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PhD Scholarship, The School of Chemical Engineering

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Australia
Closing date
Sep 26, 2016

Job Details

The School of Chemical Engineering

The School of Chemical Engineering is an international leader in the chemical engineering field and has an excellent international reputation which has been built over four decades at the University. With 35 academic staff, including 17 professors, the School provides quality programs and leadership in chemical engineering education, research and development, and expert consulting to support the process industries.

UQ Chemical Engineering was ranked in the top 16 worldwide in the 2012 QS subject rankings for chemical engineering and was the top ranking school in Australia. It was also given the highest score awarded for chemical engineering in Australia in the recent ERA study.

Information about the Faculty and the School may be accessed on the Faculty's web site at http://www.uq.edu.au/eait.

The project

This PhD position will align with current research developing methodologies to measure the properties of thickened fluids used for people with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). The scope will include developing an understanding of which rheological parameters of thickened fluids (also including liquefied foods and purees) are most relevant for the treatment of dysphagia and hence inform the developing worldwide standardisation process.

It is anticipated that some finite element modelling of the flow of these fluids through either teats for infant feeds or potential measuring devices will be included. Opportunities to interact with clinicians working in this area will also be possible.

The project is supported by Nestlé Healthcare Nutrition.

The person

The applicants should meet the PhD entry requirements of the UQ graduate school (http://www.uq.edu.au/grad-school/our-research-degrees), and be eligible to be considered a domestic student (Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia).

Applicants should have a background in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines. Skills in rheology, fluid mechanics/modelling, and quantitative analysis of research results are desirable.  

Remuneration

This is a full-time PhD position. The candidate will be expected to apply for an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) or equivalent funding (see www.uq.edu.au/grad-school/scholarships-and-fees). The current APA scholarship rate is AUD$26,288 per annum (2016 rate, indexed annually) tax-free for three years, with a possible six month extension in approved circumstances.

Assistance with the application process will be provided. Postgraduate scholarships are awarded competitively, based on merit, to students of exceptional research potential undertaking a research higher degree. This appointment is conditional upon the applicant receiving an APA Scholarship or equivalent.

Additionally UQ also offers the opportunity for paid tutoring for research students.

Position Description

 499370_3018201_PhD Scholarship.pdf

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Dr Timothy Nicholson on +61 7 3365 4081 or t.m.nicholson@uq.edu.au.

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume/CV and complete academic records (including grades/GPA scores, and grading scale details).

For information on completing the application process click here.

Reference: 499370

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