PhD Scholarship: Biomedical Engineering and Bone Regeneration

2 months ago


Southport, Australia Griffith University Full time
Job Description

We are currently looking for two full time PhD candidates to perform cutting-edge research in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine & dentistry, stem cells and biomaterials.

The successful candidates will be working under the direct supervision of Distinguished Professor Yin Xiao. During the course of the PhD, the candidates will drive a research project that extends current knowledge about tissue (e.g., bone) regeneration or in a related areas mentioned above.

It is expected that the new basic knowledge generated will contribute to high-quality publications and potential clinical translation. Travel to national and international conferences will be available to the successful candidates.

This research project will be performed in the facilities at Griffith University Gold Coast campus.

Qualifications

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background.

  • Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
  • Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the  HDR Scholarship Procedure .  For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here .

Please note :

Ideally you will also have (not necessary but preferred):

  • Experience in tissue regeneration research
  • Experience in immunology research
  • Experience in cell molecular biology

International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

  1. A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
  2. A minimum score of on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
  3. A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19



  • Southport, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Job Description We are currently looking for two full time PhD candidates to perform cutting-edge research in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine & dentistry, stem cells and biomaterials. The successful candidates will be working under the direct supervision of Distinguished Professor Yin Xiao. During the course of the PhD, the candidates will...


  • Southport, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Company DescriptionAbout usGriffith Health is one of Australia’s leading health educators. Through leadership and innovation in teaching, research and community engagement, Griffith Health helps to create sustained improvement in health and healthcare for local, national and international communities. Griffith Health students benefit from award-winning...


  • Southport, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Company DescriptionAbout usGriffith Health is one of Australia’s leading health educators. Through leadership and innovation in teaching, research and community engagement, Griffith Health helps to create sustained improvement in health and healthcare for local, national and international communities. Griffith Health students benefit from award-winning...


  • Southport, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Job DescriptionExpressions of interest are sought from applicants wishing to complete a Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) at Griffith University (Gold Coast campus), Australia. Applicants would be co-supervised by, and integrated into the research programs of Griffith Health Clinical Science academics Dr Jayishni Maharaj and Prof Jim Woodburn. Collectively,...


  • Southport, Australia Griffith University Full time

    **Company Description** About us** The Griffith Centre of Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering (GCORE) is situated within the Menzies Health Institute Queensland at Griffith University. The main research areas of GCORE are neuromusculoskeletal biomechanics and orthopaedics, with focus on the development and use of disruptive technologies to enable...


  • Southport, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Company Description **About us** The Griffith Centre of Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering (GCORE) is situated within the Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University. The main research areas of GCORE are neuromusculoskeletal engineering and orthopaedics, with focus on the development and use of disruptive technologies to enable...


  • Southport, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Company Description **About us** The Griffith Centre of Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering (GCORE) is situated within the Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University. The main research areas of GCORE are neuromusculoskeletal engineering and orthopaedics, with focus on the development and use of disruptive technologies to enable...


  • Southport, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Job Description We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to undertake analyses of EBV markers in the STOP-MS trial of anti-EBV therapies for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. The primary focus of this role is to assess the effect of anti-EBV therapies on markers of EBV activity (EBNA1 antibody levels and salivary viral shedding) in a cohort of...


  • Southport, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Company DescriptionAbout the CompanyThe National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases (NCNED) at the Griffith Health Centre on the Gold Coast is leading a research program on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and long COVID. ME/CFS is a condition that affects millions worldwide with many neurological symptoms. The NCNED...


  • Southport, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Company DescriptionAbout usThe National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases (NCNED) is a world-class research facility focusing on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and long COVID.Our research is world-leading in the area of identification of the pathology, development of a screen/diagnostic test and drug treatments for...


  • Southport, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Job Description We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to develop neuroimaging methods to understand the pathophysiology of ME/CFS and long COVID in addition to characterisation of pharmacotherapeutic actions of repurposed pharmacotherapeutics during clinical trials. This project focuses on mapping tissue microstructural changes using Quantitative...


  • Southport, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Job Description We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to develop neuroimaging methods to understand the pathophysiology of ME/CFS and long COVID in addition to characterisation of pharmacotherapeutic actions of repurposed pharmacotherapeutics during clinical trials. This project focuses on mapping tissue microstructural changes using Quantitative...


  • Southport, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Job Description We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to develop neuroimaging methods to understand the pathophysiology of ME/CFS and long COVID in addition to characterisation of pharmacotherapeutic actions of repurposed pharmacotherapeutics during clinical trials. This project focuses on mapping tissue microstructural changes using Quantitative...

  • Civil Engineer

    4 weeks ago


    Southport, Australia Arcadis Full time

    Work with enthusiastic, high performing team delivering great results; Join a company that truly values its people, offering professional memberships and global project exposure; Genuine flex working opportunities including hybrid working and part time hours. As an Arcadian, you already help us deliver world leading sustainable design, engineering,...

  • Civil Engineer

    3 weeks ago


    Southport, Australia Arcadis Full time

    Work with enthusiastic, high performing team delivering great results; Join a company that truly values its people, offering professional memberships and global project exposure; Genuine flex working opportunities including hybrid working and part time hours. As an Arcadian, you already help us deliver world leading sustainable design, engineering,...


  • Southport, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Company DescriptionAbout usThe National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases (NCNED) is a world-class research facility focusing on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).Our research is world-leading in the area of identification of the pathology, development of a screen/diagnostic test and drug treatments for ME/CFS...


  • Southport, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Job Description The primary focus of this role is to elucidate the role of transient receptor potential (TRP) ion channels in the pathophysiology of ME/CFS and long COVID and as a potential pharmacotherapeutic target for treatment. Further, the NCNED will embark on a clinical trial to assess the efficacy of repurposed treatments on TRP ion channel...


  • Southport, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Job Description The primary focus of this role is to elucidate the role of transient receptor potential (TRP) ion channels in the pathophysiology of ME/CFS and long COVID and as a potential pharmacotherapeutic target for treatment. Further, the NCNED will embark on a clinical trial to assess the efficacy of repurposed treatments on TRP ion channel...


  • Southport, Australia Griffith University Full time

    Job Description The primary focus of this role is to elucidate the role of transient receptor potential (TRP) ion channels in the pathophysiology of ME/CFS and long COVID and as a potential pharmacotherapeutic target for treatment. Further, the NCNED will embark on a clinical trial to assess the efficacy of repurposed treatments on TRP ion channel...

  • Civil Engineer

    6 days ago


    Southport, Australia Arcadis Full time

    Work with enthusiastic, high performing team delivering great results; Join a company that truly values its people, offering professional memberships and global project exposure; Genuine flex working opportunities including hybrid working and part time hours. As an Arcadian, you already help us deliver world leading sustainable design, engineering, and...