Offshore Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems

4 weeks ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Opportunities for Youth Full time
Offshore Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems (OHRES) PhD Opportunity

Griffith University is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join a cutting-edge research initiative focused on Offshore Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems (OHRES). The project aims to develop an innovative GIS-based spatial decision-support tool to autonomously identify optimal offshore locations for renewable energy system deployment.

This tool will assist energy planners and system managers in making informed, visual, and data-driven decisions. The research is primarily desk-based but will involve meaningful collaboration with leading industry partners including CSIRO, Pitt & Sherry, and the Blue Economy CRC.

Project Title: Market-Driven Site Selection and System Integration In partnership with the Blue Economy CRC

Industry Collaboration & Support

The project is part of the Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) program and will be conducted in partnership with:

  • Griffith University's School of Engineering and Built Environment
  • CSIRO
  • Pitt & Sherry
  • Blue Economy CRC

The selected candidate will be based at Griffith University's Gold Coast campus and integrated into a dynamic, multidisciplinary research team affiliated with a relevant centre or institute.

About You

We're looking for a candidate who is:

  • Passionate about renewable energy, spatial analysis, and GIS
  • Capable of conducting independent, desk-based research
  • A strong collaborator, able to work effectively with academic and industry partners
  • Interested in contributing to the future of sustainable offshore energy systems
Scholarship Details

This funded PhD opportunity includes:

  • Full tuition fee coverage
  • Stipend in line with Griffith University's research scholarship rate
  • Opportunities to engage with industry leaders and CRC researchers
  • Access to Griffith University's world-class facilities and research support
Why Choose Griffith?
  • Vibrant Gold Coast campus with access to state-of-the-art research labs
  • Strong track record in engineering, environmental science, and sustainability
  • Supportive, collaborative research culture
  • Direct connection to impactful real-world projects through Blue Economy CRC
How to Apply (Expression of Interest – EoI Process)

Interested candidates should submit an Expression of Interest (EoI), including:

  • A cover letter detailing your interest and suitability
  • CV (with academic and professional experience)
  • Academic transcripts
  • Contact details of two referees
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  • Brisbane City (South Bank)
  • Brisbane South (Mt Gravatt, Nathan)
  • Gold Coast
  • Logan
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