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Engineering performance of oyster farming systems for offshore environments: data-driven analysis and laboratory testing

Project summary

Program
PhD
Location
St Lucia
Research area
Biological sciences, Engineering, Environmental sciences

Project description

This PhD is embedded in a Blue Economy CRC project focused on profitable deep-water Tasmanian oyster farming.

You will work across environmental data analysis, hydrodynamic modelling, and laboratory testing. You will use UQ’s wave/flume laboratory facilities and computational tools, together with environmental and production datasets from Tasmanian offshore trial sites provided through project partners. 

Research environment

This project includes strong industry engagement with Oysters Tasmania and interdisciplinary supervision spanning offshore engineering, environmental data analysis, and aquaculture systems.

Scholarship

This project is supported by the Research project scholarship.

This scholarship includes:

  • living stipend of $37,500 per annum tax free (2026 rate), indexed annually
  • tuition fees covered.

This scholarship includes:

  • living stipend of $37,500 per annum tax free (2026 rate), indexed annually
  • tuition fees covered.

Learn more about the Research project scholarship.

Supervisor

Preferred educational background

Your application will be assessed on a competitive basis.

We take into account your:

  • previous academic record
  • publication record
  • honours and awards
  • employment history.

A working knowledge of fluid mechanics, hydrodynamics, environmental data analysis, or physical engineering modelling would be of benefit to someone working on this project.

You will demonstrate academic achievement in the fields of coastal, ocean, civil, environmental or mechanical engineering, marine science, or a related field, and the potential for scholastic success.

A background or knowledge of offshore systems, aquaculture engineering, wave and current processes, laboratory experimentation, or marine environmental monitoring  is highly desirable.

How to apply

You must submit an expression of interest (EOI) by 1 September, 2026 1 September, 2026.

Before you apply

  1. Check your eligibility for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
  2. Prepare your documentation.
  3. If you have any questions about whether the project is suitable for your research interests, contact Associate Professor Remo Cossu (r.cossu@uq.edu.au).

When you apply

To apply, submit an expression of interest (EOI) for the program. You don't need to apply separately for the project or scholarship. How to submit an EOI

In your EOI, complete the ‘Scholarship/Sponsorship’ section with the following details:

  1. Are you applying for an advertised project: 'Yes'
  2. Project: 'Research project scholarship'
  3. Scholarship Code Listed in the Advertisement: OYSTER-COSSU
  4. Link to Scholarship Advertisement: https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/projects/engineering-performance-oyster-farming-systems-offshore-environments-data-driven-analysis-and-laboratory-testing

Submit an EOI

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