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PhD research project
Gold Coast Centre for Orthopaedic Research, Engineering and Education (GCORE)
Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
The research project
This multi-institution collaborative research project has been funded by MTPConnect, and involves work on “Development of a 3D printed graft for surgical repair of the scapholunate interosseous wrist ligament (SLIL)”. The project aims to further develop and produce both a generic and personalized SLIL suitable for human clinical trials. The project involves collaboration with industrial designers, mechanical and biomedical engineers, biomedical scientists, and orthopaedic surgeons. The project has scope for PhD student(s) to focus on 3D printing experiments, 3D printing design development, robotic assessment of graft mechanical properties, and biologic and mechanical assessment of the graft.
PhD candidate profile
A successful candidate is expected to hold a bachelor’s degree with Australian-equivalent of first-class honours or a master’s degree by research that received high marks. These degrees should incorporate a significant research component (i.e., >33% of the total degree credits should be attributed to the research thesis component of the degree) in either mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, biomedical and biological sciences, medicine, industrial design, biomechanics, or related degrees. We need the student(s) to commence their candidature in September-October 2018.
Scholarship
If successful in securing either an Australian or University funded scholarship, the award will provide living allowances and tuition fees for international students for 3-3.5 years. There are comparable scholarships and awards available to domestic students. Please note that we will consider applications from individuals who have secured research funding from sources other than Australian government or Universities. However, the funding may not be sufficient to support a full 3-4 year PhD project, and as such externally funded PhDs will be scrutinized closely.
More information regarding University funded scholarships:
Griffith University:
Research setting and facilities
We are a large research group, including senior professorial staff, post-doctoral research fellows, and PhD students. Our approach is to work collaboratively, but with a keen focus on research excellence.
Disclaimer
Please note that the University reserves the right to appoint by invitation and to leave positions vacant.
How to apply
If you are interested, please fist send via email, to Prof David Lloyd (david.lloyd@griffith.edu.au), Prof Randy Bindra (r.bindra@griffith.edu.au), Prof Geoff Tansley (g.tansley@griffith.edu.au), Dr David Saxby (d.saxby@griffith.edu.au), and Dr Laura Diamond (l.diamond@griffith.edu.au).
Applicants will be thoroughly evaluated for merit and suitability. Successful applicants will be notified promptly, after which they will be required to apply directly to the respective University. Prospective candidates are strongly advised to review the University application process. Particular attention should be paid to the documentation required and the standards for excellence. International students are advised to review the requirements for Australian Visa applications.
Gold Coast Centre for Orthopaedic Research, Engineering and Education (GCORE)
Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
The research project
This multi-institution collaborative research project has been funded by MTPConnect, and involves work on “Development of a 3D printed graft for surgical repair of the scapholunate interosseous wrist ligament (SLIL)”. The project aims to further develop and produce both a generic and personalized SLIL suitable for human clinical trials. The project involves collaboration with industrial designers, mechanical and biomedical engineers, biomedical scientists, and orthopaedic surgeons. The project has scope for PhD student(s) to focus on 3D printing experiments, 3D printing design development, robotic assessment of graft mechanical properties, and biologic and mechanical assessment of the graft.
PhD candidate profile
A successful candidate is expected to hold a bachelor’s degree with Australian-equivalent of first-class honours or a master’s degree by research that received high marks. These degrees should incorporate a significant research component (i.e., >33% of the total degree credits should be attributed to the research thesis component of the degree) in either mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, biomedical and biological sciences, medicine, industrial design, biomechanics, or related degrees. We need the student(s) to commence their candidature in September-October 2018.
Scholarship
If successful in securing either an Australian or University funded scholarship, the award will provide living allowances and tuition fees for international students for 3-3.5 years. There are comparable scholarships and awards available to domestic students. Please note that we will consider applications from individuals who have secured research funding from sources other than Australian government or Universities. However, the funding may not be sufficient to support a full 3-4 year PhD project, and as such externally funded PhDs will be scrutinized closely.
More information regarding University funded scholarships:
Griffith University:
Research setting and facilities
- A state-of-the-art motion capture laboratories, which include the following equipment: 12-Camera Vicon MX systems, 4 AMTI force plates, 1 Bertec split belt instrumented treadmill, 16-channel Zero Wire EMG system, 16-channel wireless Noraxon EMG system, 16-channel wireless Noraxon IMU system, 1 Noraxon capacitive treadmill, and Medilogic pressure insoles.
- Imaging laboratories (pQCT, DEXA, 3D and acoustoelastography ultrasound systems).
- Motion capture, medical image processing, computational modelling and mechanical design software, including Matlab, Materialise Innovation Suite (Mimics, 3Matic) OpenSim, Vicon Nexus, Noraxon MR3, CMISS, ANSYS, and Solidworks.
- High-performance computer clusters and medical image processing workstations.
- Cell and molecular biology laboratories with imaging and mechanical testing facilities, including 6DOF robotic test machine.
- 3D Printing including multi-polymer (including polyamide, polyether block amide, medical grade PCL and PLA), multi-metal (including titanium, stainless steel, cobalt-chrome) and biologics.
We are a large research group, including senior professorial staff, post-doctoral research fellows, and PhD students. Our approach is to work collaboratively, but with a keen focus on research excellence.
Disclaimer
Please note that the University reserves the right to appoint by invitation and to leave positions vacant.
How to apply
If you are interested, please fist send via email, to Prof David Lloyd (david.lloyd@griffith.edu.au), Prof Randy Bindra (r.bindra@griffith.edu.au), Prof Geoff Tansley (g.tansley@griffith.edu.au), Dr David Saxby (d.saxby@griffith.edu.au), and Dr Laura Diamond (l.diamond@griffith.edu.au).
- A brief (1-page maximum) covering letter, describing your background, interests, and why you would be a good candidate for the listed research project.
- Your CV.
- Academic transcripts (do not need to notarized versions).
- If educated in a non-English speaking country, evidence of English language competency (e.g., IELTS, overall >=7, no band <6).
Applicants will be thoroughly evaluated for merit and suitability. Successful applicants will be notified promptly, after which they will be required to apply directly to the respective University. Prospective candidates are strongly advised to review the University application process. Particular attention should be paid to the documentation required and the standards for excellence. International students are advised to review the requirements for Australian Visa applications.