This project is closed.
Project summary
- Program
- PhD
- Location
- St Lucia
- Research area
- Chemical sciences, Engineering
Project description
Characterising metabolites in single cell scale will provide valuable insight into the functionality of individual cell, and reveal mechanisms that cannot be observed in bulk cell analysis. To address the existing challenges in this area, this project aims to develop the first carbon-assisted nanostructure-initiator mass spectrometry platform, which uses an innovative carbon material with a carefully designed nanostructure to enhance the detection efficiency. Expected outcomes include the development of a revolutionised MS platform for single-cell metabolomics analysis, and valuable intellectual property of commercial interest to provide economic benefit to Australia through technology advancement.
The PhD student will be trained for fabricating and characterizing the nanoparticles, and performing the platform validation under my supervision to execute the DECRA project and achieve the three aims as outlined in the project description.
Scholarship
This is an Earmarked scholarship project that aligns with a recently awarded Australian Government grant.
The scholarship includes:
- living stipend of $35,000 per annum tax free (2024 rate), indexed annually
- your tuition fees covered
- single overseas student health cover (OSHC).
Learn more about the Earmarked scholarship.
Supervisor
Principal supervisor
You must contact the principal supervisor for this project to discuss your interest. You should only complete the online application after you have reached agreement on supervision.
Always make sure you are approaching your potential supervisor in a professional way. We have provided some guidelines for you on how to contact a supervisor.
Preferred educational background
Your application will be assessed on a competitive basis.
We take into account your:
- previous academic record
- publication record
- honours and awards
- employment history
A working knowledge of material science, nanotechnology, biomedical science, pharmaceutics and drug delivery would be of benefit to someone working on this project.
You will demonstrate academic achievement in the field/s of functional materials and their bioapplications and the potential for scholastic success.
A background or knowledge of chemistry, pharmaceutics and nanotechnology is highly desirable.
How to apply
This project requires candidates to commence no later than Research Quarter 1, 2025. To allow time for your application to be processed, we recommend applying no later than 30 September, 2024 30 June, 2024.
You can start in an earlier research quarter. See application dates.
Before you apply
- Check your eligibility for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
- Prepare your documentation.
- Contact Dr Chang Lei (c.lei1@uq.edu.au) to discuss your interest and suitability.
When you apply
You apply for this scholarship when you submit an application for a PhD. You don’t need to submit a separate scholarship application.
In your application ensure that under the ‘Scholarships and collaborative study’ section you select:
- My higher degree is not collaborative
- I am applying for, or have been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship
- UQ Earmarked Scholarship type.