The Scott lab is always looking for engaged students excited about science. We welcome potential Honours, MPhil, MSc and PhD students, or post-graduate student visitors to contact us. Australian and International students are very welcome.
Details on PhD and Masters programs at the University of Melbourne can be found here:
https://mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/research/research-training/future-students
https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/doctor-of-philosophy-medicine-dentistry-and-health-sciences/
December 2023
The Scott lab currently has a number of positions for Honours, PhD and Masters students on offer including:
Glycoengineering of Burkholderia glycoproteins in E. coli
Techniques: Glycoengineering, Molecular Biology, Protein Biochemistry
This project aims to generate glycoproteins decorated with the Burkholderia O-linked glycan in E. coli enabling us to undertake functional studies as well as generate next generation vaccines for Burkholderia infections.
Studying changes in protein stability / protein interactions in the absence of glycosylation
Techniques: Molecular Biology, Proteomics, Bioinformatics
This project aims to use new proteomic approaches such as thermal proteomic profiling to explore how glycosylation impacts the bacterial proteomes with Burkholderia, Neisseria and Acinetobacter species. By understanding how glycosylation is used we can use these principles to create new and better glycoconjugates.
Studying the conservation of glycosylation within across bacterial genera
Techniques: Molecular Biology, Proteomics, Bioinformatics
Although we have established that glycosylation systems are conserved within the a number of bacterial genus how well the glycoproteome (both proteins and sites) are conserved are still unclear. By characterising bacterial glycoproteomes; the impacts when glycosylation is inhibited across species; and exploring the conservation of sites across genomes we aim to pin-point highly conserved glycoproteins/glycosylation sites that are functionally important.
Understanding the role of glycosylation within bacterial Virulence
Techniques: Molecular Biology, Infection/virulence assays, Proteomics
The disruption of glycosylation leads to profound effects on virulence within Burkholderia species yet we know very little about why or how glycosylation impacts virulence. The goal of this project is to explore the virulence of Burkholderia cenocepacia and dissect at which point intracellular replication is being blocked within glycosylation mutants compare to wild type strains using proteomics. Understanding the changes in the proteome during infections will greatly improve our understanding of B. cenocepacia pathogenesis in general.
If you are interested or would like more details please contact Nick Scott ([email protected])
Multiple scholarships and stipends are available to come work with us.
These competitive schemes, including:
Melbourne India Postgraduate Academy (MIPA)
The Melbourne India Postgraduate Academy (MIPA) was developed through a collaboration between The University of Melbourne (Melbourne), three Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) – IIT Madras/ IIT Kanpur/ IIT Kharagpur and IISc to form an international research training group (IRTG), wherein successful candidates receive one PhD degree jointly awarded by Melbourne and one of the four Indian Institutes. Each testamur will acknowledge the joint nature of the degree and the names of the relevant partner institutions.
Website: https://mipa.unimelb.edu.au/iisc-mipa-guidelines/
Research Training Program (RTP)
The RTP provides stipend, on a calendar year basis, to Universities to support both domestic and overseas students undertaking Research Doctorate and Research Masters degrees, known as higher degrees by research (HDRs).
Website: https://www.dese.gov.au/research-block-grants/research-training-program
China Scholarships Council
This scholarship was established by the Chinese Scholarship Council and the University of Melbourne to promote international collaboration and is awarded to citizens of the People's Republic of China wishing to undertake a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree at the University of Melbourne.
Website: https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards/china-scholarship-council-university-of-melbourne-phd-scholarship
Australia Awards
Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. They aim to contribute to the development needs of Australia's partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements. They provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.
Website: https://students.unimelb.edu.au/student-support/scholarships-and-financial-support/australia-awards
CSIRO Postgraduate Scholarships
CSIRO postgraduate scholarships provides opportunities in science and engineering for outstanding graduates who enrol each year at Australian tertiary institutions. Up to fifty scholarships are available for projects that align with CSIRO's priority research areas. Scholarships are available to full-time postgraduate students who are undertaking a higher degree by research which will lead to the award of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Scholarships will be offered to high achieving students who are enrolled in a PhD program at an Australian university. Recipients of postgraduate scholarships are generally required to be Australian Citizens or hold Permanent Residency status. However, in fields in which there is a national skill shortage, scholarships may be awarded to overseas candidates, provided they meet Department of Immigration and Citizenship policy guidelines. International students must be able to provide evidence of admission to an Australian university.
