PhD Scholarship - Next generation protein-based materials

Who it is for

• Purification of silk proteins for next generation protein-based materials Applications will remain open until a candidate has been appointed Supporting a PhD candidate to develop a new method to purify silk proteins using liquid chromatography.
• Key details Project supervisorDr Ben AllardyceDeakin school and facultyInstitute for Frontier Materials Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built EnvironmentLocationGeelong Waurn Ponds Campus Value and duration This scholarship is available over three years and offers:a stipend of $37,450 per annum tax exempt (2026 rate)For international students,
• the awardee will also receive:tuition fees offset for the duration of four yearssingle Overseas Student Health Cover policy for the duration of the student visa.
• Research aim This PhD project aims to develop a new method to purify silk proteins using liquid chromatography.
• If successful, it could create a new class of "chromatographically degummed" silk proteins.
• It will study the properties and interactions of these extracted proteins compared with conventionally processed silk.
• The project is only possible thanks to a recent breakthrough made by the Deakin silk research team, which developed a new method to re-solubilise silk fibres.If successful, this could lead to next generation silk-based materials with outstanding mechanical properties.
• Understanding the properties of the extracted proteins in their undegraded state will also help to answer key questions about how silkworms can spin fi ||| Am I eligible?
• To be eligible you must:meet Deakin's PhD entry requirementsenrol full timehold an honour's degree (first class) or an equivalent standard master's degree with a substantial research componentPlease refer to the research degree entry pathways page for further information.Additional desirable criteria include:a background in chemistry,
• biology or materials science, experience in protein biochemistry is highly desirable.
• Ready to apply?
• Please email your CV, academic transcript and example of written work, such as journal article, report or student assignment, to Dr Ben Allardyce.
• Your CV should highlight your skills, education, publications and relevant work experience.
• If successful, you will be invited to submit a formal application.
• Email Dr Ben Allardyce Research degree entry requirements Set yourself up for success.
• Each type of Deakin research degree has specific entry requirements designed to ensure that graduate researchers are well prepared for the challenges of advanced study.
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