PhD Scholarship: Development and validation of novel biomarkers for musculoskeletal health

Responsibilities

• Focus on the development and validation of novel biomarkers for musculoskeletal health
• Utilize non-invasive detection methods and point-of-use biosensors
• Work at the intersection of translational medicine, proteomics, and molecular biology
• Collaborate with the Australian Shoulder Research Institute and interdisciplinary research teams
• Conduct extensive protein and RNA assay work

Requirements

• Bachelor degree with First Class Honours or a Master's degree (AQF Level 9) with a significant research component
• Strong academic background in Medical Laboratory Science, Pathology, Molecular Pathology, or a related field
• Demonstrated research experience working with hospital laboratories or end users
• Technical proficiency or strong interest in running protein and RNA assays
• Valid Australian Driver's license
• English language proficiency (minimum IELTS 6.5 or equivalent)
• Strong collaborative skills and a passion for precision health research

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multivariate statistical analysis

Benefits

• Annual stipend of $35,656 (indexed) for up to three years of full-time study
• International applicants may receive a tuition fee scholarship
• Opportunity to work at a top 2% worldwide ranked university
• Access to a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment at the Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics

About the Company

The Saliva and Liquid Biopsy Group at Griffith University is dedicated to advancing biomarker discovery for metabolic diseases and cancer to improve precision health. As a key partner in the ARC Research Hub for Molecular Biosensors at Point-of-Use (MOBIUS), our research focuses on identifying and validating biomarkers through cutting-edge biosensor development.