PhD Scholarship studying new sustainable bioplastic/cellulose materials
Job No.: 639534
Faculty/Portfolio: Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment (with potential for extension for a further 6 months)
Main Supervisor: Associate Professor Victoria Haritos
Remuneration: $30,000 p.a. full-time rate (pro-rata)
The Opportunity
Expressions of interest are sought from outstanding candidates for PhD study in Chemical and Biological Engineering.
We have a scholarship available for a suitably qualified PhD student at the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Monash University to study new materials composed of cellulose and bioplastics that improve the functional characteristics of their components. Furthermore, the candidate will apply sustainable methods to generate new materials using low energy and green chemistry approaches.
We envisage that the candidate will make extensive use of cellulose processing and analytical and functional testing methods to prepare and characterise the new materials. The candidate will work in a world-class technology-based research, development and training environment enabling sustainable innovation for a competitive Australian bio-manufacturing industry.
The candidate will undertake a research project to fulfil requirements for a PhD, including publishing journal articles and work alongside industry partners that developing applications and markets for fully biodegradable plastics in Australia.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have graduated from a 4 year degree in a suitable discipline achieving H1 equivalent or upper 2 combined with relevant experience
- Fulfil Monash University’s postgraduate entry requirements .
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Applicants must show excellent communication and inter-personal skills, and the ability to conduct self-motivated research. They should have research-based Honours or Masters Degree (or equivalent) in the relevant research areas.
Note: applicants who already hold a PhD will not be considered.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed over zoom if needed. The interviews will be conducted in English.
Candidate Requirements
Applicants will be considered provided that they fulfil the criteria for PhD admission at Monash University and demonstrate excellent research capability. Details of the relevant requirements are available at www.monash.edu/graduate-research/future-students/apply .
Submit an Expression of Interest
EOIs shall comprise:
A cover letter that includes a brief statement of the applicant's suitability
- A curriculum vitae, including a list of published works
- A full statement of academic record, supported by scanned copies of relevant certified documentation
- Contact details of two academic referees
- Evidence of English-language proficiency (international applicants only)
Please submit this Expression of Interest (EOI) form , preferably in the form of a single PDF attachment
Enquiries
Associate Professor Victoria Haritos, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, [email protected]
Closing Date
Wednesday 31 August 2022, 11:55pm AEST or as soon as the right candidate is found (no earlier than Wednesday 3 August 2022, 11:55pm AEST)
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