Application is now open for the Defining the Gut-lung Axis in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease at the University of Technology Sydney. Interested applicants are encouraged to send their applications in before the deadline date.
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Outstanding candidates with training in biomedical science, microbiology, or a related field are encouraged to apply for a fully funded Ph.D. scholarship at the University of Technology Sydney’s Centre for Inflammation to study the role of the gut-lung axis in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) under Prof. Phil Hansbro.
Throughout their Ph.D. program, candidates will study the pathology of COPD and how the microbiome may contribute to the onset of this common and severe lung disease. They will also learn and put into practice a variety of critical techniques from biology, microbiology, and molecular science (particularly multi-omics approaches). This project’s ultimate goal is to clarify the function of the gut-lung axis in COPD and evaluate cutting-edge therapeutics for the condition that includes modifying the gut-lung axis.
Details about Defining the Gut-lung Axis in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease at the University of Technology Sydney:
Scholarship Sponsor: University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Scholarship Value: $32,500 per year (RTP Stipend rate, indexed annually); additional funds ($7.5k) during the PhD for travel and other PhD-related expenses.
Number of awards: N/A
Study level: PhD
Host Institution(s): University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Eligibility Criteria for Defining the Gut-lung Axis in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Candidates are advised to meet the following conditions to be qualified for the Defining the Gut-lung Axis in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease at the University of Technology Sydney:
- Candidates must be permanent residents or nationals of Australia or New Zealand.
- Candidates must be holders of a bachelor’s degree in a biological or medical field.
- Have a proven track record in the classroom and have laboratory experience
- Completion of an Honours degree with a First Class, Second Class, or Division 1; an MSc in Research; or an MSc in Coursework with a research thesis lasting at least six months.
Additional Information
Effective therapies are desperately needed since lung illnesses and COPD are such serious clinical problems. Although local and systemic inflammation are the main causes, the lung is the main area of study. The stomach and lungs interact with one another in both an infectious and immunological way. Asthma and COPD are both associated with gut disorders that cause inflammation in the lungs and vice versa. The potential for novel strategies that control gut metabolites and microbiomes to treat lung illnesses is great. This project will combine their expertise to further their ground-breaking research on the gut-lung axis (GLA), which aims to therapeutically alter gut immunity and microbiomes to treat COPD.
Selection Procedure
- Possess great communication skills, the capacity to work with a variety of individuals and within existing collaborative teams, and be highly driven and capable of working independently.
- Possess an understanding of the needs and environment of a research or laboratory
- Know how to use common research applications on a computer.
- ELISA, RNA extraction, reverse transcription, qPCR, western blotting, cell culture, aseptic method, histological analysis, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, and primer design are a few examples of common lab procedures that must be able to be used.
- Having the ability to run in vivo mouse models.
Application Procedure for Defining the Gut-lung Axis in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Prof. Phil Hansbro should be contacted by potential candidates for more information and instructions on how to apply. Please submit your resume along with a brief statement outlining your interest in the project. Information about the shortlisted candidates will be provided. Please get in touch with Prof. Phil Hansbro if you want more details.
The Submission Deadline is: 01 November 2023
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