PhD opportunities

PhD Positions in Robotics and Related Areas
(Domestic students & International students)

We are pleased to announce multiple exciting PhD positions in robotics and related areas at Monash University. Monash University has recently invested $7M AUD to expand its robotics program.

Monash University offers world-class robotics research, testing, and training equipment and facilities. Additional facilities devoted to technology, experimentation, education and entrepreneurship include our Drone Discovery Platform and the Monash Data Futures Institute.

We have recently also invested over $1M AUD to acquire multiple new robot platforms including Fetch Robots, Franka Emika Panda arms, and Clearpath Jackal mobile bases to bolster our existing equipment and facilities (Universal Robots, ABB Yumi, Baxter, MiR100, Microsoft HoloLens 2, HTC VIVE).

Successful PhD candidates will have to opportunity to conduct research on topics related to the following themes:

  • Human robot interaction
  • Robot learning
  • Robot control
  • Computer and Robotic vision
  • Machine learning
  • Multi-robot systems
  • Autonomous aerial robots
  • Industrial robotics
  • Construction robotics
  • Field and Agricultural robotics
  • Connected autonomous vehicles

As a PhD student at Monash, you will have the opportunity to work with world-leading researchers at the university ranked number one* in Australia for engineering and technology and among the top 100 universities in the world.

Successful candidates will be supervised by our Engineering Faculty members including:

Entry requirements

You can check the minimum entry requirements for the PhD or the Research Masters in the course handbook. Applicants must also satisfy Monash’s English Language Proficiency requirements.

Monash Engineering is seeking high calibre engineering students to take part in our graduate research degrees. Your application will be looked upon favourably if you:

  • Graduated in the top 10% of your year level
  • Graduated from a well ranked university
  • Have authored peer-reviewed research publications
  • Possess excellent written and verbal English skills
  • Scored well in a national graduate entrance exam

How to Apply