PhD Scholarship An innovative particulate multistage malaria vaccine

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to research the design and assembly of synthetic particulate malaria vaccines that not only prevent the infection but also inhibit the transmission via mosquitoes. The primary focus of this role is to synthetically combine malaria antigens and assess their safety and immunogenicity in animal models. This project includes AI-assisted structural modelling of antigens molecular biology and biochemical methods to produce and characterise various vaccine candidates.

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 you will be able to independently conduct experiments relevant to vaccine design production and caharacterisation. You will have evidence of a passion for vaccines and for providing solutions for unmet health challenges with a strong desire to undertake research in immunology.

• Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
• Applicants must have completed 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 Policy. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.

International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

1. A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
2. A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
3. A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

Additional Information :

About the scholarship
The 2026 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $35656 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years full time study. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

What Griffith offers
As a scholarship holder you will study with a University that ranks among the top 2% worldwide and spans across campuses 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  containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• Brief research proposal maximum 2 pages
• Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the About you section
• A curriculum vitae (CV)  using the Griffith CV template.
• Names and contact details of two referees

Closing date for expressions of interest is: Friday 6 March 2026 at 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 Bernd Rehm
Phone: (07)
Email:  

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time