Offshore Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems

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

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)

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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

Need Help or Have Questions?

Scholarships Office
+61 7 3735 7974
scholarships@griffith.edu.au

Griffith Campuses

• Brisbane City (South Bank)

• Brisbane South (Mt Gravatt, Nathan)

• Gold Coast

• Logan

• Digital Campus

Learn more about Getting to Griffith | Accommodation | Library & Support Services

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