Master’s research projects in protein/microbial engineering, bioprocess engineering, and bioinformatics at The University of Queensland The University of Queensland in Canada

Master’s research project opportunities are available at The University of Queensland in areas including protein engineering, microbial engineering, bioprocess engineering, and bioinformatics.

The post advertises 8-unit Master’s research projects for students in the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability and the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences. The projects span several applied and interdisciplinary themes:

• Engineering UPO enzymes for sustainable flavour production using fungal unspecific peroxygenases as green biocatalysts.
• Modular biofiltration using spent engineered microbial biomass for metal recovery from industrial waste streams.
• Smart living materials for sustainable plant growth in space, combining bacterial cellulose and plant-growth-promoting microbes.
• Simulated microgravity to accelerate precision antimicrobials for bioprocess control, focusing on tailocins and microbial contamination control.
• From wetland methane signals to biofertiliser prototypes, involving methane-oxidising bacteria and climate-smart agriculture.

These projects are well suited to students interested in microbiology, biotechnology, synthetic biology, precision fermentation, environmental biotechnology, and bioinformatics. The post does not mention funding, scholarships, or a deadline.

Interested students should identify the project that best matches their background and contact the relevant supervisor(s) to discuss fit and next steps.