PhD Scholarships in Advanced Food Technology Research at RMIT University 2024-25

The university is looking for PhD students to study food biopolymers in order to optimize technological functionality and value addition, compare the quality of plant-based and meat-based food items, and valorize plant-based foods. The project aims to investigate how to use cutting-edge technologies for the valorization of significant food biopolymers in order to improve their technofunctionalities. 

Eligibility criteria:

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Have excellent academic background in a relevant field, including chemical engineering, polymer science, food science, food/nutrition, and chemistry.
• Have achieved first-class Honours or 2A Honours or equivalent or a Masters by Research or Masters with a research component of at least 25%.
• Be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or international student meeting the minimum English language requirements.
• Provide evidence of adequate oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary research team
• Meet RMIT’s entry requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy.

Application process:

To apply, submit the following documents to Associate Professor Asgar Farahnaky via asgar.farahnaky@rmit.edu.au:

• A cover letter (research statement)
• A copy of electronic academic transcripts
• A CV that includes any publications/awards and the contact details of two referees.

Benefits:

Eligible applicants will get a scholarship up to $31,000 per annum for three years with a possible extension of six months (full-time).

Deadline:

Applications will close once candidates are appointed.