SSCI Ph.D. Scholarship: Multi-omics study of Western Australian Extremophilic Microorganism at Edith Cowan University 2023

The objective of this Ph.D. research is to explore native microorganisms from extreme environments using a multi-omics approach, with the aim of determining their suitability for environmental and industrial applications. The project's findings will pave the way for the development of innovative and environmentally friendly biotechnological solutions to address various ecological and commercial challenges. The successful Ph.D. candidate will be part of a collaborative team involving Edith Cowan University, Curtin University, and the Fundacion Ciencia y Vida (Chile). The research will primarily take place at the state-of-the-art Microbial Ecology laboratory within the School of Science, based at ECU, Joondalup. 

• Extremophilic microorganisms thrive in extreme environments, creating a habitat where most other microorganisms cannot survive. These unique microorganisms, along with the enzymes and metabolites they produce, have demonstrated successful application in a variety of biotechnological processes that demand extreme temperatures, salinity, and pH conditions.
• The purpose of this Ph.D. project is to assess the practicality of utilizing bioprospecting native extremophilic microorganisms from Western Australia in different environmental and industrial applications. The candidate will delve into the extremophilic microorganisms at a molecular level, employing a multi-omics approach encompassing genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics.
• The successful candidate will operate within a collaborative team involving ECU, Curtin University (Perth), and Fundacion Cienca y Vida (Chile). The research will be based at ECU's Joondalup campus in Perth and will be carried out at the School of Science, benefiting from its state-of-the-art facilities.

Eligibility Criteria for SSCI Ph.D. Scholarship: Multi-omics study of Western Australian Extremophilic Microorganism:

In order to qualify for this scholarship, applicants need to fulfill the entry criteria for a Ph.D. program at ECU.

The selection criteria for this scholarship include the following:

• Essential: Proficiency in fundamental microbiological techniques.
• Essential: Practical experience in molecular biology techniques, including DNA extraction and PCR.
• Essential: Strong writing skills.
• Desirable: Experience in extracting proteins and metabolites.
• Desirable: Familiarity with genomic, proteomic, or metabolomic data analysis.
• Desirable: Experience in bioinformatic analysis.

The application process for SSCI Ph.D. Scholarship: Multi-omics study of Western Australian Extremophilic Microorganism:

Please send your resume and a brief letter addressing the selection criteria to Dr. Himel Nahreen Khaleque