Degree type
PhD
Closing date
1 April 2025
Campus
Hobart
Citizenship requirement
Domestic / International
Scholarship
$33,511pa for 3.5 years
About the research project
This project is fully funded by industry. One of the by-products of smelting is slag, that contains ferro manganese and silica manganese and is considered as waste of the production chain. This project investigates the possibilities of using that waste material as an additive in construction of roads and pavements. The project aims to identify mechanical properties of slag aggregates and experimentally determine the level of waste addition to other construction materials while sustaining the properties of those construction materials. The socio-economic feasibility and environmental impact assessment will be crucial parts of the project that will inform the actual use of the waste material. The project will also investigate a case study based on the Bell Bay Liberty metallurgy manufacture, located in North Tasmania.
Primary Supervisor
Meet Dr Anna Wrobel-Tobiszewska
Funding
The successful applicant will receive a scholarship which provides:
- a living allowance stipend funded by Bell Bay Liberty of $33,511 per annum (2025 rate, indexed annually) for 3.5 years
- a relocation allowance of up to $2,000
- a tuition fees offset covering the cost of tuition fees for up to four years (domestic applicants only)
If successful, international applicants will receive a University of Tasmania Fees Offset for up to four years.
As part of the application process you may indicate if you do not wish to be considered for scholarship funding.
Other funding opportunities and fees
For further information regarding other scholarships on offer, and the various fees of undertaking a research degree, please visit Scholarships and fees.
Eligibility
Applicants should review the Higher Degree by Research minimum entry requirements.
Ensure your eligibility for the scholarship round by referring to our Key Dates.
Additional eligibility criteria specific to this project/scholarship:
- The applicant must be able to undertake the project on-campus
- Onshore candidates only
Selection Criteria
The project is competitively assessed and awarded. Selection is based on academic merit and suitability to the project as determined by the College.
Additional essential selection criteria specific to this project:
- Degree in materials/civil or environmental engineering
Additional desirable selection criteria specific to this project:
- Preferably a background in environmental engineering (waste management) and material sciences and/or structural engineering
Application process
- Select your project, and check that you meet the eligibility and selection criteria, including citizenship;
- Contact Dr Anna Wrobel-Tobiszewska to discuss your suitability and the project's requirements; and
- In your application:
- Copy and paste the title of the project from this advertisement into your application. If you don’t correctly do this your application may be rejected.
- Submit a signed supervisory support form, a CV including contact details of 2 referees and your project research proposal.
- Apply prior to 1 April 2025.
Full details of the application process can be found under the 'How to apply' section at Research degrees.
Following the closing date applications will be assessed within the College. Applicants should expect to receive notification of the outcome by email by the advertised outcome date.
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