PhD Studentship - Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology

The Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology

The University of Queensland's Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) is a dynamic multi-disciplinary research institute dedicated to developing technology to alleviate societal problems in the areas of health, energy, manufacturing and environmental sustainability. AIBN brings together the skills of more than 450 world-class researchers complimented by an extensive suite of integrated facilities, working at the intersection of biology, chemistry, engineering and computer modelling. With a reputation for delivering translational science, AIBN conducts research at the forefront of emerging technologies, and has developed strong collaborations with leading members of industry, academia and government. AIBN goes beyond basic research to develop the growth of innovative industries for the benefit of the Queensland and Australian economies. Information about the Institute can be accessed on the Institute’s web site at http://www.aibn.uq.edu.au/.

AIBN is committed to supporting the career growth of female researchers and have a number of initiatives to support females in developing and achieving a fulfilling research career at the institute. For more information, please visit our AIBN Women in Science web site at http://www.aibn.uq.edu.au/women.

The Role

We seek a highly motivated PhD student/s to work within an Australian Research Council funded Industry Linkage Project focussed on improving agrichemical retention on plants. This project is in collaboration with Queensland University of Technology and a number of Industrial Partners. Specifically, within the AIBN, the aim of this project is to design, fabricate and validate microfluidic device platforms capable of generating, in a highly controlled manner, liquid droplets of variable volume, composition and velocity, and to then investigate their impact dynamics on a variety of surfaces, including leaves and mimics thereof.

The successful candidate will work extensively in AIBN laboratories, but will also undertake pilot work in collaborations with QUT and our industrial partners under the guidance of a multidisciplinary advisory team.

The Person

This scholarship is open to Australian citizens and international applicants. Candidates should have Honours degree (First Class or IIA) or Master Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Engineering Physics or similar, with a strong fluid mechanics / fluid physics background and experience in microfluidic device design and development. International candidates should be eligible for an International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) or external scholarship (for more information, please visit: http://www.uq.edu.au/grad-school/scholarships-and-fees).

International applicants must meet the University of Queensland's English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements, detailed at http://www.uq.edu.au/grad-school/english-language-proficiency-requirements

Remuneration

The base stipend will be at the rate of AUD $27,082 per annum (2018 rate, indexed annually), tax-free for three years with the possibility of two 6-month extensions in approved circumstances.

For further information on scholarships please refer to: https://graduate-school.uq.edu.au/scholarships

Starting date 

This PhD position will start 2018, RQ1, RQ2 or RQ3

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Professor Justin Cooper-White: j.cooperwhite@uq.edu.au

Application 

To submit an application for this role, please use the Apply button below. It is mandatory that all applicants MUST supply the following documents: Cover letter, your detailed resume and complete academic records (including GPA scores/grades, and grading scale details).