University of Adelaide 2026 Industry PhD Scholarship: Advanced Microwave Sensor Design for Detection Technologies

The School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Adelaide is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join an exciting industry-supported project with Codan, a global leader in communications and sensing technologies. This project will explore novel microwave sensor (uWS) designs that can be integrated with, or operate alongside, metal detectors to deliver cutting-edge detection capabilities.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 31, 2025
• ValueAUD $80k
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Adelaide
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Benefits

A generous scholarship package of AUD $80k per year is available for the successful applicant, providing a stipend to support living costs and tuition fee coverage. Opportunities for paid industry placements may also be offered.

Requirements

• They welcome applications from candidates who can meet the requirements for PhD admission at the University of Adelaide, and who can demonstrate suitable experience in electrical engineering, physics, signal processing, or related fields. Experience with RF systems, antennas, or embedded electronics will be highly regarded.
• This project is restricted to Australian citizens only.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Interested candidates should prepare a CV, academic transcript, and a brief statement of research interests, and contact the principal supervisor, A/Prof Bian Ng ([email protected]), for further information.

Applications close on 31 October 2025. Please note that applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and the scholarship advertisement may be withdrawn early if a suitable candidate is identified.

For more details, visit University of Adelaide Scholarship webpage