PhD Scholarship Opportunity Unravelling Cancer Metabolite Recognition by T Cells
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Job No.:698874
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 3.5-year fixed-term appointment
Location: Monash University Clayton campus Melbourne Australia
Remuneration: The successful applicant will receive a tax-free stipend at the current value of $41100 per annum 2027 full-time rate as per the Monash Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend inspired every day A fully funded PhD scholarship is available in the group of Dr Wael Awad within Prof. Jamie Rossjohns laboratory at the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute (BDI). This research proposal focuses on providing a holistic understanding of how cancer-associated metabolites orchestrate T cell functions. Utilizing a combination of cutting-edge biochemical structural and cellular immunology approaches the successful candidate will investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying T cell receptor recognition and discrimination of tumour metabolites. This fundamental research aims to pave the way for universal MR1-based anti-cancer immunotherapies. The successful candidate gains hands-on expertise in recombinant protein expression and purification X-ray crystallography Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) and cellular immunology approaches in a world-class exceptionally well-funded environment. The candidate will join a world-leading structural immunology research team with a proven track record of publishing in high-impact journals including Science Nature Immunology and Science Immunology. The position offers an exceptionally well-funded environment state-of-the-art facilities direct mentorship from world leaders and opportunities to present at national and international conferences. Eligibility requirements: Candidates will need to fulfil the Monash University minimum requirements for admission to a PhD detailed here: The project is based in Melbourne Australia. The candidate can commence the project in January 2027; however alternative arrangements can be made. How to apply Please submit a single package containing: Please submit your application via email to with the subject line PhD Application MR1 Structural Immunology Applications Close:Tuesday 18 October 2026 11:55pm AEDT Supporting a diverse workforce
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