PhD Opportunity - Indigenous (Energy)
Core
Fully funded PhD scholarship for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander researchers to advance First Nations' interests in the Australian energy transition.
Role type
PhD Researcher (Energy Transition & Indigenous Knowledge)
Builds
Research outputs, policy insights, and community-led energy solutions for First Nations communities.
Domain
Energy transition, Indigenous studies, social science, engineering, and human-centred computing.
Deliverable
research
Required skills
Indigenous knowledge systems, participatory methodologies, interdisciplinary research, community engagement, energy systems analysis
Preferred skills
Research and/or professional experience in energy, social science, or engineering; strong academic track record
Technologies
Energy forecasting tools, data visualisation, renewable energy systems
Responsibilities
Conduct PhD research on energy justice, prepayment meter impacts, health impacts of energy insecurity, or Indigenous energy access; collaborate with industry, government, and communities; publish research findings
Seniority
PhD Candidate (Early career researcher)