Phd Scholarship: Beyond Symmetry: Unravelling Glyco-modulation Of The Immune System
Griffith University
Southport, Australia
Stipend: $35,656 annually; tuition: covered for in...
On-site
Strong foundation in biochemistry or immunology
Experience with recombinant protein expression
Proficiency in biophysical analyses
The project focuses on systematically studying how IgG glycosylation modulates interactions with receptors using mass spectrometry, SPR, and cryo-EM
Job Summary
The project focuses on systematically studying how IgG glycosylation modulates interactions with receptors using mass spectrometry, SPR, and cryo-EM.
Successful candidates will join a world-class team at the Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics with access to state-of-the-art infrastructure.
The scholarship provides an annual stipend of $35,656 for up to three years of full-time study along with potential tuition fee coverage for international applicants.
Matching Summary
The project focuses on systematically studying how IgG glycosylation modulates interactions with receptors using mass spectrometry, SPR, and cryo-EM.
Salary
Stipend: $35,656 annually; Tuition: Covered for international applicants; Duration: Up to three years
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Strong foundation in biochemistry or immunology
Experience with recombinant protein expression
Proficiency in biophysical analyses
Critical thinking and effective communication skills
Nice-to-have
Passion for post-translational modifications research
Desire to develop improved therapeutic antibodies
Interest in molecular mechanisms of disease
Key Requirements
Bachelor degree with first class honours or Masters degree
IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or equivalent English proficiency
Completion of significant research component in previous degree