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PhD Scholarship: Synthetic biopolymer-protein conjugates for enhanced mucosal delivery of drugs and antigens

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Your applicationOpen nowPhD Scholarship: Synthetic biopolymer-protein conjugates for enhanced mucosal delivery of drugs and antigensGriffith University · Nathan, QLD, Australia

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Company Description

Working for one of the most influential universities in Australia and the Asia–Pacific region, you will join a University that spans five physical locations in South East Queensland and all disciplines, while our network of more than 200,000 graduates extends worldwide. We have world-class facilities for micro- and nanotechnology and advanced manufacturing.

You will conduct the advanced research at the Centre for Cell Factories and Biopolymers, the centre equipped with modern bioprocessing equipment, including cell disruptors, homogenisers, bioreactors, and chromatography system. It is also located in a PC2 laboratory which is equipped with an array of instruments that enable synthetic biology of bacterial production strain.

This opportunity will be primarily based at Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Job Description

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to develop innovative biopolymer-protein conjugates for enhanced mucosal delivery of drugs and antigens. This will include electrohydrodynamic atomisation for nasal delivery.

The primary focus of this role is to design and develop functional biopolymers that target the mucosa and that are amendable toward electrohydrodynamic atomisation to overcome the current drug and antigen delivery limitations. The project aims to enhance the efficacy of biopolymer micro/nanoparticles through precise control of particle size and charge and fill the gap between the fast advancement in nasal drug and vaccine discovery and conventional ineffective delivery techniques.

Success in this role requires knowledge in design of functional polymer particles, generation of cell factories as production strains, bioprocess development and characterisation of nanomaterials before and after the nebulising process.

Qualifications

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will be able to work in bioengineering, microfluidics, and material science. You will have evidence of a passion for conducting high impact research, with strong desire to undertake research in multidisciplinary research.

  • Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
  • Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.

Please note:

  • You should have strong background in Material/Biomaterial science and experiences in design, analysis, fabrication and characterization of new material samples.

International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

  1. A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
  2. A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
  3. A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

Additional Information

About the scholarship

The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

EoI process

Please do not select the “I'm Interested” button. All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

  • Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
  • Research proposal
  • Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
  • Names of two referees

Closing date of expressions of interest: Friday 7 March 2025 at 5pm AEST

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship online.

What Griffith offers

As a scholarship holder, you will study with a University that ranks among the top 2% worldwide and spans across locations in South East Queensland. At Griffith University, we’ve worked hard to create a culture that will challenge you to be curious, creative and courageous. We also support the professional and personal development of all our HDR candidates and invest in the skills of our people. Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

Further information

For project related enquiries please contact:

Dr Van Dau

Email: [email protected]

Professor Bernd Rehm

Email: [email protected]

For administration enquiries please contact:

Griffith Graduate Research School

Email: [email protected]

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