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Prof Denise Doolan Applications accepted all year round Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Brisbane Australia Immunology Systematic Biology

About the Project

An opportunity exists for a PhD position in the molecular immunology of malaria. The focus of this project will be to apply cutting-edge technologies to understand the molecular basis of protective immunity to malaria. It will take advantage of controlled human infection models and as well as animal models to explore the mechanisms underlying protective immunity to malaria and immune responsiveness. Using a range of interdisciplinary approaches, including immune profiling, transcriptomics, proteomics, and small molecule characterization, the project aims to define the critical cells and signalling pathways required for protective immunity against malaria. It is anticipated that this research will have broad application to a wide range of infectious and chronic diseases, with important implications for vaccination.

Subject areas:

Immunology, Molecular immunology, Systems biology, Vaccinology, Malaria

Eligibility:

Entry: Bachelor degree with Honours Class I (or equivalent via outstanding record of professional or research achievements)

Experience/Background: laboratory-based experience in immunology, host-pathogen interactions, immune regulation and infectious diseases; excellent computer, communication, and organisational skills are required.