The purpose of the scheme is to foster international collaboration by enabling PhD students to spend time at Surrey and Wollongong, with supervisors from both institutions.
Lipids are biomolecules that play important roles in structural, biophysical, energy storage and signaling functions of cells. Because cells are highly heterogenous, analyzing lipids at the single‐cell level is highly desirable across the biomedical sciences because it could lead to a better understanding of metabolic diversity amongst cell populations, potentially helping identify cells more prone to disease.
It has only recently become possible to measure lipids at the single cell level, thanks to advances in mass spectrometry instrumentation, but these methods are in their infancy and urgently require optimisation.
This PhD programe will train a student in two cutting edge approaches to single cell lipidomics – mass spectrometry imaging at Wollongong and capillary sampling at Surrey that provide complementary capabilities in terms of throughput and lipid coverage.
The student will perform optimisation of these techniques, and combine information from them to shed new insight in neurological diseases such as motor neurone disease.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
Study area: Medical Science
Student type: Domestic students, International students
Student status: Current student, Future Students
Scholarship amount
Candidates will receive a stipend scholarship and fee waiver.
The stipend scholarship will be no less than AUD $34,000, indexed annually for the term of the scholarship.
Duration
3.5 years
Application process
Applications should be submitted online, via the application form linked.
Required documents should include:
- Academic Transcripts
- A CV detailing educational background, professional experience, awards, prizes and any other achievements relevant to the field of study.
- Proof of English proficiency (for international students)
- Evidence of Achievements: Documentation of any prizes, awards, or significant research outputs that demonstrate the candidate’s excellence in their field.
- In place of a research proposal, please upload a document that includes the title of the project you are applying for, the name of the relevant supervisor, and a personal statement (max 500 words). This statement should make a compelling case for your consideration by addressing the five eligibility criteria outlined above. It should specifically detail how your previous experiences have prepared you for doctoral research and this particular project, and explain how this PhD will advance your career aspirations.
Eligibility requirements
Open to Australian and international candidates.
Candidates who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply as these criteria demonstrate their readiness and commitment to advancing knowledge within their chosen area of doctoral study.
- Academic Qualifications: Hold a 1st class Honours degree or its equivalent in a discipline relevant to the doctoral research area, or a Masters by Research degree demonstrating advanced knowledge and research capability.
- Preparedness for Doctoral Research: Provide a compelling case detailing how their academic and professional training has prepared them for the demands and challenges of doctoral research.
- Alignment with Career Aims: Articulate how the doctoral research will contribute to their long-term career aims and professional goals.
- Recognition and Achievements: Demonstrate a record of excellence, including multiple prizes, awards, or significant research outputs relevant to their academic field and indicative of their potential for significant contributions to their area of study.
- Professional Experience: Outline any professional experience and convincingly argue its relevance to their doctoral project.
Please note that international candidates must also fulfill English language requirements to be admitted to the PhD program. This generally involves achieving an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or its equivalent, with no less than 6.0 in each language domain. Refer to the Course Handbook for specific requirements pertinent to your discipline.
Application closing date
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Contact information
Graduate Research School