RMIT University 2022 PhD Scholarship in Epigenetics in Immunosenescence

This project will systematically map epigenetic changes that promote age-related immune dysfunction, in the context of human vaccination trials, as well as cancer human clinical trials.

• Table of Content
• About RMIT University
• PhD Scholarship in Epigenetics in Immunosenescence
• Aim and Benefits of PhD Scholarship in Epigenetics in Immunosenescence
• Requirements for PhD Scholarship in Epigenetics in Immunosenescence Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About RMIT University

RMIT University (officially Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, informally RMIT) is an Australian public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 1887 as the Working Men's College of Melbourne by Francis Ormond, it initially opened as a private night school offering instruction in art, science and technology in response to the industrial revolution in Australia. It was made a public university by act of the Parliament of Victoria in 1992 after merging with the Phillip Institute of Technology. A dual sector institute, its enrolment of 320 trades students in 1887 ... continue reading

PhD Scholarship in Epigenetics in Immunosenescence

Aim and Benefits of PhD Scholarship in Epigenetics in Immunosenescence

The value of the Scholarship is equivalent to an RMIT full Scholarship

This Scholarship will be available for 3.5 years.

Requirements for PhD Scholarship in Epigenetics in Immunosenescence Qualification

Applicants need to have a background in immunology, genetics or bioinformatics. They must have completed a relevant Bachelor’s Degree and Honour’s or Master’s. 

Desirable criteria:

• Practical experience and conceptual background in cellular immunology.
• Interest in, and ability to, work in an interdisciplinary setting including immunologists, clinicians and, bioinformaticians and biologists.
• Experience in tissue culture.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following documents to Prof. Magdalena Plenbanski and Dr April Kartikasari via [email protected] and [email protected].

• A copy of electronic academic transcripts
• A CV that includes any publications/awards and the contact details of two referees.

For more details, visit RMIT University website.