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  • 02 Mar 2022 4:43 PM | Christine Browne (Administrator)

    A PhD Scholarship is available at the University of Sydney with Prof Chiara Neto to work on Lubricant-infused Surfaces. The candidate will receive a top-up scholarship from the NSW Defence Innovation Network, and interact directly with company MicroTau in Sydney. The project uses microfluidics, microfabrication, surface modification and marine fouling ideas to understand the mechanism of drag-reduction and anti-fouling in lubricant-infused surfaces. Closes March 11th The application form is https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/d/phd-scholarship-on-lubricant-infused-surfaces.html

  • 23 Feb 2022 9:43 AM | Christine Browne (Administrator)

    Lab of Professor Xuehua Zhang

    We invite applications for one postdoctoral fellow position to work on a project in Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The position starts immediately, and is 1 year with the possibility for renewal.

    Please see attachment for full details:

    advertisement-smart coating.pdf

  • 17 Feb 2022 5:05 PM | Christine Browne (Administrator)


  • 17 Feb 2022 10:39 AM | Christine Browne (Administrator)

    This scholarship has been established to enable an outstanding PhD scholar to undertake research for an ARC Industry Linkage Project with industry partner Dulux Australia investigating the structure and stability of polymer nanofibers in paint coatings at the University of Sydney under the supervision of Professor Gregory Warr and Professor Brian Hawkett.

    This scholarship is supported by Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship.


    For more information please see:

    https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/d/postgraduate-research-scholarship-in-colloid-and-polymer-science.html

  • 29 Oct 2021 10:11 AM | Christine Browne (Administrator)

    PhD Project - Interfacial crystallisation in food formulations

    Develop food products of the future

    Are you seeking to advance your career in food chemistry? The University of South Australia – Australia’s University of Enterprise – is offering a unique PhD project investigating lipid crystallisation in food at the Future Industries Institute (FII) in partnership with industry and collaboration with ANSTO Australian Synchrotron.

    Emulsion formulations play an important role in the taste, texture and appeal of food. This in turn is important for Australia, as the export of such products are a significant part of the national economy.

    Controlled lipid crystallisation dictates the sensory and physiochemical properties of a food emulsion product, from texture or appearance to the overall stability of the product during processing, transport and shelf life.

    In this research degree project, you will add to the formation of a comprehensive picture of the compositional, interfacial, and thermal influences on lipid crystallisation, thereby opening possibilities for new processes and food products.


    For more information please visit: https://workingatunisa.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.jati&returnToEvent=jobs.home&jobID=AA62D041-240E-4D7E-B1AE-ADAA010CD882&audienceTypeCode=UniSAHDRNoStyle&UseAudienceTypeLanguage=1


  • 08 Sep 2021 9:12 AM | Christine Browne (Administrator)

    We’re looking to hire someone with a background in the realms of colloids/wetting/soft matter no experience in food science necessary so someone from the ACIS community would be ideal.

    Fonterra’s R&D center is located in Palmerston North has about 300 staff members (~50% have PhDs) and is about 2 hours drive from Wellington.

    For more information please see the following link:

    https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2699837078/?refId=Iq9NwPQURlmp2q0FQ3K%2Faw%3D%3D


  • 26 Jul 2021 10:13 AM | Christine Browne (Administrator)

    A fully funded PhD scholarship in Chemistry is available for research into formulating and characterising reconfigurable Pickering emulsions. Pickering emulsions are metastable dispersions of immiscible liquids stabilized by nanoparticles. This project will build on recent progress we made in fusing particle-coated droplets of different, immiscible oils together into multiphase drops (https://doi.org/10.3389/fchem.2018.00213). Our aim is to investigate how to manipulate the configurations of these complex emulsions and how to control encapsulation of ingredients within fused emulsions. This is an exciting opportunity to make real breakthroughs using microscopy, scattering and rheology techniques to probe the structure and function of these new materials.

    This PhD project is part of a newly funded MacDiarmid Institute research programme on ‘Reconfigurable Systems - Towards Zero Waste’ . The successful candidate will join the School of Fundamental Sciences on the Palmerston North campus of Massey University in New Zealand.

    Eligibility

    You will have a B.Sc. Honours or M.Sc. degree (or equivalent) in chemistry, materials science or similar. Knowledge and experience in colloidal and surface chemistry techniques will be an advantage. We are seeking a highly motivated person with an excellent academic record, and able to work well in a team. You should satisfy the requirements for admission as a PhD candidate at Massey University.

    Due to Covid19 travel restrictions, we are currently only accepting applicants who are NZ or Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.

    Please check the NZ Immigration website for updates related to Covid19 restrictions on entry to New Zealand: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19 and https://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/about-massey/news/advice-on-coronavirus-outbreak/advice-on-coronavirus-outbreak_home.cfm

    Total value and tenure of scholarship

    NZD$30,000 per annum (not taxed) and includes all student fees for three (3) years.

