CSIRO (Australia's National Science Agency) 
Canberra, Australia Projektbeschreibung
Funding and duration
four year scholarship package totalling approximately $48,000 per annum tax exempt (2026 rate); four-year scholarship and research training program.
Project overview
Project title
Compostable plastics
Project description
This Project aims to design and develop compostable plastics. The expected outcome is to produce new materials and compositions from sustainable sources to make plastics. This could benefit Australia to find new ways to make plastics that are sustainable and circular.
Supervisory team
University
Name of university supervisor | Luke Connal
Name of university | Australian National University
Email address | luke.connal@anu.edu.au
Faculty | Science
CSIRO
Name of CSIRO supervisor | Ranya Simons
Email address | Ranya.Simons@csiro.au
CSIRO Business Unit | Manufacturing
Industry
Name of industry supervisor | Stephanie Alison-Logan
Name of business/organisation | Sprout Materials (website)
Email address | stephanie@sproutmaterials.com
Further details
Primary location of student | Australian National University, ACT
Industry engagement component location | Sprout Materials, Stone & Chalk Adelaide Startup Hub, Marnirni-apinthi Building, Lot Fourteen, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA
Other locations | CSIRO Clayton, VIC
Ideal student skillset | Chemistry, chemical engineering or related degree.Degree must be a minimum of 4 years with a substantial research project embedded. Previous industry and polymer chemistry experience is desired.
Application close sate | Open until position filled
Apply | ANU