PhD Scholarships: Human in the loop evaluation of bone strain during rehabilitation - Southport, Australia - Griffith University

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The School of Engineering and Built Environment encompasses a comprehensive research environment with a broad network of specialists across engineering, aviation and architectural fields. It fosters a culture where we empower future generations to deliver creative and intelligent solutions that aim to tackle the challenges of the 21st century, and we are looking for qualified and motivated individuals for PhD scholarship positions.

One of Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM). The School of Engineering and Buil Environment would encourage women in STEM to apply.

The successful PhD candidate will also be associated with Griffith University's Advanced Design and Manufacturing Technologies (ADaPT) Institute. ADaPT research is unique by breaking down barriers between silo disciplines, and research collaborators to identify and provide solutions that integrate expertise in engineering, design, sciences and medical fields to enable product development and services that are valued by industry partners. Our associated research projects centre on bespoke instrumentation and class-leading equipment in advanced manufacturing, enabling problem-solving in a manner unlike most other academic research environments.

Job Description

Bone responds to its mechanical environment, which is determined by muscle forces and interaction with the world. Loss of bone quality is associated to underloading, affecting ageing individuals, people returning from space flight, and people with paralysis. While it is not possible to perform in vivo measures of stress and strain applied to bone, computational modeling and simulation can be used to better understand the effect of exercise and rehabilitation on bone health and bone adaptation. This project focuses on the development of human in the loop computational models, with the aim of controlling non-invasive bionic devices to optimise the mechanical environment of bones.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about technology in rehabilitation, specifically human biomechanics, rehabilitation devices, and robotics. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, however knowledge and skills relating to: mechanical, mechatronics, system, or robotics engineering; programming knowledge in C++ and python; and knowledge of finite element analysis will be highly regarded.

This scholarship is housed within the BioSpine research project, which aims to develop technologies to restore mobility and sensation for individuals with spinal cord injury. The candidate will work with an interdisciplinary team of researchers and clinicians and will have the opportunity to participate in the development of cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background.

• Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
• Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.

International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

1. A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
2. A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
3. A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

Additional Information

About the scholarship

The 2024 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $33,480 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

EoI process

Please do not select the "APPLY" button. All expressions of interest must be submitted to and containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section
• A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
• Names of two referees

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 5 pm (AEST) Friday 10 May 2024

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line

What Griffith offers

As a scholarship holder, you will study with a University that ranks among the top 2% worldwide and spans across campuses in South East Queensland. At Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a culture that will challenge you to be curious, creative and courageous. We also support the professional and personal development of all our HDR candidates and invest in the skills of our people. Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

Further information

For project related enquiries please contact:

Prof Stefanie Feih

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Dr Claudio Pizzolato

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For administration enquiries please contact:
Griffith Graduate Research School
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