PhD scholarship in mRNA-lipid nanoparticle technology at RMIT University 2024/25

The goal of this ARC Discovery project is to clarify the complexation mechanisms and formulation of mRNA-lipid nanoparticles in order to create next-generation mRNA-based medicines and vaccines.

Eligibility criteria:

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Have a bachelor's degree with honors that requires at least 4 years of full-time study in a relevant field. 
• Have a thesis, additional research projects, or courses on research technique that make up at least 25% of a full-time (or equivalent part-time) academic year.
• Have completed at least final year with a distinction average.
• Have a master's degree with a research component that accounted for at least 25% of a full-time (or equivalent part-time) academic year, OR
• Have a master's degree without a research component with a high distinction average.
• Have evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the ADVC RT&D.

Application process:

To apply, submit the following documents to main supervisor Dr Jiali (Maggie) Zhai: maggie.zhai@rmit.edu.au:

• CV
• Cover letter

Benefits:

Successful applicants will get a scholarship of $34,841, for 3 years with the possibility of a 6 months extension.