Queensland University of Technology International PhD Scholarships in-Silico Simulation of Upper Extremity Biomechanics, Australia 2022-23

Scholarship Description:

Queensland University of Technology International PhD Scholarships in-Silico Simulation of Upper Extremity Biomechanics, Australia 2022-23 is open for International Students . The scholarship allows PhD level programm(s) in the field of Biomechanics taught at Queensland University of Technology . The deadline of the scholarship is expired at 30 Jan 2022.

Degree Level:

Queensland University of Technology International PhD Scholarships in-Silico Simulation of Upper Extremity Biomechanics, Australia 2022-23 is available to undertake PhD level programs at Queensland University of Technology.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

Scholarship Benefits:

The Queensland University of Technology will provide the following:

• A living allowance of $33,413 per annum (indexed rate) for three years
• the scholarship is for full-time study and can be used to support living costs
• a six-month extension to the scholarship is also possible, subject to approval by QUT
• a successful international student will be considered for an HDR tuition fee sponsorship, if successful in receiving the scholarship.

Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, preference/priority will be given to domestic or resident international students but exceptional international applicants will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

Eligible Nationalities:

All Nationalities

Eligibility Criteria:

• Meet QUT academic and English language entry requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy or Professional Doctorate
• undergraduate degree in biomechanics, mechanical engineering, or related discipline
• first-class honours (H1) or equivalent
• both domestic and international applicants are welcome to apply.

Essential criteria:

• an undergraduate degree with first or second class division 1 Honours in biomechanics, mechanical engineering biomedical engineering, or a related discipline
• eligibility for admission to the PhD program at Queensland University of Technology
• knowledge of 3D computational simulations of musculoskeletal tissues and analysis
• excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English, including meeting the QUT English language requirements (no exceptions can be made to the latter)
• This project requires a background in biomechanics, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline. Experience in 3D computational modeling using FEA modeling approaches is highly desirable.

Desirable criteria:

• experience in FEA software
• biomechanics
• OPENSIM MSK simulation software.

The provision of a scholarship is conditional on successful application and admission to the Doctor of Philosophy course. Eligibility for admission to a research degree is determined by the Graduate Research Centre.

Applicants will be assessed against the Science and Engineering Faculty’s admission criteria: Domestic Students | International Students

Application Procedure:

Contact Professor Peter Pivonka via email for more details.

Please send your application, with your curriculum vitae to Professor Pivonka. Applications will be accepted until the scholarship is awarded.