Organisation / Company: The University of Melbourne
Department: School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering - School of Computing and Information Systems
Research Field: Engineering » Chemical engineering
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: PhD Positions
Country: Australia
Application Deadline: 31 Jan 2025 - 00:00 (Australia / Melbourne)
Type of Contract: To be defined
Job Status: Full-time
Offer Description
A student is sought for an industrially focused PhD project on the application of mammalian cell models to optimise nutrient delivery during cultivation within the ARC Research Hub for Digital Bioprocess Development. The student will develop and use mathematical models of mammalian cell systems and related digital tools to better understand the impact of process conditions including culture media, in the industrial production of therapeutic proteins.
The successful student will have a sound understanding of the fundamentals of chemical or biochemical engineering and cellular biology, and be able to effectively communicate with academic and industrial teams. They will be interested in applying Python / MATLAB programming to develop digital models and have experience in, or willingness to learn, the design and execution of controlled cell culture experiments. Knowledge of mammalian cell culture, and experience with industry projects is advantageous but not a requirement. The successful candidate will be diligent and passionate about research.
Supervisors: Prof. Greg Martin, Prof. Sally Gras, Dr. Bhagya Yatipanthalawa
Sponsors: Australian Research Council, CSL Innovation and University of Melbourne.
Keywords: Bioprocessing; Mathematical modelling; Mammalian cell culture
Discipline: Chemical Engineering
Research Centre: The Digital Bioprocess Development Hub
Requirements:
Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent; Master Degree or equivalent
Languages: ENGLISH
Additional Information
Selection Process: Applications will be assessed as they are received and the position may be filled prior to the application deadline. Do not delay, submit an application today!
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