Build Safer Multilingual AI for Emergency Care: CSIRO–UNSW Industry PhD

Help shape the future of equitable emergency care. This funded CSIRO–UNSW Industry PhD will advance TRIBOT, a multilingual AI research prototype designed to support communication between Arabic-speaking patients and Emergency Department triage nurses.

The candidate will develop and evaluate real-time AI language-processing systems and clinical safety-monitoring methods, working across artificial intelligence, digital health, emergency medicine and industry.

The project offers hands-on experience in responsible AI, simulation-based evaluation and human–AI interaction, with a competitive four-year scholarship and industry top-up available to eligible domestic applicants.

Deadline

Open until filled. Applications received by 31 October 2026 will receive first consideration. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Scholarship amount

$48,071 per annum in 2026, indexed at 3% annually, for a maximum of four years.

Eligibility

This opportunity is only open to domestic candidates (Australian citizens and permanent residents). 

How to Apply

Please email your expression of interest to Dr Padmanesan Narasimhan at padmanesan@unsw.edu.au with the subject line “Expression of Interest – TRIBOT CSIRO Industry PhD”. Please include your CV, academic transcripts, a one-page statement outlining your interest in the project and relevant experience, and confirmation that you meet the domestic applicant eligibility requirements. Applications must be received by 31 October 2026.