Phd Top-Up Scholarship

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**The Opportunity**
- **Are you passionate about a career in research?**:

- **Want to access CSIRO's world-class facilities and staff?**:
CSIRO PhD Top-Up Scholarships provide enhanced opportunities in science and engineering for outstanding graduates enrolling in a PhD at Australian tertiary institutions. Collaborating with us to complete your PhD degree will give your research the edge. We offer you access to our leading scientists, engineers and mentors, the opportunity to take your research to the next level in our first-class facilities and first-hand experience in an environment where our innovative research really is changing the world for the better.

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**Project Title**: Mechanical transmission of pathogens by mosquitoes

**Project Details**

While the role of vectors in the biological transmission of pathogens is well-characterized, the mechanical transmission of mosquito pathogens remains poorly understood. This project aims to address key gaps in our understanding of the potential vector based mechanical transmission of the bacterium Mycobacterium ulcerans (the causative agent of Buruli ulcer) and other mosquito-borne viruses, such as dengue virus and Japanese encephalitis virus.

This PhD opportunity involves accessing ACDP's high-containment area and utilising entomology techniques alongside traditional molecular and virology methods. By adopting a One Health approach, this project will enhance our understanding of these pathogens, leading to more targeted diagnostics, treatment, and prevention strategies.

**Location**:Geelong, Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP)

**Scholarship**:Top-Up Scholarship of $10,000 per annum, plus a learning and development budget of $5,000 over the term of the studentship

**Tenure**: 3 years

**Reference**: 97901

**Eligibility**:

- first or upper second-class honours or equivalent in a relevant research area;
- admission to an Australian University as a PhD student;
- hold an appropriate visa to study in Australia (if international)*
- be no further than one year (FTE) into a PhD on commencing at CSIRO
- hold a primary scholarship; for example, a Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship or other primary scholarship of similar value
- not be in receipt of any other Top-Up Scholarship
- a university supervisor who is willing and able to supervise you; and
- be available to commence with CSIRO no later than 30 June 2025.
- International applicants must be residing in Australia and have the appropriate immigration approvals to allow them to take up the scholarship.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Check or equivalent. They must also be able to meet ACDP's microbiological security and security assessment requirements.

**Applications will be assessed on**:

- **Quality and relevance of student project**:The primary assessment criterion for a CSIRO PhD Top-Up Scholarship is the quality and relevance of the project being proposed. The research must be aligned with the advertised priority research area.
- **Availability of appropriate university supervision**:The relevance of the university supervisor's research background and their willingness to supervise the student in collaboration with the CSIRO supervisor should also be made clear.

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**How to apply**:
You will be required to:

- submit a **Resume/CV and Cover Letter** (as one document) in the '_Resume/CV_'_ _field w