Queensland Brain Institute

The Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), established in 2003 under the leadership of Founding Director Professor Perry Bartlett, has developed a reputation as one of the world’s leading neuroscience research institutes. Part of the University of Queensland, the Institute is home to over 450 scientific staff led by 41 Group Leaders.

The importance of QBI’s research is demonstrated through publications in the most prestigious international journals and a very high success rate in NHMRC and ARC grants.

About this Project

This project will investigate how circuits form that are involved in the development of spontaneous and sensory-evoked activity in the cerebral cortex of small mammals. By combining chemo- and opto-genetics, with molecular neurobiology and advanced microscopy, this project will pioneer new ways to investigate early formation of brain circuits and provide unprecedented knowledge of the mechanisms that regulate brain wiring.

Eligibility

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following: molecular biology and/or brain development, confocal microscopy, or electrophysiology Please detail this experience in your application. Completion of BSc with Honours or Masters of Philosophy is required.

It will be advantageous to the applicant if you have completed undergraduate courses in either Neurophysiology/Cell Physiology/Biophysics, Developmental Biology/Neurobiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Zoology/Genetics/Evolution or Mathematical Neuroscience.

Applicants must also 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.

Scholarship Value

Competitive scholarships are available for national and international candidates of high standing (e.g. Australia Awards, Graduate School Scholarships, Thornton Foundation, amongst others), please see UQ Graduate School webpage for further details and applications. Note that some scholarships have tight application deadlines (e.g. next round closes in March with outcomes announced in June).

How to Apply

To submit an application for this role, please email Professor Linda Richards at richards@uq.edu.au with the following documents:

• Resume
• A statement of why you wish to complete a PhD and what interests you specifically about this project
• Academic transcripts

Addition Info:

Job No:509795
Area: Queensland Brain Institute
Salary (FTE): Advertised at multiple classifications
Work type: Full Time – Scholarship
Location: St Lucia
Applications close: 01 Apr 2020 (11:00 PM) E. Australia Standard Time

Tagged as: Neuroscience