Phd Scholarship: Biomedical Engineering And Bone Regeneration

Job DescriptionWe are currently looking for two full time PhD candidates to perform cutting-edge research in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine & dentistry, stem cells and biomaterials.The successful candidates will be working under the direct supervision of Distinguished Professor Yin Xiao. During the course of the PhD, the candidates will drive a research project that extends current knowledge about tissue (e.g., bone) regeneration or in a related areas mentioned above.It is expected that the new basic knowledge generated will contribute to high-quality publications and potential clinical translation. Travel to national and international conferences will be available to the successful candidates.This research project will be performed in the facilities at Griffith University Gold Coast campus.QualificationsThe 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.Please note:Ideally you will also have (not necessary but preferred):Experience in tissue regeneration researchExperience in immunology researchExperience in cell molecular biologyInternational 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:A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 ORA minimum score of on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE ORA score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19