PhD / Research Project Opportunities
Looking for PhD, Honours, Masters, Summer Internship opportunities? Like the sort of research we do? Like the sound of joint projects (and potentially double degrees) with great international labs?
Get in touch! We’d love to hear from you. Please contact me on my Murdoch University email address (see my MU page)
Scholarships are available, either through funded projects or through Murdoch’s competitive applications (see some information here). Double degree arrangements (e.g. between European unis and Murdoch are possible, depending on projects)
PhD project Molecular simulations and field theory with Niels Bohr Institute Copenhagen
A hybrid particle and field-based soft matter simulation setup
We are looking for a dedicated Phd-student for a joint project between Murdoch University in Perth, Australia, and the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
The aim of the project is to develop a hybrid particle and field-based soft matter simulation setup to study self-assembly of complex block copolymer systems. We want to combine the flexibility and dynamics of direct particle based simulation methods with the parameter optimization capabilities of self-consistent field theory. The candidate must possess strong coding skills and a background in physics or nanoscience, and a strong interest in molecular simulation or field theoretic methods. Click here for more information.
PhD project granular simulations with CSIRO Data61 Melbourne
From landslides to granular hoppers: can local structure metrics predict flow properties of granular materials?
The flow of granular materials are relevant to any industrial transport process of particulate matter – from minerals and sand to powders and pharmaceutical pills. Flow phenomena of loose or compacted granular materials are also important on the geophysical scale, in landslides, dunes or erosion processes. This proposed PhD thesis project uses state-of-the-art simulation methods for simulating granular flows to address some fundamental questions relating particle shape to flow properties. Click here for more details.
Bio-inspired materials for 3D printed materials
Many biological tissues and materials exhibit elaborate and beautiful structures and designs at microscopic scales that are visible in X-ray or electron microscopy or tomography studies. Many of these have functionality that has been refined through millions of years of evolution, leading to efficient and effective solutions. Biomimetics and biomimicry attempt to harness some of biology’s features for material design solutions, including in 3D printing and other free-form fabrication methods. This project proposes to explore biological material structure in butterflies, beetles, crustaceans, corals, plants or other organisms through microscopy or tomography studies and to replicate the structural forms in 3D printing for material analysis. There is flexibility within this project as to the specific organism studied and as to choice of focus on microscopy, material design or biological function.
