Application is now open for the Line-scanning Brillouin-Raman microscope at the University of Technology Sydney. Interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications in before the deadline date.
About the University of Technology Sydney and Scholarship
The University of Technology Sydney is one of the top 200 institutions in the world and the top young university in Australia. Highly applied research from UTS is gaining a reputation for having a positive, long-lasting influence on the world. Its bustling campus is in the heart of Sydney, close to all conveniences and transportation, making it the perfect place for PhD students to live.
Brillouin spectroscopy is a method for determining the visco-elastic characteristics of biological materials, and it has uses in tissue engineering, drug discovery, and basic biology. Raman spectroscopy is a method for analyzing the chemical makeup of samples. Recently, a confocal imaging system combines Raman and Brillouin spectroscopies to provide 3D mechano-chemical mapping. The point-by-point picture capture technique is highly helpful, however, it produces lengthy measurement periods that are inappropriate for live biological samples.
A natural answer for high-speed Brillouin-Raman microscopy is a multiplexed method, which simultaneously probes hundreds of spatial places. To do this, scan the sample in one dimension to get a full 2D picture, then concentrate light into a line rather than a point. The goal of this research is to create a brand-new line-scanning Brillouin-Raman device for quickly mapping the mechanical and chemical characteristics of biological materials in three dimensions with a microscopic special resolution.
A/Prof Irina Kabakova and Dr. Peter Su will oversee the successful candidate’s work. The candidate will be a member of the multicultural research team that is sponsored by the ARC’s QUBIC and COMBS Centers of Excellence. Depending on the candidate’s success throughout the second year of the application process, a top-up stipend of $5k may be awarded.
Details about the Line-scanning Brillouin-Raman microscope at the University of Technology Sydney:
Scholarship Sponsor: University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Scholarship Value: $32,500 per year (RTP Stipend rate, indexed annually); additional funds ($7.5k) during the PhD for travel and other PhD-related expenses and additional top-up of $5000 every year, beginning from year 2 for high-performing students.
Number of awards: N/A
Study level: PhD
Host Institution(s): University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Eligibility Criteria for Line-scanning Brillouin-Raman Microscope
- Domestic students must be either Australian permanent residents or New Zealand nationals. To be considered for this position, candidates must hold a UTS-recognized degree in
- MSc Research or MSc Coursework with a minimum 6-month-long research thesis,
- or a bachelor’s degree with honors in the first or second class, division 1, or with first-class honors, or an equal or higher degree,
- or provided further proof of general and professional credentials indicating a possibility for graduate research study.
Selection Procedure
Research potential, research experience, research proposal quality, compatibility with the UTS Research Strategy and the strategic goals of the field of specialization, and the Faculty’s capacity to provide adequate supervision in the applicant’s selected field are among the selection factors. The ultimate selection of the student will include a competitive process.
Compulsory:
– Competition for an engineering degree with a Bachelor of Science with Honours (first class) or a comparable degree.
– Expertise in optical physics, particularly in the design and use of optical systems.
– Good Matlab and Python programming abilities.
– Outstanding presentation and communication abilities.
Desirable:
– Understanding of either the Raman scattering or Brillouin technique.
– Although not required, instrument automation and/or interface design skills are preferred.
Application Procedure for Line-scanning Brillouin-Raman Microscope
Candidates should submit their CV, list of publications, and the selection criteria to the address indicated on the application before the deadline. There will be information available regarding the shortlisted individuals. For further details about UTS Graduate Research applications, kindly refer to the application fundamentals in this link.
Please contact the following person for additional information.
Name: Irina Kabakova
Email: Irina.kabakova@uts.edu.au
The Submission Deadline is: 01 November 2023