Macquarie University PhD international awards in Developing Integrated Microdevices, Australia
Closing Date: 20 Jun 2021 11pm AEST
Description
We are currently recruiting full-time international candidates to complete a PhD in Engineering at Macquarie University. A candidate with strong engineering and biochemistry background will become a key contributor to our integrated and multidisciplinary team developing single-cell analysis technology platforms.
Candidates with a proven track record in fluidics design, microdevice development, cell culture and manipulation, chemical characterisation and analytical methods will be preferred. Candidates currently in Australia with a valid visa will be preferred. As a successful candidate you will work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment to create exciting microfluidic modules that enable high-throughput, robust and automated single-cell analysis.
The scholarship will suit candidates who desire to work collaboratively within a team of researchers with different backgrounds, solve challenging research problems, and enjoy innovative projects.
Availability
This scholarship is available to eligible international candidates to undertake a direct entry 3-year PhD program or MRes Y2 + PhD Bundle program.
Scholarship Components
The scholarship is comprised of a Tuition Fee Offset and a Living Allowance Stipend.
The value and tenure of the scholarship is an “MQRES” full-time stipend rate of $28,597 per annum (in 2021 tax-exempt for up to 3 years – indexed annually).
Contact Details
Name: Dr. Ming Li
Email: ming.li@mq.edu.au
Phone: (02) 9850 9532
How to Apply
New applicants to Macquarie University will need to complete the OnlineHDR Candidature and Scholarship Application via the Online Application System and arrange for two academic referee reports to be submitted to the Higher Degree Research Office. Further information can be found on the How to Apply page.
Current applicants with a successful candidature offer less than 12 months old and currently enrolled Macquarie University candidates:
- MUST submit an online Scholarship Only Application form with supporting documents. Please refer to a Guideline on “How to submit a Scholarship only application”.
- Include any additional documentation/research output
- MUST indicate the allocation number under the scholarship details question
- MUST include ID number and full name in email subject line (in one PDF attachment)
To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants are expected to have a record of excellent academic performance and preferably, additional relevant research experience and/or peer-reviewed research activity in line with the University’s scholarship rating guidelines. Refer to the Rating Scholarship Applicants section for more information about these guidelines.
Macquarie University will advise the successful applicant of entitlements at the time of scholarship offer.