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Advancing nanomaterials for improved wound dressings

Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD scholarship at Macquarie University, supported through an industry partnership between Macquarie University and Medisa Pty Ltd.

This scholarship is in collaboration between MQ and Medisa Pty Ltd (industry partner) aims to develop a nanomaterial-based wound dressings to address the multifactorial challenges of chronic wounds, such as diabetic ulcers, by enhancing antimicrobial activity, controlled drug delivery, and cellular regeneration. Both domestic or international candidates are encouraged to apply.

Key details

  • 20247213
  • PhD
  • Applications close on 30 February 2025 at 11pm
  • Domestic
  • Engineering, medicine and health, science
  • $38,500 p.a.

About the scholarship

The scholarship is for a research project titled "Advancing nanomaterials for improved wound dressings in chronic wound care". The project aims to develop and optimise nanomaterial-based wound dressings tailored to address the multifactorial challenges of chronic wounds, such as diabetic ulcers, by enhancing antimicrobial activity, improving oxygenation, enabling controlled drug delivery, and supporting cellular regeneration.

We seek candidates with background in materials science, biomedical engineering, or a related field, with an interest in applying innovative nanotechnology to address real-world healthcare challenges. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with both academic supervisors and industry experts, gaining valuable interdisciplinary and translational research experience.

Key responsibilities include

  1. conducting research to design and develop advanced nanomaterials for wound care applications
  2. optimising material properties to improve wound healing outcomes, including infection control and tissue regeneration
  3. collaborating with industry partners to ensure practical implementation and scalability of the developed technologies
  4. presenting findings at project meetings, academic conferences, and in peer-reviewed journals.

This scholarship provides a stipend to support living expenses, jointly funded by Medisa Pty Ltd and Macquarie University. Additional funding for conference travel and research-related expenses may also be available.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates passionate about innovative biomedical solutions to work on impactful research that bridges academia and industry.

Availability

This scholarship is available to eligible candidates to undertake a direct entry three-year PhD program.

Components

The scholarship comprises:

  • a tuition fee offset/scholarship
  • a living allowance stipend.

The value of each stipend scholarship is $38,500 per annum (full time, indexed) for three years.

How to apply

Send a targeted cover letter and an up-to-date CV to Professor Mohsen Asadnia before submitting your application.