Queensland University of Technology is recruiting two fully funded PhD students to contribute to this integrated research program. The PhDs will work alongside a postdoctoral researcher who supports the coordination of environmental monitoring and field deployment. Both PhD candidates will be actively involved in the design and execution of data collection in real hospital environments, contributing to environmental measurements and/or wearable data acquisition as part of their research. Each PhD will then focus on complementary aspects of the project, spanning data analysis and modelling.
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Summary
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Benefits
- The QUT scholarship provides a full-time, tax-exempt stipend of $40,000 per annum for a minimum of 3 years (PhD), with the possibility of a 6-month extension. As this is an externally funded, project-based scholarship, any extension cannot exceed the remaining duration of the project if your candidature commences after the project start date.
- You will receive a tuition fee offset/sponsorship, covering the cost of your tuition fees for the first 4 full-time equivalent years of your doctoral studies.
- You will have the opportunity to work with leading national and international researchers – experts in Lighting and health, intensive care and sleep, lighting simulation and optimisation and lighting design.
- You will work within an interdisciplinary team; collaborate with healthcare, industry, and research partners; and contribute to the co-development of design guidelines and decision-support tools that translate research on light exposure and sleep into actionable strategies for improving patient outcomes and informing human-centric lighting design in intensive care settings.
Requirements
- You need to meet the entry requirements for a QUT's Doctor of Philosophy, including any English language requirements.
- Enrol as a full time, internal student (unless approval for part-time and/or external study is obtained).
- You must commence your degree by October/November 2026.
- Have a strong academic background in architectural science, lighting, building science, behavioural science, human physiology and sleep science, as well as data science, computer science, or related quantitative fields.
- Hold a Master by Research or Master of Philosophy in one of the above fields.
- Experience with quantitative research methods, field measurements, or human-technology interaction will be highly regarded.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
Selection Process
- As part of the process, you may be invited to take part in an online or in-person interview to provide further details to support your application.
- If supported to apply, you will then submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) following the advice at How to apply for a research degree.
- In your EOI, nominate A/Prof Veronica Garcia-Hansen as your proposed principal supervisor, and copy the link to this scholarship website into question 2 of the financial details section.
Application Documents
- Please include:
- your CV
- academic transcripts for all completed degrees
- cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your interest in the project, relevant skills and experience, and how your background aligns with research on light, health, and human-centric lighting in the built environment.
Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026
Application Deadline
June 22, 2026How To Apply
- The first step is to email A/Prof Veronica Garcia-Hansen (Subject: ARC Scholarship) detailing your academic and research background, your motivation to research in this field and interest in this scholarship. Please include Application DocumentS.
For more information, kindly visit the QUT scholarship webpage.
