Fibre-based electrofluidics

Fibre-based electrofluidics of functional gold-nanoparticles for biodiagnostic applications

Degree type

PhD

Closing date

1 June 2024

Campus

Hobart

Citizenship requirement

Domestic

About the research project

This project seeks to advance recent breakthroughs achieved here at UTAS in the separation, isolation and concentration of gold-nanoparticles upon thread and fibre-based electrofluidic platforms, and develop new and highly sensitive and selective bio-diagnostic assays. The project is an extensive of a research program on thread-based separations of small molecules which began in 2014, and which has recently been supported via two UTAS-led patent applications for this platform technology. The project seeks to apply this novel approach to the on-thread/fibre separation and concentration of bio-liogand functionalised gold nanoparticles, which themselves are applied to the trapping, isolation and enhanced detection of target 'marker' biomolecules.

Primary Supervisor

Meet Prof Brett Paull

Funding

Applicants will be considered for a Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship or Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS) which, if successful, provides:

  • a living allowance stipend of $32,192 per annum (2024 rate, indexed annually) for 3.5 years
  • a relocation allowance of up to $2,000
  • a tuition fees offset covering the cost of tuition fees for up to four years (domestic applicants only)

If successful, international applicants will receive a University of Tasmania Fees Offset for up to four years.

As part of the application process you may indicate if you do not wish to be considered for scholarship funding.

Other funding opportunities and fees

For further information regarding other scholarships on offer, and the various fees of undertaking a research degree, please visit our Scholarships and fees on research degrees page.

Eligibility

Applicants should review the Higher Degree by Research minimum entry requirements.

Ensure your eligibility for the scholarship round by referring to our Key Dates.

Additional eligibility criteria specific to this project/scholarship:

  • Applicants must be able to undertake the project on-campus

Selection Criteria

The project is competitively assessed and awarded.  Selection is based on academic merit and suitability to the project as determined by the College.

Additional essential selection criteria specific to this project:

  • Research experience in separation science and/or materials chemistry, and 1st class BSc (Hons) and/or MSc degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, or bioanalytical sciences (or closely related field)

Additional desirable selection criteria specific to this project:

  • A Masters degree by research in relevant field with associated research publications

Application process

  1. Select your project, and check that you meet the eligibility and selection criteria, including citizenship;
  2. Contact Prof Brett Paull to discuss your suitability and the project's requirements; and
  3. In your application:
    • Copy and paste the title of the project from this advertisement into your application. If you don’t correctly do this your application may be rejected.
    • Submit a signed supervisory support form, a CV including contact details of 2 referees and your project research proposal.
  4. Apply prior to 1 June 2024.

Full details of the application process can be found under the 'How to apply' section of the Research Degrees website.

Following the closing date applications will be assessed within the College. Applicants should expect to receive notification of the outcome by email by the advertised outcome date.

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