PhD Scholarship
PhD Scholarship available in the area of food safety
The Faculty of Life and Social Sciences is pleased to announce the availability of one PhD Scholarship in the food safety area for 2009.
The scholarship is up to $70,000 (over 3.5 years).
Funding for this scholarship has been provided by the Food and Safety Regulatory Activities Unit of the Victorian Department of Human Services.
Project scope
Applicants are required to submit a suggested project. The project must be in the area of food safety. Preference will be given to projects that
- have a real world application
- contribute to evidence based practice and support the Administration of the Victorian Food Act, 1984.
Link: http://www.health.vic.gov.au/foodsafety/research/index.htm
How to apply - Expression of interest
Please visit the site www.swinburne.edu.au/lss/envirohealth/apply.php to lodge your expression of interest. Applications will be short listed. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in January, 2009. Local and international students may apply.
Closing date December 20, 2008.
Swinburne's Environment & Biotechnology Centre
Swinburne's Environment and Biotechnology Centre has 16 academic staff and over 30 research students, possessing expertise in fields as diverse as bioactive compound production and extraction, surface and colloid science, molecular biology, bioremediation and composting, public and environmental health, biosensors, enzyme technology, heavy metal removal, tissue engineering, nanotechnology and pulp and paper bioprocessing.
With strong links to industry, the Centre is focused on environmental research, operating as a contact point for visiting members of staff from both local and overseas academic institutions, companies and government authorities.
Research at Swinburne University
Research is a vital component of public and environmental health practice. Swinburne University places a high priority on research activities and supports the undertaking of research in the public and environmental health discipline.
Swinburne's recent 4-star rating for Research Intensivity in The Good Universities Guide 2008 shows testament to Swinburne's commitment to research. Swinburne is ranked as one of the top three research intensive universities in the state of Victoria.
Enquiries
International Student Enquiries:
Swinburne International
Tel: +61 3 8676 7002
Fax: +61 3 9818 3648
Email: international@swinburne.edu.au
