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IHMRI/Medicine PhD Scholarships

Nicotinic receptor structure and function probed with conotoxins

An exciting opportunity is available for a PhD candidate to undertake a project on Nicotinic receptor structure and function probed with conotoxins.  This research is part of a 5-year, ARC project and is supervised by Professor David J. Adams, IHMRI Executive Director.

Nicotinic receptors are intrinsic membrane proteins that play a role in communication in excitable cells, particularly in the nervous system. The primary goals of this ARC Discovery project are:

• to define at a molecular level, the structural and functional determinants of nicotinic-conotoxin interactions; and
• develop new selective probes that advance neurophysiological research. The diversity and distribution of nicotinic receptor subtypes being uncovered through molecular biology and selective conotoxin probes presents an exciting opportunity for the discovery of new therapeutic agents.

Eligibility:

To be considered for scholarship you must:

• hold, or be currently completing:
  • a Master by research
  • a Master by coursework with a significant research component graded as high distinction, or equivalent
  • an Honours degree achieving first class honours in Physiology, Pharmacology, Neuroscience or related discipline
  • a 4 year bachelor degree achieving a GPA of 4 or equivalent (80% or above)
  • hold English language proficiency: IELTS>6.5
  • meet the requirements of the university, including all the conditions for admission to the research higher degree program.

Both domestic and international students are eligible and encouraged to apply.

Value of Scholarship:  The value of the scholarship is $28,000 per annum.

Duration of Scholarship: The scholarship is for 3.5 years.  Any additional time taken to complete the PhD will not be paid.

Commencement Date: You must be able to commence by 31 March, 2017.

How to apply and further information

Please send an expression of interest addressing eligibility requirements, with a copy of your CV to Professor David Adams, djadams@uow.edu.au by Monday 5 December 2016.