Cheng Zhang
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Australian Government Fellowship support scheme scholarship
Fully Funded PhD in PFAS Remediation and Water Treatment at The University of Queensland The University of Queensland in Australia
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Mar 31, 2027
Country
Australia
University
The University of Queensland

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Fully funded PhD opportunity at The University of Queensland in PFAS remediation, water treatment, polymer chemistry, and materials science.
The project is led by Associate Professor Cheng Zhang (Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, UQ) and is supported through an ARC Industry Mid-Career Fellowship in collaboration with The Chemours Company and Queensland Water Directorate (qldwater). The research focuses on developing next-generation sorbents and magnetic ion-exchange technology to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from complex contaminated water matrices.
The project is designed to address major environmental contamination challenges in Australia and aims to deliver an integrated PFAS-removal solution with technical, economic, and environmental benefits. The research environment includes strong infrastructure for materials characterisation and ultra-trace PFAS analysis, plus access to equipment, consumables, computational resources, laboratory facilities, and a supportive HDR culture.
Funding: living stipend of AUD 37,500 per year tax free (2026 rate, indexed annually) and tuition fees covered. This is a scholarship project aligned with a government-funded fellowship scheme.
Eligibility: open to domestic applicants only (Australian citizens or permanent residents). Competitive selection considers academic record, publication record, honours and awards, and employment history. Helpful background includes polymer chemistry, water treatment, chemistry, molecular dynamics simulation, and strong achievement in materials science.
How to apply: submit an expression of interest (EOI) for the PhD program. You do not need to apply separately for the project or scholarship. In the EOI, indicate that you are applying for an advertised project, use project name Fellowship project scholarship, and enter scholarship code FLUORINATED-ZHANG. The project requires commencement no later than Research Quarter 3, 2027; earlier start dates are possible.
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
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Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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