PhD Scholarship – Validate Salivary Biomarkers for Early Liver Fibrosis Detection

About the role

The successful candidate will join the Saliva and Liquid Biopsy Group at Griffith University to develop and validate novel salivary biomarkers for the early detection of liver fibrosis. This full‑time PhD scholarship combines laboratory research, proteomics, and clinical collaboration.

Key responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to identify salivary biomarkers linked to liver fibrosis.
• Integrate clinical data from hospital partners with laboratory findings.
• Perform proteomic analyses and validate candidate biomarkers.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across Griffith University campuses.

Required profile

• Strong academic background in Medical Laboratory Science, Pathology, Molecular Pathology or related field.
• Research experience interfacing with hospital laboratories and clinicians.
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and passion for translational research.
• Valid Australian driver’s licence.

Required skills

• Experience with proteomics and biomarker discovery techniques.
• Knowledge of multivariate statistical analysis (beneficial but not mandatory).

What we offer

• Annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for up to three years.
• International tuition fee scholarship for eligible overseas candidates.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and a supportive research environment.