The ARC Training Centre for Environmental and Agricultural Solutions to Antimicrobial Resistance (CEAStAR) is a collaborative research and industry training program that brings together universities and industry partners to develop innovative solutions to mitigate the adverse impacts of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

This PhD Research Scholarship (Development of novel antifungals) is funded by CEAStAR to support a full-time PhD student to undertake research in antifungal drug development. This project will build a collaboration with Neoculi Pty Ltd to identify new antifungal leads and develop existing leads as antifungal drugs through established pathways for laboratory-based efficacy testing, characterisation of modes of action and testing of efficacy in relevant in vivo models.

Based at the University of Adelaide, the student will work with a multidisciplinary team and participate in a unique opportunity to undertake an industry placement.

Please refer to the attached Flyer for more information regarding what is on offer and eligibility requirements.

Expressions of interest should be submitted to Veah Tapat, Centre Manager [cea-star@uq.edu.au] by no later than 19 May 2024 with the name of scholarship in the subject heading. Please ensure you include all of the following documents:

• Degree certificates (testamurs)
• Academic transcripts
• Translations of non-English documentation
• Curriculum vitae
• Evidence of English language proficiency

Please include a cover letter which outlines your:

• Demonstrated research capability through thesis work, practical laboratory experience, or a combination of education and experience in microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and/or veterinary sciences.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness and enthusiasm for working in multidisciplinary teams and environments, including industry partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and be self-motivated to complete research to a high standard.