OpenFieldFederation Postdoctoral Fellowship in Geotechnical Engineering & Mine Safety
Two-year postdoctoral fellowship developing numerical simulation models and seismic sensor networks for open-pit and underground mine slope stability.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Geotechnical, Civil, or Mining Engineering
- English language proficiency
- Fluent professional English
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated publication record in rock mechanics or slope stability modeling
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- AUD $96,000 to $105,000 annual salary plus 17% employer superannuation
- Application fee
- AUD $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Employment appointment (zero tuition)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Federation University Australia documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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