Hybrid Diamond Sensing for Smart Wound Dressing

This PhD scholarship is part of a NHMRC-funded project to develop a smart dressing that can monitor a wound for signs of infection like an ‘early warning’ system.

This scholarship is ideally suited for an enthusiastic PhD student to work on a multidisciplinary project between nanomaterials science, optical imaging and biology that aims to use fluorescent nanodiamonds for temperature sensing.

Candidates with a background in physics, chemistry or biotechnology, ideally with experience in nanotechnology and fluorescence microscopy are encouraged to apply.

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

• have a first-class Honours or equivalent in physics, chemistry, nanotechnology, biotechnology or related disciplines
• be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or an international student meeting the minimum English language requirements
• provide evidence of good oral and written communication skills
• demonstrate the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary research team
• meet RMIT University’s entry requirements for the Higher Degree by Research programs.