"PhD Scholarship: Engineering perovskite semiconductors for next-generation optoelectronics"

PhD Scholarship: Engineering perovskite semiconductors for next-generation optoelectronics

Full-time

Primary Location (Campus): Brisbane South (Nathan)

Employment Type: Full Time

Department ID: DVC Research - SDV

Appointment Type: Fixed Term

Company Description

The School of Environment and Science (ESC) at Griffith University is a leading institution dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation in the fields of chemical sciences, environmental sciences, materials chemistry, physical sciences and nanotechnology, all of which were rated “well above world-standard” in the 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia.

Griffith University sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Job Description

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to support a recently awarded research project funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) under the ARC Future Fellowship scheme. The project aims to develop high-performance and stable perovskite semiconductors for next-generation optoelectronics such as X-ray detectors. This project includes materials preparation and characterisation, device fabrication, research paper publications, conference attendance, overseas research travel and collaborations. Success in this role requires collaborations with leading researchers from both domestic and international organisations.

The successful candidate will be based at Griffith University, Brisbane South (Nathan). The candidate will be working with Dr Munkhbayar Batmunkh and his research team (https://batmunkh-lab.com/) with significant expertise in materials science, nanotechnology and optoelectronics.

Qualifications

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 this role, you will be able to design and carry out high-quality research work related to materials science and engineering, thin films, perovskites and optoelectronic devices. You will have evidence of a passion for collaborative research in basic and applied sciences, with a strong desire to undertake research in materials science and thin films.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.

Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree with honours equivalent to second-class honours, Division A or a Master’s 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 Policy. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program, refer here.

Please note:

Technical background in microscopic and spectroscopic techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and J-V analysis is strongly desired.

Research experience in electrochemical and materials chemistry is also desired.

A combination of physics, chemistry and/or electronics background is strongly desired.

Experience in publishing research articles in high impact peer-reviewed journals is desired.

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:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR

A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR

A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

Additional Information

About the scholarship

The 2026 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $35,656 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

EoI process

Please do not select the “APPLY” button. All expressions of interest must be submitted to hdreng@griffith.edu.au, containing:

Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship

Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the ‘About you’ section

A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.

Names and contact details of two referees

Closing date for expressions of interest is: Sunday 15 March 2026 5pm AEST

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line

What Griffith offers

As a scholarship holder, you will study with a University that ranks among the top 2% worldwide and spans across campuses in South East Queensland. 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. Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

Further information

For project related enquiries please contact:

Dr Munkhbayar Batmunkh

Phone: (07) 3735 3782

Email: m.batmunkh@griffith.edu.au

Group page: https://batmunkh-lab.com/

For administration enquiries please contact:

Griffith Graduate Research School

Email: ggrs@griffith.edu.au

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