PhD Scholarship in Cryopreservation

PhD Scholarship in Cryopreservation

The key aim of this project is to optimise cryopreservation protocols for specific reproductive cells by tailoring a number of variables. This has significant potential benefits for assisted reproductive technologies.

Cryopreservation of cells involves storage at very cold temperatures to minimise biochemical activity and prevent damage to the cells. However, the freezing process is damaging and requires cryoprotectants and tailored freezing protocols to enable cell survival.

Cryopreservation is particularly vital to assisted reproductive technologies for both humans and livestock. Unfortunately, post-cryopreservation success remains low which has time, financial, and emotional costs.

This project will involve developing novel cryopreservation protocols for reproductive cells and testing the outcomes of these on embryos, sperm, and oocytes. Techniques will include in-vitro fertilisation, toxicity assays, microscopy and embryonic manipulation and observation.

The key aim of this project is to optimise cryopreservation protocols for specific reproductive cells by tailoring a number of variables.

This project is ideal for candidates with a background in embryology or reproductive biology but would also suit broader biology graduates.

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$36,000

Applications are now open.

01/01/2027

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The applicant must have an outstanding track record with relevant experience.

To apply for this scholarship please email Saffron (saffron.bryant@rmit.edu.au) with a brief summary of your background and study to date as well as a 100 word paragraph on why you are suited to this project. Following this, you may be invited to an interview.

This scholarship is only available to domestic applicants.

This project has strong industry connections and is ideally suited for students who are interested in cross-disciplinary research.

Students with knowledge of, or experience in, embryology or reproductive biology are especially encouraged to apply.

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