(Urgent) Offshore Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems

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Gold Coast City, 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

Need Help or Have Questions?

Scholarships Office Phone and email

Phone: +61 7 3735 7974
Email: scholarships@griffith.edu.au

Griffith Campuses

- Brisbane City (South Bank)
- Brisbane South (Mt Gravatt, Nathan)
- Gold Coast
- Logan
- Digital Campus

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