Opportunities

Occasionally we’ll have opportunities available within our project team.

You’ll find them listed here:

PhD Opportunity – plant pathology, epidemiology, and agricultural ecology

We’re excited to share a fully-funded PhD opportunity within our team, offered through CSIRO’s Industry PhD (iPhD) Program — part of an Australian Government initiative to bridge academic research with real-world impact.

This project sits at the intersection of plant pathology, epidemiology, and agricultural ecology, exploring the ecological drivers of disease spread in horticultural tree crops. It involves hands-on fieldwork in the beautiful Northern Rivers region of NSW, combined with lab-based investigations, providing a well-rounded research experience.

What sets this PhD apart?

  • Strong industry engagement and mentorship
  • Integration of First Nations perspectives in agricultural research
  • Excellent opportunities for skill development and career growth

The successful candidate will receive a top-up scholarship, alongside a tuition fee waiver and living stipend.
Open to Australian and New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents.

Learn more about CSIRO’s iPhD program here: https://www.csiro.au/en/careers/Scholarships-student-opportunities/Postgraduate-programs-and-Scholarships/industry-PhD/iPhD-Student

To apply reach out to PhD Supervisor Zakeel directly at mohamedzakeel.mohamedcassim@csiro.au

Posted 17th April 2025

PhD Opportunity – social science, sustainable food and agricultural systems

Join the Pest READI project team and undertake a PhD with a leading team of researchers.

This scholarship supports outstanding social science researchers who are passionate about helping farmers reduce pesticide use and develop more sustainable food and agricultural systems.

The scholarship is available to eligible candidates to undertake a direct entry three-year PhD program. Awards will only be available to applicants who, at the time of the application qualify as domestic students (ie are Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents). Candidates should have a background in the social sciences, such as sociology or human geography, or a closely related discipline and be willing to learn and work with both qualitative and quantitative data.

  • a tuition fee offset/scholarship
  • a living allowance stipend.
  • the value of each stipend scholarship is $38,500 per annum (full time, indexed) for three years.

For more details and to apply: https://www.mq.edu.au/research/phd-and-research-degrees/how-to-apply/scholarship-opportunities/scholarship-search/transitioning-towards-sustainable-food-systems

Posted 10th April 2025