    How to apply

    To apply, please send a copy of your CV and academic transcripts, and the names and contact details of two referees to: Associate Professor Catherine Whitby (C.P.Whitby@massey.ac.nz) with “Reconfigurable Pickering Emulsions” in the subject line.


  • 28 Jun 2021 9:36 AM | Christine Browne (Administrator)

    A position for a postdoc in the Dagastine group at The University of Melbourne, for initially a year, but funding for up to 3 years on our ARC linkage project focused on product formulation in personal care products is available. The position focuses on using colloid science to develop structure-function correlations with polymer-surfactant formulations related to hair care with a need to move to materials sourced from more sustainable feedstocks.  

    We're using a combination of colloidal science measurements, some atomic force microscopy and novel microfluidic platforms we have developed in my group for high throughput measurement of  quantities including emulsions drops interactions as well as rheology of concentrated surfactant and/or polymer mixtures.  It's a chance to have a real impact with an industrial partner in an ongoing project.  It presents the opportunity to work with industry as well as time onsite, if there is interest, and in an exciting intellectual environment collaborating with other groups on the project working across three universities.

    About the role:

    In this role you will join a team responsible for developing the next evolution in soft matter research in structure function relationships for formulations in personal care product.

    Supported through an Australian Research Council Linkage grant, working closely with an industry partner and researchers from two other major Australian Universities, this project endeavors to provide the underpinning colloid and interface science and novel methods which will drive formulations to more sustainable feedstocks.

    The entire sector needs to understand the synergistic interactions in these multicomponent mixites with high surfactant concentrations, polymer-surfactant complexes, and emulsions, without the benefit of the last 50 years of formulation experience used in current formulations.

    You will undertake research in the areas of soft matter interfaces, microfluidic flows, and the structure-function relationships in personal care product formulations. The position will be involved in measuring the rheology of surfactant and polymer mixtures as well as the interactions between droplets as a function of emulsifiers and surface-active additives through novel colloidal characterization methods and the development and operation of unique, scalable microfluidic platforms. The experimental approach will develop the underpinning fundamental science to link the interfacial and solution microstructure to the rheology and drop interaction behavior probed via high throughput measurement approaches using these microfluidic platforms.

    For a further details (including full position description) and to apply please follow the link below:

    https://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/en/job/905488/research-fellow-in-soft-matter-and-product-engineering

    Applications close 8th July 2021


  • 18 Jun 2021 11:58 AM | Christine Browne (Administrator)

    Light Scattering Techniques for Characterising Blood Platelets In Solution

    Human platelets are one of the key cell types found in whole blood. They have a primary role of halting blood flow, where they are essential to maintain the integrity of the vascular system. Blood services globally face logistic challenges due to the short shelf life: the daily demand is unpredictable, so balancing an adequate inventory without incurring excessive wastage is problematic. In 2018, ~ 150,000 units of platelets were supplied to hospitals in Australia, and approximately 9% (13,000) were not transfused due to expiry, with an estimated cost of $7.5 million. Methods for safe long-term storage could prevent large amounts of wastage and save millions of dollars per annum. When stored in the cold or cryopreserved, platelets change morphology from their resting discoid shape to a more spherical form, accompanied an increase in microparticle formation along with a range of biochemical changes. This project will develop new methods for the characterization of the platelet’s morphology and their associated microparticles using light scattering techniques and use this knowledge to develop improved long-term storage strategies for platelets. The experimental program will involve several related techniques: 1) Combined Static and Dynamic Light Scattering (MDLS). DLS is a standard technique. However, very few labs have the expertise to conduct combined multi-angle Static and Dynamic Light Scattering. CI Bryant is a world leader in the application of such techniques, from early work on MDLS for the extraction of particle size distributions, to the accurate characterization of nanoparticle shape and conformation. 2) Small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS). Small angle X-ray scattering is a powerful technique for determining the shape of particles in solution. CI Bryant has been investigating biological problems using SAXS and related techniques such as small angle neutron scattering (SANS), for his whole career, including understanding the interactions between proteins and membranes and for characterizing complex particles in solution. The PhD student will work in collaboration with a research fellow who will handle the biology and platelet preparation. The PhD student should have a good Honours degree or equivalent in Physics, Physical Chemistry, Applied Maths or Engineering.

    Other information

    • Stipend: $31,000 per annum (pro rata), for 3 years with possible extension to 3.5 years.
      Opening date: 24/02/2021
      Closing date: 30/04/2021
      Eligibility: Good Honours or Masters degree in Physics, Biophysics, Physical Chemistry or related fields.
      Suitably qualified International students who are currently residing in Australia may be eligible for a fee scholarship.

     How to apply

     Please submit the following documents to the email below:
    • A cover letter (research statement)
    • A copy of electronic academic transcripts
    • A CV that includes any publications/awards and the contact details of 2 referees.

     Contact Details: To discuss this project further and details on how to apply please contact:  Prof Gary Bryant (gary.bryant@rmit.edu.au)


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