We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to research structural plasticity in viruses. The primary focus of this role is to the investigate the ability of both native and engineered viral proteins to assemble into capsids with varying geometry. From the use of synthetic approaches to producing virus capsids it is becoming clear that this phenomenon is more widespread than previously thought and has implications for the evolution of viruses and the development of virus-based biotechnologies.

The Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics brings together Griffith’s strengths in biomedical research, combining the outstanding discovery and translational research, infrastructure, and training expertise of the Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery.   The Institute for Glycomics and biomedical teams from within the Menzies Health Institute Queensland will deliver real and immediate impacts locally and globally, transforming the lives of people around the world, especially those in disadvantaged communities.