Website: https://www.csiro.au/en/careers/scholarships-student-opportunities/postgraduate-programs-and-scholarships/postgrads
Details on PhD and Masters programs at the University of Melbourne can be found here:
https://mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/research/research-training/future-students
https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/doctor-of-philosophy-medicine-dentistry-and-health-sciences/
December 2023
The Scott lab currently has a number of positions for Honours, PhD and Masters students on offer including:
Glycoengineering of Burkholderia glycoproteins in E. coli
Techniques: Glycoengineering, Molecular Biology, Protein Biochemistry
This project aims to generate glycoproteins decorated with the Burkholderia O-linked glycan in E. coli enabling us to undertake functional studies as well as generate next generation vaccines for Burkholderia infections.
Studying changes in protein stability / protein interactions in the absence of glycosylation
Techniques: Molecular Biology, Proteomics, Bioinformatics
This project aims to use new proteomic approaches such as thermal proteomic profiling to explore how glycosylation impacts the bacterial proteomes with Burkholderia, Neisseria and Acinetobacter species. By understanding how glycosylation is used we can use these principles to create new and better glycoconjugates.
Studying the conservation of glycosylation within across bacterial genera
Techniques: Molecular Biology, Proteomics, Bioinformatics
Although we have established that glycosylation systems are conserved within the a number of bacterial genus how well the glycoproteome (both proteins and sites) are conserved are still unclear. By characterising bacterial glycoproteomes; the impacts when glycosylation is inhibited across species; and exploring the conservation of sites across genomes we aim to pin-point highly conserved glycoproteins/glycosylation sites that are functionally important.
Understanding the role of glycosylation within bacterial Virulence
Techniques: Molecular Biology, Infection/virulence assays, Proteomics
The disruption of glycosylation leads to profound effects on virulence within Burkholderia species yet we know very little about why or how glycosylation impacts virulence. The goal of this project is to explore the virulence of Burkholderia cenocepacia and dissect at which point intracellular replication is being blocked within glycosylation mutants compare to wild type strains using proteomics. Understanding the changes in the proteome during infections will greatly improve our understanding of B. cenocepacia pathogenesis in general.
If you are interested or would like more details please contact Nick Scott ([email protected])
Multiple scholarships and stipends are available to come work with us.
These competitive schemes, including:
Melbourne India Postgraduate Academy (MIPA)
The Melbourne India Postgraduate Academy (MIPA) was developed through a collaboration between The University of Melbourne (Melbourne), three Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) – IIT Madras/ IIT Kanpur/ IIT Kharagpur and IISc to form an international research training group (IRTG), wherein successful candidates receive one PhD degree jointly awarded by Melbourne and one of the four Indian Institutes. Each testamur will acknowledge the joint nature of the degree and the names of the relevant partner institutions.
Website: https://mipa.unimelb.edu.au/iisc-mipa-guidelines/
Research Training Program (RTP)
The RTP provides stipend, on a calendar year basis, to Universities to support both domestic and overseas students undertaking Research Doctorate and Research Masters degrees, known as higher degrees by research (HDRs).
Website: https://www.dese.gov.au/research-block-grants/research-training-program
China Scholarships Council
This scholarship was established by the Chinese Scholarship Council and the University of Melbourne to promote international collaboration and is awarded to citizens of the People's Republic of China wishing to undertake a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree at the University of Melbourne.
Website: https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards/china-scholarship-council-university-of-melbourne-phd-scholarship
Australia Awards
Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. They aim to contribute to the development needs of Australia's partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements. They provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.
Website: https://students.unimelb.edu.au/student-support/scholarships-and-financial-support/australia-awards
CSIRO Postgraduate Scholarships
CSIRO postgraduate scholarships provides opportunities in science and engineering for outstanding graduates who enrol each year at Australian tertiary institutions. Up to fifty scholarships are available for projects that align with CSIRO's priority research areas. Scholarships are available to full-time postgraduate students who are undertaking a higher degree by research which will lead to the award of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Scholarships will be offered to high achieving students who are enrolled in a PhD program at an Australian university. Recipients of postgraduate scholarships are generally required to be Australian Citizens or hold Permanent Residency status. However, in fields in which there is a national skill shortage, scholarships may be awarded to overseas candidates, provided they meet Department of Immigration and Citizenship policy guidelines. International students must be able to provide evidence of admission to an Australian university.
Website: https://www.csiro.au/en/careers/scholarships-student-opportunities/postgraduate-programs-and-scholarships/postgrads
