Apply your advanced engineering skills to an industry focused research project and develop solutions to existing and emerging civil and infrastructure engineering problems. The School of Engineering conducts research in a broad spectrum of topics with the overall vision of delivering sustainability, longevity and efficiency of infrastructure essential for the 21st century. Our research strengths are in the fields of: asset management and decision making for optimized management of infrastructure challenges in supporting infrastructure in reactive and unsaturated soils design of new material and structural forms and optimization innovative and sustainable materials predicting remaining life of structures including bridges, buildings, tunnels and underground utilities considering changes in climate strengthening of structures using innovative techniques sustainable construction You can select from existing applied research projects that are well supported by industry. These projects will deliver fundamental research leading to innovative new products, processes and knowledge. You will be closely supervised while you work on a project within one of the following research areas: computational mechanics construction engineering construction management construction materials geotechnical engineering high-strength and high-performance concrete infrastructure maintenance and management structural engineering structural optimisation transport engineering water systems engineering and water resources International student visa holders can only study full-time. Electives and program structure You will complete this program under academic supervision. The PhD program is structured to enable you to: complete a compulsory research methods course receive training in research integrity and ethics select studies in qualitative and quantitative research techniques complete a thesis/project which demonstrates your original contribution to the field and your ability to communicate complex or original research for peers and the community to an international standard You are required to complete: Research integrity online modules Research integrity Copyright and intellectual property Research methods for engineering and related disciplines Research methods courses step you through the literature review and preparing your research proposal for confirmation of candidature. They are taught in large discipline groups. You may need to complete an ethics module to ensure your research is ethical and responsible. Research techniques You may elect to take (where relevant) electives in qualitative or quantitative research techniques once data collection has begun. You can use your own data to explore different research analysis techniques. Your supervisor will help you decide when you should take these electives. Career You will be able to pursue an academic career in a university or be employed in senior leadership and management positions in government, scientific and industrial research laboratories.