PhD Scholarship: Identification of Personal Bioaerosol Signatures in Shared Indoor Environments

Responsibilities

• Investigate whether individual human bioaerosol signatures can be detected and distinguished within shared, complex indoor spaces
• Integrate environmental aerosol sampling technologies with high-resolution chemical analysis
• Utilize AI-driven signal deconvolution to analyze biological datasets
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team across nanotechnology, material science, and AI disciplines

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with honours equivalent to first class, or a Master's degree (AQF Level 9) with a significant research component
• Scientific background in nano/microtechnologies, environmental science, engineering, analytical chemistry, or biochemistry
• Evidence of a passion for discovery and innovative research
• Ability to work primarily at the Gold Coast campus with occasional requirements at the Brisbane South (Nathan) campus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in biochemistry or environmental biotechnology
• Demonstrated interest in emerging technologies and their application to national interest projects

Benefits

• Annual stipend of $35,656 (indexed) for up to three years of full-time study
• Opportunity to work within a university ranked among the top 2% worldwide
• Access to a supportive research culture focused on professional and personal development

About the Company

Griffith University is a leading research institution in South East Queensland, known for its commitment to curiosity, creativity, and courage. The I,CaN-CU project is a multidisciplinary initiative funded by the Office of National Intelligence, merging cutting-edge sensing techniques with advanced AI technology to push the boundaries of environmental monitoring.