Overview
UQ is offering a funded PhD project on the engineering performance of offshore oyster-farming systems, combining Tasmanian field data, hydrodynamic modelling and laboratory testing.
Complete scholarship details
The Blue Economy CRC project uses UQ wave/flume facilities, computational tools and offshore trial data, with strong industry engagement through Oysters Tasmania. Research spans offshore engineering, environmental data analysis and aquaculture systems.
Eligibility requirements
Competitive PhD applicant with academic achievement in coastal, ocean, civil, environmental or mechanical engineering, marine science or a related field. Knowledge of fluid mechanics, hydrodynamics, offshore systems, aquaculture engineering or marine monitoring is advantageous.
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Verification notes
Verified on the official UQ project page. Scholarship code OYSTER-COSSU; the page is active and requires an EOI by 1 September 2026.
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