CSIRO PhD Top-Up Scholarship - Skill/Labour Supply Implications: Transitioning to Net Zero Emissions

The transition to net zero emissions will require substantial shifts in skill and labour requirements across a range of Australian industrial sectors. Regional areas are likely to be particularly exposed to large changes. Furthermore, the nature of changes will differ according to the nature of the transition for Australia including: the mix of technologies that are likely to play a major role; how industry structure changes as part of the transition (e.g., spatial and temporal shifts in electricity supply and demand), and the growth in related sectors such as hydrogen and critical minerals. This project involves working with a range of CSIRO scientists to explore where and in what ways labour supply and skills may constrain or support Australia's transition towards net zero emissions.

1. Quality and relevance of student project:  The primary assessment criterion for a CSIRO PhD Top-Up Scholarship is the quality and relevance of the project being proposed.  The research must be aligned with the advertised priority research area.
2. Academic calibre of the student:  The quality of the student is also critical to the assessment of a scholarship and candidates must hold (or expect to gain) a relevant first or upper second class honours (or equivalent) degree from a recognised university.
3. Availability of appropriate university supervision:  The relevance of the university supervisor’s research background and their willingness to supervise the student in collaboration with the CSIRO supervisor should also be made clear. 

How to apply:

You will be required to:

1. submit a Resume/CV and Cover Letter (as one document) in the ‘Resume/CV’ field which includes:
   • the names and contact details of two previous supervisors or academic/professional referees; and
   • a one-page proposal stating how your research interests align with the project aims.
2. upload your academic results in the ‘Cover Letter’ field.