Offshore Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems (OHRES) PhD Opportunity

About the Research Project

Griffith University is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join a cutting-edge research initiative focused on Offshore Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems (OHRES). The project aims to develop an innovative GIS-based spatial decision-support tool to autonomously identify optimal offshore locations for renewable energy system deployment.

This tool will assist energy planners and system managers in making informed, visual, and data-driven decisions. The research is primarily desk-based but will involve meaningful collaboration with leading industry partners including CSIRO, Pitt & Sherry, and the Blue Economy CRC.

Project Title: Market-Driven Site Selection and System Integration
*In partnership with the Blue Economy CRC

Industry Collaboration & Support

The project is part of the Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) program and will be conducted in partnership with:

Griffith University’s School of Engineering and Built Environment
CSIRO
Pitt & Sherry
Blue Economy CRC

The selected candidate will be based at Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus and integrated into a dynamic, multidisciplinary research team affiliated with a relevant centre or institute.

About You

We’re looking for a candidate who is:

Passionate about renewable energy, spatial analysis, and GIS
Capable of conducting independent, desk-based research
A strong collaborator, able to work effectively with academic and industry partners
Interested in contributing to the future of sustainable offshore energy systems

Scholarship Details

This funded PhD opportunity includes:

Full tuition fee coverage
Stipend in line with Griffith University’s research scholarship rate
Opportunities to engage with industry leaders and CRC researchers
Access to Griffith University’s world-class facilities and research support

Why Choose Griffith?

Vibrant Gold Coast campus with access to state-of-the-art research labs
Strong track record in engineering, environmental science, and sustainability
Supportive, collaborative research culture
Direct connection to impactful real-world projects through Blue Economy CRC