Postgraduate Research Scholarships, Australian Centre for Field Robotics, University of Sydney, Australia

Postgraduate Research Scholarships, Australian Centre for Field Robotics, University of Sydney, Australia- Australian Centre for Field Robotics (ACFR) Rio Tinto Scholarship Center for Mining Automation in Field Robotics

Australian Centre for Field Robotics (ACFR) at the University of Sydney has established a major new Centre for Mine Automation. Rio Tinto, a global mining company, has committed $ 21 million of funding for an initial period of five years for this new center. The purpose of the Centre for Mining Automation is to develop and implement my vision, fully autonomous remotely operated.

ACFR is seeking students interested in PhD research in the field of autonomous systems, including data, fusion of perception, learning control, and systems to become part of this exciting new initiative and apply for full-time scholarship sponsored by Rio Tinto.

There is no closing date for this opportunity. Applications are now open all year and successful applicants are expected to start at the beginning of either a semester or two semesters.

requirements:
Applicants must have a first class Honours degree in mechanical / mechatronics engineering, mining engineering, electrical engineering, aviation / aerospace engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science or related discipline or extensive professional experience as appropriate.

The amount awarded:
This scholarship is valued at $ 27,651 per year (tax free). Scholarships will be supplemented by access to foreign travel grants and other benefits.

Application guide:
For more information, and to submit an application, please contact Lisa Hunter-Smith, Australian Field Robotics Center, The Rose Street Building (J04), University of Sydney NSW 2006 (Phone: 02 9351 8143, Fax: 02 9351 7474: email; l.hunter-smith @ acfr.usyd.edu.au; website: http://www.acfr.usyd.edu.au). Applications should include curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, and names and contact details of two referees. A statement from a large area of your research interests should also be included.