PhD studentship in Australia in Molecular Modelling and Simulation of Bio-Inorganic Interfaces

This PhD studentship is joint funded by Deakin University and VESKI (the Victorian Endowment for Science Knowledge and Innovation), and will be supervised by Assoc. Prof. Tiffany Walsh in the Institute for Frontier Materials, at the Waurn Ponds campus at Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.

This studentship includes a fee waiver plus an annual stipend of $23728. It is open to all nationalities and is available to start as soon as possible.

You will work in the group led by Assoc. Prof. Tiffany Walsh using molecular simulation to investigate the interface between biomolecules (chiefly peptides) adsorbed at the aqueous interface with inorganic surfaces, such as titania, silica, gold, etc. Understanding these interfaces at a molecular level is a critical element in advancing the goal of adapting biologically inspired approaches towards the fabrication and activation of technologically important materials. This project will involve close collaboration with several world-leading experimentalist teams.

This project is 100% computational and will involve the application of advanced sampling approaches, using leading-edge supercomputing facilities in Australia.

Applicants should have (or expect to soon have) an excellent degree in chemistry, materials science, pharmacy or physics. Experience in using linux and/or experience of computational chemistry, computational materials science or computational pharmacy are desirable. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential.

Details of how to apply are available at www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/applications-enrolments/applications/postgraduate.php

Informal enquiries can be sent in the first instance to Assoc. Prof. Tiffany Walsh at [Email Address Removed]