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Unlocking the Potential of Polymetallic Mineralisation in Northeast Queensland

Project summary

Program
PhD
Location
St Lucia
Research area
Earth sciences

Project description

Northeast QLD represents a natural laboratory of multiple critical metals developing within a single geological system, including silver, indium, bismuth, rare earth elements, tungsten, molybdenum, lead, zinc, and copper. This project will generate new knowledge on the polymetallic mineralisation in Northeast QLD and support sustainable resource development.

Research environment

This project will be embedded in the Earth science discipline in which there is a strong and collaborative academic group working on a range of fundamental and applied geoscience topics. You will be trained with state-of-the-art geo-analytical facilitates in Queensland, Australia, and internationally. You will have access to diverse in-house expertise and instrument at UQ related to advanced imaging, mineral characterisation, in situ geochemical and geochronological analysis. The home research team closely collaborates with government agencies and mineral companies in Queensland, a globally important hub for transition to a low-carbon future. Additionally, this project is in collaboration with experts and instrument platform at CSIRO's Perth research precinct, providing a unique opportunity for the student.

Scholarship

This project is supported by the Research project scholarship.

This scholarship includes:

  • living stipend of $46,000 per annum, indexed annually
  • tuition fees covered.

This scholarship includes:

  • living stipend of $36,400 per annum tax free (2025 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 background or knowledge of geochemistry (especially isotope geochemistry) and geochronology is highly desirable.

How to apply

You must submit an expression of interest (EOI) by 5 December, 2025 25 December, 2030.

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 Dr Renjie Zhou (renjie.zhou@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: POLYMETALLIC-ZHOU
  4. Link to Scholarship Advertisement: https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/projects/unlocking-potential-polymetallic-mineralisation-northeast-queensland

Submit an EOI

This project is not available to international students

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