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Published: 01 Apr 2022 822 views
One of the key unknown areas of micro and nanoplastics research is what happens after we are exposed to them. This project aims to investigate the fate of micro and nanoplastics following human exposure through either ingestion or inhalation. The student will work with collaborating surgeons at partner hospitals to collect human biomonitoring samples (e.g. tissue, blood) and determine accumulated levels of micro and nanoplastics, and understanding of fate in the body.
The student will be based at The University of Queensland, within the Minderoo Centre for Plastics and Human Health, co-founded by the Minderoo Foundation, and supervised by Prof. Kevin Thomas and Dr. Cassandra Rauert. This project will develop the candidates skills in critical thinking, method development for novel applications, project management, data management and analysis, writing and communication, with opportunities for placements with the Minderoo Foundation to gain experience in science communication and regulation.
The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. We strive for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. For more than a century, we have educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.
| Application Deadline | 15 Apr 2022 |
| School to study | The University of Queensland |
| Type | PhD |
| Sponsor | The University of Queensland |
| Gender | Men and Women |
$28,854 per annum (2022 rate), indexed annually. A top-up of $5,000 per annum is also available
Your application will be assessed on a competitive basis.
We take into account your:
A working knowledge of wet chemistry techniques for extraction of environmental/biological samples and experience with analysis of samples for trace organic chemicals would be of benefit to someone working on this project.
You will demonstrate academic achievement in the field/s of environmental science, analytical chemistry or a similar background and the potential for scholastic success.
A background or knowledge of mass spectrometry techniques including liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) and gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) is highly desirable.
To be considered for this scholarship, please email the following documents to Dr Cassandra Rauert ([email protected])
For more details, visit UQ website.