OpenFieldDefence & Aerospace Engineering Postdoctoral Fellowship
Postdoctoral research role collaborating with Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) on autonomous uncrewed surface vessels, sensor fusion, and robust control systems.
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 Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or Autonomous Systems
- English language proficiency
- Full professional English fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Established record of publications in robotics, autonomous navigation, or radar signal processing
- Recommendation letters
- Three professional and academic references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried academic position: AUD $98,450–$112,000/year plus 17% superannuation
- Application fee
- AUD $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable (employed academic research fellow)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of South Australia documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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