Jobs in Parasitology

PhD Scholarship in Molecular Parasitology - University of Technology, Sydney

A PhD scholarship is available for research in molecular parasitology at the University of Technology Sydney under the supervision of Professor John Ellis based in the Institute for the Biotechnology of Infectious Diseases.

Abortion, resulting from infections by the parasite Neospora caninum, is a major cause of economic loss to both the dairy and beef industries of cattle-producing countries of the world.  Vaccination as a means of preventing abortion and/or infection represents a viable control strategy.

The project will involve the study of the comparative genomics of N. caninum by high throughput DNA sequencing and bioinformatics approaches, as well as using modern molecular approaches to identify potential targets for vaccine development.

The project would suit a research student with an interest in developing and combining experience in computational biology with modern laboratory approaches for developing vaccines.

The successful candidate will receive a scholarship of $30,000 p.a. for three years as well as financial support to attend conferences.