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PhD project : Fabrication of advanced piezo-optoelectronic sensors on 2D semiconductors
Deadline: 11.04.2025
Physical sensors play a vital role in the era of Internet of Things (IoT), from improving human health to defense applications. State-of-the-art sensing technologies rely on the inherent sensing effect of rigid Silicon-based materials, however, are unable to achieve sufficient sensitivity and flexibility required for human body contact applications. By adopting a new design approach on an ultrathin sensing platform, this PhD project will address these bottlenecks (rigidity and low sensitivity) to develop an unprecedented highly sensitive and flexible sensing technology utilising new types of 2D semiconductors.
The primary focus of this PhD project is (1) creating an ultrathin sensing platform based on 2D materials with tunable piezo-optoelectronic properties, and (2) fabricating flexible and ultrasensitive optomechanical sensors for defense and healthcare applications. The successful PhD candidate requires knowledge of physics and materials chemistry, with an emphasis placed on device fabrication and advanced materials characterisation.
This project is supported by the Quantum and Advanced Technologies Talent Building Program
The scholarship
Key benefits:
Stipend: $49,572 per annum (2025 rate)
Tuition Fee: $38,500 per annum (waived)
Leave: Generous paid leave provisions (recreation, sick, parental, cultural and partner leave)
Extras: OSHC and Relocation allowance
As a scholarship holder, you will study with a University that ranks among the top 2% worldwide. At Griffith University, we’ve worked hard to create a culture that will challenge you to be curious, creative and courageous. We also support the professional and personal development of all our HDR candidates and invest in the skills of our people.
Working for one of the most influential universities in Australia and the Asia–Pacific region, you will join a University that spans five physical campuses in South East Queensland, with a network of more than 200,000 graduates worldwide. We have world-class facilities for micro- and nanotechnology and advanced manufacturing. The team has over 30 years of experience in cutting-edge MEMS sensors and actuators development. We form strong partnerships with industry to undertake applied research that has the potential for commercialisation and positive impacts for the wider community. The successful candidate will be located at the Gold Coast campus.
About you
The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within these role, you will be able to work in advanced materials and sensors development.
Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:
IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 (with no sub-score less than 6.0) or
TOEFL iBT and Paper Edition: a score of 79 (with no sub-score less than 19) or
Pearson Test of English PTE (Academic): an overall score of 58 (with no sub-score less than 50)
How to apply
All expressions of interest must be submitted via email to Dr Tuan Sang Tran [tuansang.tran@griffith.edu.au] containing:
Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
A curriculum vitae (CV)
Academic Transcript and Degree
Evidence of English Language Proficiency
The closing date for expressions of interest is: 11 April 2025.
The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line.
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