1 PhD Studentship in Neuroscience (lipidomics) in Australia | The University of Queensland

The aim of this PhD studentship is to pursue our effort to characterise the change in the lipid landscape elicited by synaptic transmission, memory acquisition paradigms and neurodegeneration.

The successful candidate will join the established laboratory group of Professor Frederic Meunier at the Queensland Brain Institute at the University of Queensland and will use new generation state-of-the-art mass spectrometry or super-resolution microscopy approaches to further understand how lipids control brain function and dysfunction.

The person

Expressions of Interest are invited from outstanding and enthusiastic science graduates ideally with relevant experience in mass spectrometry and/or super resolution microscopy. Candidates will have a First Class Honours degree or equivalent and should be eligible for an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) or equivalent. Basic expertise in mass spectrometry, cell culture and transfection is required. Experience in biochemistry (eg. western blotting, pull down) and microscopy would be helpful.

Applicants must fulfil the PhD admission criteria for the University of Queensland, including English language requirements, and demonstrate excellent capacity and potential for research. Demonstration of research ability through publication output in peer reviewed international journals is desirable. Entry requirements can be found here.

Remuneration

Selected prospective students will receive assistance to apply for either the APA or, for international students, an International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS). The current APA scholarship rate is AUD$26,288 per annum (2016 rate, indexed annually) tax-free for three years with a possible six month extension in approved circumstances. A top-up scholarship ($5,000 per annum) may be available to the successful candidate. For further information on scholarships refer here.