ROAD | research on architectural design Scholarship Description

Project: Joint project between the Schools of Architecture and

Civil Engineering
Value: Approximately AUD$25,000 per annum tax-free,
equivalent of APA rate in the calendar year that enrolment

PHD commences
Duration: Three years fulltime with option to extend for six-

SCHOLARSHIP: months
Supervisors: Professor José Torero & Professor Luis Feduchi

TALL TIMBER Overview

BUILDINGS A joint opportunity exists with the Centre for Research on

Architectural Design (ROAD), within the School of Architecture,
and the School of Civil Engineering, to conduct research on
Brief Call for Applicants medium-to-high-rise timber-framed (tall timber) buildings.
Applications are currently being accepted for a scholarship in
a research higher degree program for a promising candidate
interested in pursuing research on an advanced level.

Background

The use of timber in building structures has long been a part

of Australian architectural and engineering tradition, however
contemporary practice and regulatory building codes have
often restricted the continuation and development of this
unique structural typology beyond a low-rise scale. Building
on emerging international research investigating the use of
timber in the structure of medium- to high-rise architecture,
this project will seek to test the viability of its reintroduction
through design research by proposing a benchmark project
that illustrates the re-emergence of this building technology.
The scholarship will be a collaboration guided by experts from
both the field of architecture and engineering, exploring the
implementation of cutting edge structural technologies that
have the potential to revolutionise the environmental impact of
the architectural and construction industries.

ROAD promotes and conducts research in various areas

of architectural and urban design. For a full list of areas of
research refer to the ROAD website at http://www.uqroad.
com/

Within the School of Architecture and the School of Civil

Engineering there is a wide body of research being addressed
by Research Higher Degree candidates. To gain an idea of the
range of projects being undertaken currently please visit:

—http://www.architecture.uq.edu.au/Research/
PostgraduateResearch/CurrentResearchHigherDegreeProjects.
aspx
School of Architecture —http://www.civil.uq.edu.au/current-research-higher-degree
The Scholarship is intended to match the Australian
Postgraduate Awards (APA) conditions, and as such is
available for a period of three years, with a possible extension
of six months, for a research doctorate degree. Students may
be eligible for a relocation allowance in addition to the annual
stipend for the cost of relocating themselves, their spouse
and dependants to a new place of residence where this is
necessary to enable the student to undertake the doctorate.
Eligibility
To be eligible to receive a scholarship, you must satisfy the
requirements for entering the PhD program at UQ and be
accepted into the RHD program. See http://www.uq.edu.au/
grad-school/how-to-apply
The scholarship is open to both domestic and international
students, however it is intended to cover living costs rather
than tuition fees. If the applicant is an international student, it
is recommended that they hold an International Postgraduate
Research Scholarships (IPRS) or equivalent to cover tuition.
The IPRS is awarded to outstanding international research
higher degree students to cover tuition fees and Overseas
Student Health Cover (OSHC). More information on applying
for an IPRS can be found here: http://www.uq.edu.au/grad-
school/iprs-150679
—Experience with the design of timber construction systems
—Interest in innovative life safety systems in the built
environment
—Awareness of current international architectural design
practice
Candidates will be required to enrol in a PhD program, and will
sign a letter of offer regulating the starting date and duration of
the study period.
Applications and Enquiries
To apply please send an Expression of Interest letter detailing
your interest, relevant experience and suitability for the role
along with a CV and a portfolio of your work to Professor Luis
Feduchi l.feduchi@uq.edu.au & Professor José Torero j.torero@
uq.edu.au . Contact details for two referees will be requested
upon notice of shortlisting.
For further enquiries on the project and please contact
Professor Feduchi at the above email.
Application Closing Date
07 October 2013

Successful applicants may not be in receipt of an equivalent

award, scholarship (excluding IPRS) or salary providing a
benefit greater than 75% of the Australian Postgraduate
Awards (APA) stipend rate to undertake the RHD program.
http://www.innovation.gov.au/research/researchblockgrants/
pages/australianpostgraduateawards.aspx

In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements above, the

following project selection criteria will also apply:

Essential

—Applicant must provide an accomplished portfolio of

architectural design work

—Applicant must have relevant practical experience and

demonstrated design skills

—Applicant must have proficiency in CAD software

—Applicant must also have an interest in research on

architectural design and in timber construction systems

Desirable

—Registration as an Architect, either domestically or

internationally