Kickstart you career with 
CSIRO’s Industry PhD 


The opportunity

•Admission to a university PhD program
•A four-year scholarship valued at $46,000 per annum (2024 rate)
•A project expense and development package of up to $13,000 per annum 
•Supervision by CSIRO, an industry partner and the host university 
•A 60-day Industry Engagement component with the industry partner
•A structured professional development and training package 




Successful students will receive a PhD on completion.

Eligibility requirements 

The student must: 

•Be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident, or a New Zealand citizen. 
•Meet participating university PhD admission requirements. 
•Meet university English language requirements. 
•Not have previously completed a PhD.
•Be able to commence the Program in the year of the offer. 
•Enrol as a full-time PhD student.
•Be prepared to be located at the project location(s) that the host university 
has approved and, if required, comply with the host university’s external 
enrolment procedures. 




Application process 

•Applicants submit an expression of interest (EOI) by emailing the university 
supervisor, or by following the instructions on the university’s webpage, 
when available. Applications are open until position is filled.
•The EOI is assessed by the supervisory team and shortlisted applicants are 
interviewed. 
•The supervisory team nominates a preferred applicant.
•The application is assessed by the university against PhD admission criteria. 
•The university will issue a letter of offer for the program if all conditions have 
been satisfied. 





The CSIRO Industry PhD Program (iPhD) is a research training program, focusing 
on applied research that benefits industry by solving real-world challenges. It 
aims to produce the next generation of innovation leaders with the skills to work 
at the interface of research and industry in Australia. 


Project overview 

3-D food printing of texture modified foods

Texture modification of food is essential for the safety of people living with 
dysphagia. However, people eating texture modified food often report low levels of 
meal satisfaction due to lack of variety in texture and poor presentation. 3D food 
printing offers opportunities for improved meal experience as food can be printed 
to appear real and/or appetising while reducing the amount of handling required 
when compared to food moulds. EzyChefis the leader in production and 
distribution of texture modified fruits and vegetables and is driven by the following 
value: ‘making a positive difference in people’s lives through texture modified food 
solutions’. Providing 3D food printing solutions for texture-modified foods therefore 
aligns with this value due to the positive impact this innovation may have on 
people’s meal experience. 

The main aim of the project is to develop a reliable and repeatable protocol for 3D 
printing of texture modified foods (IDDSI Level 4) to produce visually appetising 
food which is stable (referring to printing stability) and can be implemented in 
residential care settings, tertiary hospitals, or at home. The outcomes of the project 
will directly inform the commercialisation of 3D food printing.


SUPERVISORY TEAM DETAILS 


La Trobe University


Annie-Claude Lassemillante

a.lassemillante@latrobe.edu.au


CSIRO 


Amy Logan

Amy.Logan@csiro.au 


Ezy Chef Technologies Pty Ltd


www.ezychef.com.au




Earn your PhD in partnership with industry, a leading university, and Australia’s national 
science agency, CSIRO.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

•Visit the iPhD website
•Contact the project’s supervisory team
•Contact the Graduate Research School 
•Contact the iPhD team 



PROJECT LOCATIONS 


Primary location 


La Trobe University, VIC 


Industry Engagement component location 


Ezy Chef Technologies, VIC


Other potential locations


CSIRO Werribee, VIC 





Ideal student skillset 

Essential: 

•A qualification in science or engineering (eligible for PhD) with a relevant focus or 
subjects, such as health, food, and soft material science 
•Strong IT and computer skills


Desirable: 

•3D printing experience
•Experience with CAD and/or STL files
•Physical and analytical chemistry knowledge
•Experience in material characterisation