 or H2A bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline area or equivalent accreditation and standing, with a primary study area in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Degree and/or knowledge of core chemical engineering disciplines such as reaction engineering, kinetic and process simulation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving experience in an applied engineering environment.

Desired skills

• Excellent mathematical and programming skills, including experience creating effective code in Python, R and Matlab.
• Knowledge of chemistry and polymer science.
• Problem solving skills/experience in applied chemistry, mechanical or electrical engineering.

For further information, please contact A/Prof. Ken Chiang (E: Ken.Chiang@rmit.edu.au)

This scholarship will be governed by RMIT University's Research Scholarship Terms and Conditions .

This scholarship will be governed by RMIT University's Research Scholarship Terms and Conditions .