About the position
PhD scholarship. Project: Optimise processes for a modular scalable system to enhance the
retention of the nutritional value of products recovered from agricultural
food waste
The project mentioned above is funded by the ‘Fight Food Waste
Cooperative Research Centre (CRC). The CRC seeks to create a product tree
that allows for sequential, non-destructive processing of seasonal
agricultural waste streams into high-value products without any residual
waste.
The PhD project is available with the focus of determining the fundamental
mechanisms at play that influence better product outcomes. . It is
known that certain techniques in storage, material handling and processing
can be detrimental or beneficial to product outcomes, yet little is known on
the cause/s.
The PhD project objectives are therefore to identify the physical, thermal,
chemical and/or biological mechanisms at play and determine viable options
that limit degradation, retain the high-value products and maximise product
outcomes. Food waste residues such as grape marc, apple pomace, and
sugarcane fibre will be tested to determine the most suitable ‘core’ process
that supports the stabilisation, milling and drying strategies of selected
waste feedstock to produce essentially an intact food ingredient.
In a summary, the project will:
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Investigate preparation storage techniques that can maintain the
bioactive performance of the product prior to processing. This may include
product freezing, steeping, dewatering etc.
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Investigate milling/grinding options that minimise extended product heating
durations, and overall processing times that are known to influence
bioactive performance. Find more details about the project
here
Scholarship Overview
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Funding type: Full tuition fee cover
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Stipends: $30,000 per annum tax-free (2023 rate),
indexed annually
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Degree Program: PhD
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Field of study: Engineering, Science, technology
and engineering and mathematics
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Location: Queensland University of Technology
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Citizen type: International students/ Domestic students
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Award Duration: up to 3.5 years, with possible 1 extension
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Application deadline: 22 November 2022
Other available benefits include a top-up scholarship of $15,000 per annum for
a maximum duration of 3.5 years. An opportunity to work with a team of
leading researchers, and to undertake your own innovative research.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, the interested applicant,
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Must meet the entry requirements for
QUT's Doctor of Philosophy, including any English language requirements
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be able to commence by 1st February 2023 as a full-time, internal
student
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have experience in mechanical and/or chemical engineering
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additional background in biology would be highly regarded.
How to apply
Application for this scholarship is done at the time of applying for the
PhD program at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Below is
the application summary:
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Step 1. The first step is to email
Dr Floren Plaza
detailing your academic and research background, your motivation to
research in this field and your interest in this scholarship, and
include your CV. Email:f.plaza@qut.edu.au
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Step 2. If supported to apply, you will then submit an Expression of
Interest (EOI) following the advice on
How to apply for a research degree page
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In your EOI, nominate Dr Floren Plaza as your proposed principal
supervisor, and copy the link to this scholarship into question 2 of the
financial details section.
Further Details
For any further information on this scholarship, interested applicants are
encouraged to contact
Dr Floren Plaza
And for any assistance on the application procedure please kindly get in
touch with the University via hdr@qut.edu.au
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