PhD Scholarship Deconvolving Individual Bioaerosol Signatures Using AI-Driven Analysis of Complex Biological Datasets

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to work on an Office of National Intelligence National Intelligence Discovery funded grant titled Integrated Controlled and Networked-Change Authentication Unit (ICaN-CU). The primary focus of this project is to determine whether individual human bioaerosol signatures can be detected and distinguished within a shared indoor space.  This project includes the integration of environmental aerosol sampling technologies high-resolution chemical analysis and AI-driven signal deconvolution. Specifically this project aims to develop and refine an AI-based framework capable of identifying individual-specific bioaerosol signatures from complex biological data. The PhD candidate will join a productive multidisciplinary research team and contribute to a research programme that has a strong emphasis on emerging technologies.

Qualifications :

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role a background in computer science or a related discipline and familiarity with AI and machine learning are essential. Candidates are also expected to have experience with widely used AI platforms such as TensorFlow PyTorch or scikit-learn and to be proficient in Python.

You will have evidence of a passion for discovery and pushing the limits of what is possible with a strong desire to undertake innovative research and make meaningful contribution to science and the national interest.

• Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic applicants (Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident or New Zealand special category Visa holder).
• Applicants must have completed or expect to complete a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to second class/Division A honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure.  For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.

Additional Information :

About the scholarship
The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

An annual top up scholarship of $5000 (fixed) for a period of three years of full -time study is also available.

What Griffith offers
As a scholarship holder you will study with a University that ranks among the top 2% worldwide and spans across locations in South East Queensland. At Griffith University weve worked hard to create a culture that will challenge you to be curious creative and courageous. We also support the professional and personal development of all our HDR candidates and invest in the skills of our people. Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. Griffiths strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science Technology Engineering Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

EoI process
Please do not select the APPLY button. All expressions of interest must be submitted to  Tiralongo () containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section including a  copy of your academic transcript
• A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
• Names of  two referees

Closing date for expressions of interest is: Monday 3 November 2025 5pm AEST

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line

For project related enquiries please contact:
Professor Joe Tiralongo
Email: 

For administration enquiries please contact:
Griffith Graduate Research School
Email: 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time