Company Description We are currently looking for 4 highly motivated PhD candidates to join the research of “Next-Generation Visual Understanding” funded by the ARC Industry Laureate Fellowship.

The successful candidate will join the research team led by an Australian Industry Laureate Fellow and internationally recognized researchers in smart farming, computer vision, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, within the School of Engineering and Built Environment at Griffith University.

The research environment is cooperative and multidisciplinary, combining expertise in deep learning, computer vision, data science, and applied AI, and working closely with industry partners, national research institutions, and international collaborators.

This chance will be primarily based at the Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations. Griffith University sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Job Description This research aims to advance knowledge of machine vision for deep visual understanding of natural objects and environments. The primary focus of this role is to undertake fundamental research in visual understanding and multimodal machine learning. Research activities include developing novel deep learning methods for representation learning, vision-language reasoning, fine-grained and ultra-fine-grained visual categorization, and trustworthy AI systems. The candidate will publish high-quality research papers in leading conferences and journals in computer vision and machine learning.





Successful candidates will have the opportunity to receive advanced research training and work within a vibrant research environment that includes a team of research fellows, industry collaborators, and PhD students. The position provides opportunities for collaboration with leading researchers and participation in international research communities in computer vision, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

Qualifications The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of academic merit and research background. To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, solid mathematical foundation, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research environment. Evidence of a passion for computer vision and image processing is essential. Previous experiences in deep learning, visual recognition, multimodal AI, pattern recognition, or data-driven modelling are preferred.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.

Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree with honours equivalent to

first-class honours , or a Master’s degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a Bachelor honours degree, or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Policy.



For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program, refer here.

Please note

Applicants with academic qualifications in computer science, engineering, applied mathematics, with a publication record in top tier venues such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, AAAI, IJCAI are preferred.

Additional Information About the scholarship The successful candidate will be awarded a Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (GUPRS) or an equivalent scholarship package funded through the ARC Industry Laureate Fellowship.

The 2026 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $35,656 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

EoI process All expressions of interest must be submitted to , containing:

Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship

Brief research proposal, maximum 2 pages

Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the ‘About you’ section

A curriculum vitae (CV)

Names and contact details of two referees

Closing date for expressions of interest is: Currently Open

What Griffith offers As a scholarship holder, you will study with a University that ranks among the top 2% worldwide and spans across campuses in South East Queensland. At Griffith University, we’ve worked hard to create a cu

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