CSIRO Next Generation Artificial Intelligence Graduate Program PhD Scholarship (EXTERNAL) - Opportunity Two

$AU41,650 Stipend per year, $AU5,000 Training per year, $5,000 Travel (total) and $840 Thesis Allowance (total) ($AU169,115)

3.5 Years

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November 3, 2024

March 29, 2025

Research

The scholarship is available to support one PhD student (must be a domestic student) over 3.5 years, providing his/her stipend at a rate of $41,650 (p.a., for 3.5 years), training $5000 (p.a., for 3 years), total travel $5000, and thesis allowance $840. The PhD candidate will be working on a project where he/she will develop an interoperable system to establish communication, data aggregation and processing of heterogeneous and proprietary UAV systems for intelligent farming.


An undergraduate with Honors or Postgraduate Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunication Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or related fields, along with relevant research experience.

An undergraduate with Honors or Postgraduate Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunication Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or related fields; Have some research experience with publications; Experience with UAV communication protocols; Experience with API of UAV controllers; knowledge in image processing and AI modelling; Experience with EDGE based AI modelling for continuous learning; Proficiency in Python and Android OS programming; Knowledge in networking; understanding of sensor technologies used in UAV;  experience with GPS, IMU, and other localization technologies;  excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate technical concepts to technical, e.g., as demonstrated in the past published work, and non-technical stakeholders; strong ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and methodologies; demonstrated capability to implement technology in a field environment.

Please submit a CV with the following structure: Name, Linked In or other profiles, H-index if applicable, evidence of Australian/New Zealand citizenship/ permanent residency status, home address, current address, aspirational statement of 100-200 words (detailing your professional interests and goals), educational history, work history, publications, core skills, 1-2 paragraphs detailing a delivered technology project. Please also submit a cover letter addressing each of the selection criteria mentioned in order.

Please submit your applications or enquiries to Dr. Nahina Islam at n.islam@cqu.edu.au and Associate professor Biplob Ray at b.ray@cqu.edu.au.

 The candidates will be notified via email to their nominated email address as soon as an outcome is available.

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) under Next Generation Graduate Program (NGGP), Co-funded by Single Agriculture and CQUniversity..