Degree type
PhD
Closing date
1 February 2025
Campus
Launceston
Citizenship requirement
Domestic / International
Scholarship
$40,581pa for 3.5 years
About the research project
This project aims to develop safe, effective, rapid, and reliable chemical extraction techniques for food and food safety analysis and couple them online and/or at-line with gas chromatography. Today's laboratories have precise measurement equipment that is let down by errors in sample preparation because this important element has been overlooked for too long. The HDR researcher will hyphenate robotic sample preparation with multidimensional chromatographic approaches to develop automated workflows to free laboratory personnel from menial, repetitive, hazardous laboratory activities. They will develop new optimisation strategies for robotic automation to increase efficiency and efficacy of sample preparation. The project's outcomes will contribute to sustainable, resilient laboratories in step with the global shift towards robotics and smart technology and will play an important role in underpinning innovation and safety in our future food industries
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Funding
The successful applicant will receive a scholarship which provides:
- a living allowance stipend co-funded by ARC ITTC of $40,581 per annum (2025 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 Scholarships and fees.
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:
- chemical extraction
- instrumental analysis
- experimental design (eg minitab)
Application process
- Select your project, and check that you meet the eligibility and selection criteria, including citizenship;
- Contact Prof Robert Shellie to discuss your suitability and the project's requirements; and
- 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.
- Apply prior to 1 February 2025.
Full details of the application process can be found under the 'How to apply' section at Research degrees.
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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