Donna Whelan
1 week ago
Funded PhD Positions in DNA Repair, Advanced Microscopy, and Single-Molecule Biophysics at La Trobe University La Trobe University in Australia
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Cell Biology
Funding
Two funded PhD positions are available.
Deadline
Jun 30, 2027
Country
Australia
University
La Trobe University

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About this position
La Trobe University is advertising two funded PhD positions in a research program led by Donna Whelan (Senior Lecturer) in Bendigo, Australia.
The projects sit at the intersection of DNA repair, advanced microscopy, single-molecule biophysics, and quantitative biology, with a strong emphasis on understanding how proteins locate the correct place on DNA and how damaged DNA is found and repaired.
Project 1: DNA Damage with Advanced Imaging (PRO-26144)
This PhD will investigate how cells find and repair damaged DNA. The work involves advanced imaging to track DNA repair proteins at high spatial and temporal resolution, combining cell biology, microscopy, and quantitative image analysis.
Project 2: Single-Molecule Imaging of DNA Homology Search (PRO-26145)
This PhD will study how a protein finds a matching DNA sequence during homologous recombination. The project uses single-molecule FRET, complementary imaging technologies, and quantitative analysis to observe molecular interactions and develop new experimental approaches.
These opportunities are especially suitable for students with backgrounds or interests in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, physics, microscopy, or quantitative biology. The post explicitly welcomes both domestic and international applicants.
Location note: applicants must be onshore in Australia and able to commence by 30 June 2027.
If you are interested, contact the recruiter directly and indicate whether you are applying for PRO-26144 or PRO-26145.
Funding details
Two funded PhD positions are available.
What's required
Applicants should have interest in interdisciplinary research spanning cell or molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, physics, microscopy, or quantitative biology. The post is open to domestic and international applicants, but applicants must be onshore in Australia and able to commence by 30 June 2027.
How to apply
Interested candidates should get in touch with Donna Whelan about the relevant project (PRO-26144 or PRO-26145). Mention your interest in the specific project and provide the required application documents if requested.
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