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PhD opportunities: Adelaide University

Compare 5 doctoral research opportunities connected with Adelaide University, including project summaries, funding and application deadlines.

Artificial Intelligence

AI-Driven Model-Based Control for Continuous Multi-Column Chromatography Systems

Adelaide University

About the Project Adelaide University, School of Chemical Engineering, Biomanufacturing Research Group Unlock the future of automated biomanufacturing! This exciting PhD opportunity at Adelaide University invites you to develop a Python-based controller for continuous multi-column AKTA systems, integrating agentic AI and/or mechanistic models for real-time decision-making and process optimization.

Location: Adelaide, Australia, Australia
Deadline: Year-round applications
Funding: Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Bioengineering

Continuous Expression and Purification of Recombinant Lactoferrin in Pichia pastoris (Precision Fermentation)

Adelaide University

About the Project Help pioneer the next generation of sustainable biomanufacturing by developing a fully continuous precision-fermentation platform for producing and purifying recombinant lactoferrin in Pichia pastoris . Lactoferrin is a high-value bioactive protein with applications across nutrition, health, and biopharmaceuticals —and continuous processing offers a pathway to dramatically improved productivity, consistency, and cost-effectiveness .

Location: Adelaide, Australia, Australia
Deadline: Year-round applications
Funding: Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Analytical Chemistry

Optimizing mRNA Purification: Advanced Chromatography Techniques for Enhanced Binding, Mass Transfer, and Purity

Adelaide University

About the Project PhD Scholarship in mRNA Purification and Process Optimization on Oligo dT Chromatography Adelaide University, School of Chemical Engineering, Biomanufacturing Research Group Are you passionate about revolutionizing biopharmaceutical manufacturing? Join our cutting-edge research group at Adelaide University to tackle the challenges of mRNA purification using advanced oligo dT chromatography techniques.

Location: Adelaide, Australia, Australia
Deadline: Year-round applications
Funding: Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Bioengineering

PhD Position in Applied Mathematics and Chemical Engineering at The University of Adelaide

Adelaide University

About the Project The School of Chemical Engineering of The University of Adelaide is pleased to offer two prestigious PhD positions focused on transport phenomena in porous media. This research, grounded in applied mathematics, involves the development of exact and asymptotic solutions to non-linear partial differential equations.

Location: Adelaide, Australia, Australia
Deadline: Year-round applications
Funding: Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Biochemistry

Smart Bioinspired Nanoparticles for Improved mRNA Delivery.

Adelaide University

About the Project Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) have played a vital role in mRNA vaccine delivery, such as those used for COVID-19, but their efficiency remains limited, with only about 1–2% successfully escaping endosomes. This highlights the need for new nanoparticle designs to enhance intracellular delivery.

Location: Adelaide, Australia, Australia
Deadline: Year-round applications
Funding: Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)