PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Steel Slag: The Sustainable Infrastructure and Resource Management (SIRM) center at the University of South Australia is offering a fully funded PhD scholarship opportunity for the project “Development of Low Carbon Ultra-High Performance Cementitious Composite with Steel Slag.” This project aims to advance the development of low carbon ultra-high performance cementitious composites with steel slag, promoting sustainable practices in the construction industry for reduced carbon emissions and improved environmental performance.
PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Development of Low Carbon Ultra-High Performance Cementitious Composite with Steel Slag
Designation: PhD Research Scholar
Research Area: Development of Low Carbon Ultra-High Performance Cementitious Composite with Steel Slag
Location: University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus, Adelaide
Financial Support: A living allowance scholarship of $32,500 per annum is available to successful applicants.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Open to both domestic and international applicants
- Eligible candidates must meet the criteria for entrance into a PhD program
Job Description:
The successful candidate will undertake the following responsibilities:
- Analyze the chemical and physical properties of steel slag
- Develop various formulations of ultra-high performance cementitious composites incorporating different proportions of steel slag
- Assess the effect of carbonation curing on the performance of ultra-high performance cementitious composites
- Conduct life cycle assessment of developed low-carbon composites
How to Apply:
Applicants are required to submit their applications online. For detailed guidance on the application process, refer to our step-by-step guide on how to apply or contact the Graduate Research team via email at research.admissions@unisa.edu.au or by phone at +61 8 8302 5880, option 1.
Last Date for Apply: Thursday, 5 September 2024.
For further information, please visit unisa.edu.au/study.
