Degree type
PhD
Closing date
1 June 2024
Campus
Hobart
Citizenship requirement
Domestic / International
Scholarship
$38, 982pa for 3.5 years
About the research project
This project forms part of the new ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Energy Technologies for Future Grids, a commonwealth funded collaborative initiative between the University of Tasmania and five other major Australian universities, together with fifteen partner organisations from industry. The Training Centre will provide solutions for the problems associated with the transition from fossil-fuel-based and centralised power grids to the renewables-based and decentralised grids of the future. The successful applicant for this project will be provided with opportunities to work as part of the broader training centre team, will work on problems of immediate relevance to industry and will have direct links to and be supported by industry partners.
This research project will investigate matching the demand from EV charging with renewable generation to ensure distribution networks can be dynamically operated in real-time and within their technical limits, while maximizing the potential hosting capability of the existing network for both EV charging and Distributed Energy Resources (DER). The project will identify suitable EV charging station locations such that their placement reduces their negative impact on the network, and develop and evaluate a range of DER orchestration methods and strategies (including integrated energy storage systems and new tariffs) to maximise the potential dynamic hosting capability for EV and DER infrastructure. As part of this project you will be supported and mentored by TasNetworks, and will spend time embedded within TasNetworks as part of the PhD program.
Primary Supervisor
Meet Dr Sarah LydenFunding
The successful applicant will receive a scholarship which provides:
- a living allowance stipend funded by ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre in Energy Technologies for Future Grids (ARC Future Grids ITTC) of $38, 982 per annum (2024 rate, indexed annually) for 3.5 years
- a relocation allowance of up to $2,000
- a tuition fees offset covering the cost of tuition fees for up to four years (domestic applicants only)
If successful, international applicants will receive a University of Tasmania Fees Offset for up to four years.
As part of the application process you may indicate if you do not wish to be considered for scholarship funding.
Other funding opportunities and fees
For further information regarding other scholarships on offer, and the various fees of undertaking a research degree, please visit our Scholarships and fees on research degrees page.
Eligibility
Applicants should review the Higher Degree by Research minimum entry requirements.
Ensure your eligibility for the scholarship round by referring to our Key Dates.
Additional eligibility criteria specific to this project/scholarship:
- The applicant must be able to undertake the project on-campus
Selection Criteria
The project is competitively assessed and awarded. Selection is based on academic merit and suitability to the project as determined by the College.
Application process
- Select your project, and check that you meet the eligibility and selection criteria, including citizenship;
- Contact Dr Sarah Lyden to discuss your suitability and the project's requirements; and
- In your application:
- Copy and paste the title of the project from this advertisement into your application. If you don’t correctly do this your application may be rejected.
- Submit a signed supervisory support form, a CV including contact details of 2 referees and your project research proposal.
- Apply prior to 1 June 2024.
Full details of the application process can be found under the 'How to apply' section of the Research Degrees website.
Following the closing date applications will be assessed within the College. Applicants should expect to receive notification of the outcome by email by the advertised outcome date.
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