Higher Degree by Research
Postgraduate research in the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences is exciting and intellectually challenging. Our researchers are engaged in a fascinating array of activities at the leading edge of discovery; their expert training in research and strong support will not only help you to experience the exhilaration that comes from discovery, but will equip you with the knowledge and skills to tackle the scientific challenges of the future.
SCMB offers innovative environments for cross-disciplinary research. Our researchers collaborate with colleagues throughout Australia and around the world. You will have access to first-class facilities and opportunities to gain international experience. Your research training in SCMB will prepare you for satisfying career options worldwide in developing as well as traditional fields. We are always happy to hear from smart, ambitious graduates with enquiring minds who are interested to join our research training program.
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Contact details for research higher degree enquiriesMs Jill Sheridan phone 3365 4618 scmbpostgrad.research@uq.edu.au Room 317 Chemistry Building (68-317) Ms Glenda Chown phone 3365 1499 |
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How to apply for a PhD or MPhilReview research project information on the Research Themes pages of the SCMB website and nominate one or more SCMB academic advisors with whom you would like to make contac... |
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8th Annual SCMB Research Students SymposiumTime and Venue Thursday 22 November 2012 Level 2 Hawken Building, The University of Queensland, St Lucia Registration (begins at) 8:30am |
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Biological and synthetic chemistryProfessor James de Voss j.devoss@uq.edu.au My group is concerned with biological and synthetic chemistry and in particular with the application of chemical principl... |
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Biological coordination chemistryProfessor Lawrie Gahan gahan@uq.edu.au Our laboratory is interested in the application of coordination chemi... |
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Biomaterials for bone repair and regenerationDr Lisbeth Grondahl l.grondahl@uq.edu.au My research intrests are in the area of biom... |
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Cell biology and protein structure and functionProfessor Ross Smith ross.s@uq.edu.au Much of our research centres on post-transcriptional... |
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Chemistry and bioactivity of natural productsProfessor Mary Garson m.garson@uq.edu.au The research in my group focuses on the biologi... |
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Clinical protozoologyProfessor Peter O'Donoghue p.odonoghue@uq.edu.au My research concentrates on pro... |
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Coordination chemistryProfessor Paul Bernhardt p.bernhardt@uq.edu.au Our research efforts are concerned ... |
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Directed evolution of enzymes as biocatalystsProfessor Elizabth Gillam e.gillam@uq.edu.au The extraordinary catalytic diversity of P450 enzymes makes them the ideal starting material for engineering sophisticated biologica... |
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Evolutionary genetics and genomics of parasitic arthropodsAssociate Professor Stephen Barker |
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Glycoscience, drug discovery and biotechnologyAssociate Professor Vito Ferro v.ferro@uq.edu.au My research interests encompass carbohydrate chemistry and biochemistry, and medicinal chemistry, with a focus ... |
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Living polymersProfessor Michael Monteiro m.monteiro@uq.edu.au Polymers made by living radical polym... |
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Mechanisms of drug-induced liver damageDr Simon Worrall s.worra... |
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Medicinal and animal biochemistryAssociate Professor Leigh Ward |
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Microbial physiology and biochemistry of metalloenzymesDr Ulrike Kappler u.kappler@uq.edu.au My research is centred on how bacteria from va... |
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Molecular genetics and cell biology of the skinAssociate Professor Joe Rothnagel j.rothnagel@uq.edu.au The skin, and in particular ... |
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Molecular genetics and gene expressin and developmentAssociate Professor Bernie Carroll b.carroll@uq.edu.au As a molecular geneticist, ... |
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Molecular genetics of breast cancerProfessor Melissa Brown melissa.brown@uq.edu.au Breast cancer is the most comm... |
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Molecular mechanisms of neurological diseaseAssociate Professor Peter Dodd p.dodd@uq.edu.au |
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Molecular pathogenomicsDr Scott Beatson s.beats... |
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Molecular virologyProfessor Paul Young p.young@uq.edu.au Research interests encompass the molecular biology ... |
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Organic opto-electronicsProfessor Paul Burn pburn2@uq.edu.au The Centre for Organic Photonics and Electronics contai... |
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Protein structure and drug discoveryAssociate Professor Luke Guddat luke.guddat@uq.edu.au My research focus is on the three-dimensi... |
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Quantum nano-materials for opto-electronicsDr Shih-Chun (Lawrence) Lo s.lo@uq.edu.au Centre for Organic Photonics and Electron... |
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Redox biology and bacterial pathogenesisProfessor Alastair McEwan mcewan@uq.edu.au My research interests are in the role... |
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Research ProjectsBiological and synthetic chemistry Prof James de Voss Biological coordination chemistry&nb... |
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Research Scholarships and FeesInternational research higher degree candidates are liable for tuition fees for each semester for which they are enrolled. UQ offers scholarships to outstandi... |
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Sex, virulence and evolution in pathogenic fungiDr James Fraser. Every year millions of people die as a result of fungal infection. |
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Signalling molecules in macrophages and tumour cellsAssociate Professor Stuart Kellie s.kellie@uq.edu.au My basic research interests are... |
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Simulation of biomolecular systemsProfessor Alan E. Mark a.e.mark@uq.edu.au The Molecular Dynamics Group focuses on pre... |
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Spectroscopic properties of new materialsAssociate Professor Mark Riley |
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Structural biology of molecular recognitionProfessor Bostjan Kobe b.kobe@uq.edu.au Our group uses a number of techniques to study protei... |
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Structure, function, mechanism and pharmaceutical potential of metalloenzymesAssociate Professor Gary Schenk schenk@uq.edu.au Organophosphates (OPs) are commonly use... |
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Surface chemistryProfessor Ian Gentle i.gentle@uq.edu.au |
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Synthesis of complex natural productsDr Craig Williams c.williams3@uq.edu.au Our primary research focus and expertise is orientated around constructing and attempting to cons... |
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Synthesis, methodology, and medicinal chemistryDr Ross McGeary r.mcgeary@uq.edu.au The research activities of the group centre on syn... |
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Virus WatchLucas Goh, a 2008 Biotechnology graduate, is helping protect Australia. |
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Virtual TourGet an idea of what it's like to study or work at UQ's School of Chemistry & Molecular Biosciences. |
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