"PhD Scholarship - ARC Training Centre for Automated Vehicles in Rural and Remote Regions"

• Sensing technique & autonomous system
• Full-time, fixed-term (3-years) position at our Hawthorn campus
• Scholarship stipend - $40,000 per annum for 3 years

About the Scholarship

Swinburne University of Technology invites expressions of interest for a fully funded PhD scholarship for the ARC Training Centre for Automated Vehicles in Rural and Remote Regions research program. We are seeking a PhD candidate to work on cutting-edge research, in particular, multi-modalities AI, 3D vision and Robotic vision.

To be considered for this role, you will have a strong interest in computer vision, AI and/or robotics techniques and be enthusiastic, well-organised, and have excellent oral and written communication skills, as evidenced by publications, including in peer-reviewed journals. A programming skill (e.g. Python) would also be essential for this position. 

The successful candidate will work closely with Swinburne researchers, industry partners, and collaborating universities, and will have the ability to work autonomously and be self-directed in learning, as well as contributing to team activities and discussions.

About you 

We are looking for a motivated candidate with a passion for impactful research. 

You will have: 

• Substantial background in computer vision and artificial intelligence.
• Proficient programming skills in Python, with solid experience using PyTorch
• Hands-on experience with computer vision projects involving multi-modal data (e.g., RGB, depth, video, or sensor signals).
• Proven experience in deep learning projects employing state-of-the-art techniques and tools, such as attention mechanisms, Transformer architectures, VLMs, LLM, etc.
• Experience working with imaging sensors and platforms such as drones or robotic systems is preferred. 

A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description. 

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research. 

To Apply

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. 

If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. 

To apply, please submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) including your: 

• CV
• Academic qualifications and transcripts
• English language test results (IELTS/TOEFL), if applicable

For informal enquiries about the project, research environment, or eligibility, please contact A/Prof Hailing Zhou at hailingzhou@swin.edu.au 

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. 

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@swin.edu.au  

Applications Close: Friday, 20 March 2026, at 11.30pm 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au_ 

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates. 

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