PhD Project in Zebrafish Developmental Neurobiology and Genetics, Australia

PhD Position in Brain and Mind Research Insitute at the University of Sydney, Australia
Job Description: The Developmental Neurobiology and Genomics laboratory within the Brain and Mind Research Institute (BMRI) at the University of Sydney is offering three PhD projects in the research areas hypothalamic obesity, neurodegeneration (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS), and X-linked intellectual disability. The candidates must be successful in obtaining a primary scholarship such as an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) or University of Sydney Postgraduate Award (UPA). Highly ranked APA/UPA PhD students have further the opportunity to apply for top-up scholarships (USYD Merit Awards, Vice-Chancellor’s Research Scholarships -VCRS). Overseas students are also welcome to apply, provided they have already secured a full living allowance and full tuition fee scholarship.
Application guide:
For further information please contact contact Prof. Thomas Becker (tsbecker@med.usyd.edu.au) or Dr. Silke Rinkwitz (srinkwitz@med.usyd.edu.au). For information on on applying for the APA/UPA please visit http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/training/postgraduate_awards.shtml.

Applications for the 2011 Semester 1 APA/UPA will open in late August, the closing date is 29 October 2010.

Further Scholarship Information and Application