CSIRO is an Australian Government agency responsible for scientific research.

CSIRO in parternship with UQ's Graduate School, is offering to PhD candidates an opportunity to work in " The impact of Climate Change and Climate Vairability on Antimicrobial Resistance" project to develop their research and transferable skills through a HDR placement. PhD candidates with majoring in climate / environmental science / epidemiology / public health / health science or background are welcome to apply.

Intended start date: September 2024 (Specific date negotiable).

Total days: 60 working days.

Location: CSIRO Australian e-Health research centre, Herston.

EOIs closes on Sunday 01st September 2024. Please email submissions directly to Yen.Pham2@csiro.au with a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in applying. (please do not submit a my.UQ request for this placement).

This placement is unpaid, but you might be eligible to apply for one of the Graduate School Scholarships.

About the project

This project aims to develop a systematic review of the current literature on the impact of medium- and long-term changes in climate conditions on the evolution and spread of antimicrobial resistance following a research protocol that has been completed.

Key tasks:

  • Review and update the research protocol
  • Screen selected peer-reviewed studies to include in the review
  • Develop a database for data analysis (using Excel)
  • Draft the systematic review paper

Expected outputs:

  • Database for the systematic review
  • A draft of the review paper
  • Team/work presentation of the results