Phd Scholarship Using Proteomics to Investigate the Pathogenesis of COPD and Severe Asthma 2023

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must be either permanent Australian residents or New Zealand citizens.
• Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in a biomedical or biological science.
• Have a strong academic record and prior laboratory experience.
• Completion of Honours degree with First Class, or Second Class Division 1; or MSc Research; or MSc Coursework with a research thesis of at least 6 months.

Selection process:

• Be highly motivated and capable of independent work.
• Have a strong team focus.
• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of people and within established collaborative teams.
• Have knowledge of a research/laboratory environment and requirements.
• Be computer literate in standard research software.
• Be able to maintain thorough laboratory records.
• Experience with standard lab techniques such as ELISA, RNA extraction, reverse transcription, qPCR, western blotting, cell culture, aseptic technique, histological analysis, Immunohistochemistry, Immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, and primer design.
• Be able to conduct in vivo mouse models.

How to apply?

Prospective candidates should contact Prof. Phil Hansbro for further information and to find out how to apply. Please include a CV and short description explaining your interest in the project. Shortlisted candidates will be advised with further details.