CSIRO Industry PhD Scholarship - Training Humanoid Robots for High-Risk Applications using Large and Small AI Models

Griffith University
📍 Nathan, Queensland, Australia 💼 Full time 🕒 Posted July 08, 2026

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Griffith University’s School of Information and Communication Technology delivers industry-focused teaching and research across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, software engineering, robotics and digital technologies. Its researchers develop intelligent systems that address real-world challenges, supported by strong partnerships with industry, government and the wider community.

The supervisors for this PhD Project will be Dr Zhe Hou and Dr Ernest Foo.

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We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to develop trustworthy artificial intelligence for humanoid robots operating in hazardous environments. The primary focus of this role is to integrate computer vision, large and small AI models, formal reasoning, reinforcement learning, and robot control so that humanoid robots can interpret mission goals, plan safe actions, and perform complex manipulation tasks. This CSIRO In...

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Job Details

  • Location Nathan, Queensland
  • Job Type Full time
  • Category Computer Occupations
  • Posted Date July 08, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 17, 2026