We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to undertake research on the mode of action of marine Bacillus probiotics using advanced multi-omics approaches. This project forms part of a larger collaborative research initiative between Griffith University, Bioproton Pty Ltd and the Marine Bioproducts Cooperative Research Centre (MBCRC).

The project provides an opportunity to develop high-level skills in microbiology, probiotic research, metabolomics, microbiome analysis, bioinformatics and systems biology, while working in a collaborative academic-industry environment. The successful candidate will engage with industry partners and MBCRC to gain insight into product development, regulatory requirements and commercial translation, and will be supported to disseminate research outcomes through publications, presentations and collaborative activities relevant to Australia's growing marine bioproducts sector.

This position is primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations. Griffith University's sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

The successful applicant should have a strong academic background in microbiology, biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology, bioinformatics, or a related discipline. You will have evidence of curiosity, initiative and a strong interest in applying advanced research methods to understand host-microbe interactions and the mechanisms underpinning probiotic efficacy. The successful applicant will be expected to work both independently and as part of a cooperative research team, communicate effectively with academic and industry partners, and contribute to publications,



presentations and project reporting.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and onshore international applicants and international applicants. If you are an international applicant who is currently offshore please consider the viability of travelling costs before submitting an expression of interest. Please see the FAQs web page for requirements for offshore international applicants.

Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with First Class Honours (H1) or equivalent, or a master's degree (AQF Level 9) with a substantial research component demonstrating academic excellence. Honours Class 2A or equivalent are encouraged to apply. Masters degree incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with the Equivalent qualifications for HDR program admission .

Applicants are advised that the following skills are highly desirable:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving, with the ability to design and conduct independent research.
- Experience with microbiome analysis, next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics, molecular microbiology, cell culture, immunological assays, metabolomics or systems biology approaches.
- Experience working in industry, clinical, translational or collaborative research environments.




- Evidence of competitive scholarships, academic awards or research excellence prizes.
- Programming and data analysis skills

About the scholarship

This scholarship is a MBCRC PhD scholarship providing a stipend of AUD $60,000 per annum for a period of up to 3.5 years, subject to satisfactory progress and continued enrolment in the doctoral program. The scholarship is intended to support a full-time PhD candidate undertaking this industry-linked research project.

The scholarship will be awarded in accordance with Griffith University's higher degree research scholarship conditions and any applicable project funding requirements.

What Griffith offers

As a scholarship holder, you will study with Griffith University that ranks among the top 2% worldwide and spans across campuses in South East Queensland. At Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a culture that will challenge you to be curious, creative and courageous. We also support the professional and personal development of all our HDR candidates and invest in the skills of our people.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

At the Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics, you will join a collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment with access to experienced supervisors, advanced laboratory facilities and expertise across microbiology, natural product chemistry, bioanalysis, glycomics, metabo

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📌 PhD scholarship: Mode of Action Studies of Marine Bacillus Probiotics Using Multi-omics Approaches (Queensland)
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