QUT Genome-based Fluorescence Microscopy PhD Scholarship 2021

Queensland University of Technology has initiated PhD Scholarship in Illuminating the Microbial World Using Genome-based Fluorescence Microscopy for future research students in the field of microbial ecology.

Aim of the Research:

The proposed research aims to combine single cell genomics and super resolution microscopy for novel, high-throughput, genome-based techniques to visualise microorganisms, plasmids and viruses, with strain level specificity. The application of these highly scalable approaches will provide comprehensive and unprecedented insight into the fine-scale dynamics and evolution of environmentally and biotechnologically important microbial communities.

Elgibility criteria for the QUT Genome-based Fluorescence Microscopy PhD Scholarship, 2021:

• Applicants from all nationalities are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
• Applicants must recently complete a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree or equivalent in a relevant field (microbiology, genomics or biochemistry)
• Applicants must have received first-class honours (H1)
• Applicants must have a general interest in microscopy and/or microbial ecology
• Applicants must possess excellent communication skills, motivation and the ability to work as part of a team.

Additional Experience:

• Applicants must have experience in confocal microscopy and image analyses.
• Applicants must have experience in bioinformatics.

Value of the QUT Genome-based Fluorescence Microscopy PhD Scholarship, 2021:

Successful applicants will receive the following benefits-

• A living allowance stipend, tax exempt and indexed annually $28,092 per annum for a period of 3 years
• Student allocation funding of up to $8,000 towards ancillary project costs such as conference travel and an IT package.
• International students will receive a HDR tuition fee sponsorship.