About the position
Project: Engineering high-efficiency light-driven synthetic biology,
University of Queensland, Australia
This is an Earmarked Scholarship project. The Earmarked Scholarship
project is aligned with the recently launched awarded Category 1 research
grant. It offers the eligible candidate the opportunity to work with leading
researchers and contribute to large projects of national significance.
This Engineering high-efficiency light-driven synthetic biology PhD project
is focused on the development of high-efficiency light-driven single-cell
green algae (microalgae) cell lines that can produce hydrogen fuel from
water as well as high-value molecules using advanced genetic “plug-and-play”
molecular biology techniques.
Building on extensive foundational work, the project will involve the design
of expression vectors, cell transformation and screening, creation of
specific point mutants and gene knockouts using CRISPR and their
characterisation (e.g. photosynthetic physiology, H2 production). The
project may extend to techno-economic analyses of scaled-up designs and
lab-scale validation of the proposed industrial processes.
scholarship Overview
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Funding type: Full tuition fee cover
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Stipends: $29,863 per annum tax-free (2023 rate), indexed annually
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Health Insurance: Single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
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Degree Program: PhD
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Field of study: Molecular biology, Biochemistry
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Location: University of Queensland, Australia
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Citizen type: International students/ All countries
eligible
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Award Duration: up to 3.5 years, with possible 1 extension
- Commencement date: 14 April 2023
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Application Deadline: Apply latest 3 months before the commencement date
Selection Criteria
The successful applicants will be selected on a competitive basis. The
Preferred educational background considered for this position includes the
followings:
- previous academic record
- publication record
- honours and awards
- employment history.
The successful candidate is expected to have a solid grounding in one or
more of the following areas:
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Molecular biology: including cloning, the transformation of microbial
systems, and assessment of transgenes using PCR.
- Biochemistry: Microbial physiology assays, enzyme assays.
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Finally, the successful candidate is expected to be interested in and
committed to utilizing microbial biotechnology and synthetic biology
systems for real-world applications of benefit to local and global
communities.
The applicant will demonstrate academic achievement in the field(s) of
molecular biology and biochemistry and the potential for scholastic success.
A background or knowledge of microalgae cultivation and/or techno-economic
modelling (i.e. mathematic analysis and/or modelling) is highly desirable.
How to apply
Before applying for these scholarships, applicants must check the
latest commencement date
and ensure they can meet the timeframes. If you are a successful
candidate, you must commence by Research Quarter 2, 2023. Applicants must
equally apply at least 12 weeks prior.
Earmarked scholarships are awarded to support Category 1 project grants.
To apply for this scholarship, interested applicants should follow
the steps below:
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Secure supervision. Contact the project supervisor to discuss your
interest. (See the principal supervisor details below)
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Get your documents ready. Prepare your documentation
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Apply. In your application, under the 'Scholarship and Collaborative
study' section, select:
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‘My higher degree is not collaborative’.
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'I am applying for, or have been awarded a scholarship or
sponsorship'.
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UQ Earmarked Scholarship type
Contact details for the potential supervisor
The principal supervisor for this project is
Professor Ben Hankamer,
School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences. If you are interested in
this project, kindly send an expression of interest email to the
principal supervisor via
b.hankamer@imb.uq.edu.au.
Further information
For other inquiries about these scholarships, applicants can contact the
University of Queensland graduate school. See details below
Phone: (07) 3346 0503
Contact Project Supervisor
Professor Ben Hankamer,
School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
Email: b.hankamer@imb.uq.edu.au
Visit the University website for further details and apply
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