PhD Scholarship: Quantum AI for Secure, Robust Models

Monash; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarship package

Candidature funding

Travel grant

Job summary

Monash University invites applications for a PhD Scholarship in Quantum-Secured AI. The candidate will be supervised by Professor Muhammad Usman in the Scalable Quantum Systems Lab at the Clayton campus, Melbourne, developing quantum AI models robust to adversarial attacks with industrial and defence applications.

This full-time scholarship lasts up to 3.5 years, with remuneration around AUD 41,100 per year (2027 rate, indexed) plus FIT candidature funding and a travel grant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with four years including a research thesis or project, with First Class Honours equivalent.
• Master’s degree with a research thesis/project equivalent to at least 25 percent of one year of full-time study, with First Class Honours.
• Meet English language requirements.
• Not have previously completed a PhD.
• Be able to commence in the year of the offer.
• Strong background in ML, deep learning, and software programming.
• Proficiency in Python and PyTorch.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel quantum AI models robust to adversarial attacks.
• Collaborate with world‑leading researchers and PhD students.
• Contribute to projects in quantum AI applications for defence and industry.
• Be part of the Scalable Quantum Systems Lab under Professor Muhammad Usman.

Skills

Machine learning

Deep learning

Software programming

Python

PyTorch

Education

Bachelor’s degree with honours

Master’s degree with research thesis

Equivalent qualification/experience

Job description

Monash University invites applications for a PhD Scholarship in Quantum-Secured AI. The candidate will be supervised by Professor Muhammad Usman in the Scalable Quantum Systems Lab at the Clayton campus, Melbourne, developing quantum AI models robust to adversarial attacks with industrial and defence applications.

This full-time scholarship lasts up to 3.5 years, with remuneration around AUD 41,100 per year (2027 rate, indexed) plus FIT candidature funding and a travel grant.