Higher Degree Research Scholarship Details

Miltenyi Biotec - UWS MMRG Translational Medicine Doctoral Scholarship

School of Science and Health
The School of Science and Health in collaboration with Miltenyi Biotec is seeking an excellent doctoral candidate to undertake a project in the area of Translational Medicine.

About the Project
This project will investigate the role of mitochondria, ER, autophagy, multi-vesicular and multi-lammellal bodies in peripheral neuropathies. The successful candidate is expected to commence the project in the Autumn session 2012.

Essential Criteria
Applicants should hold an excellent Bachelor Honours degree (Class 1 or 2.1) or equivalent qualifications and/or experience

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in the following techniques:

• cell culture (both suspension and adherent cells);
• cell transfections; immunofluorescence;
• confocal microscopy;
• SDS-PAGE and Western Blotting;
• sub cellular organelle fractionation of mitochondria, autophagosomes and ER membranes.

The individual will also have extensive experience using the Miltenyi Automax Pro and Macs Quant Flow cytometry systems and have a sound knowledge of autophagy and peripheral neuropathies.

What does the scholarship provide?

• Tax-free stipend of $25,000 per annum for up to three years.
• A funded place in the degree.
• The scholarship is available to domestic applicants only

Need more information?

• To discuss a potential project please contact Dr Simon Myers on (02) 4620 3383, OR Professor
• Jens Coorssen on (02) 4620 3802
• Contact the Research Training, Policy and Programs Officer, Natalie McLaughlin to discuss candidature and scholarship conditions
• Find out more about the research being undertaken in the School of Science and Health 

How to apply
Submit an application form (PDF, 160Kb), research proposal and CV by the closing date. 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 10 FEBRUARY 2012

Centre for Health Research

Doctoral Scholarships (4 available)
The Centre for Health Research invites applications from highly motivated graduates seeking to undertake one of four doctoral projects in areas that align with the research interests of the Centre.

The Centre for Health Research conducts interdisciplinary research on health services and the factors that determine their use, costs and outcomes. Researchers are addressing priorities for health and for the health system, including mental health, chronic disease, cancer, Aboriginal health, reproductive and sexual health, early life and ageing, drawing on methodologies including observational studies, epidemiology, biostatistics and mixed methods research. The Centre conducts engaged research linking health researchers with potential collaborators and policy partners.

The Centre is in a purpose built state-of-the-art medical education and research facility, 5 minutes walk from Macarthur train station.
There are four projects available

1. Centre for Health Research Postgraduate Research Award: A project of the applicant's own design which is aligned with one of the Centre's research themes
2. NHMRC Postgraduate Research Award: This project will use linked data for research to evaluate and improve health services for mothers, babies and children
3. NHMRC Postgraduate Research Award: The project will investigate the use, effectiveness and safety of smoking cessation medications prior to and during pregnancy, and has a specific focus on Indigenous women.
4. Australian Postgraduate Award (Industry): The project will examine the construction and experience of fertility in the context of cancer, including patient, partner and health care professional perspectives

Academic Criteria

• Applicants should hold a Bachelor Honours degree (Class 1 or 2.1), or equivalent qualifications and/or experience in a related field such as medicine, nursing and allied health fields, public health, psychology, science, mathematics, statistics and computer science 
• Indigenous applicants are particularly encouraged to apply for project number 3

What does the scholarship provide?

• Tax free stipend of up to $33,728 per annum for up to 3 years and a funded place in the degree for domestic applicants
• International applicants may apply but may be charged tuition fees. 
• Support is available for conference attendance (domestic and international) and fieldwork costs.
• Commencement dates are negotiable

Need more information?

• Applicants are encouraged to discuss their research interests with one of the following potential supervisors prior to submitting an application:
• Louisa Jorm, Professor of Population Health (l.jorm@uws.edu.au, +61 2 4620 3816)
• Phillipa Hay, Professor of Mental Health (p.hay@uws.edu.au, +61 2 4620 3838)
• Alys Havard, Research Fellow (a.havard@uws.edu.au, + 61 4620 3891)
• Anthony Maeder, Professor of Health Informatics (a.maeder@uws.edu.au, +61 2 4620 3462)
• Jane Ussher, Professor of Women's Health Psychology (j.ussher@uws.edu.au, +61 2 9772 6720)

Contact the Research Training, Policy and Programs Officer to discuss enrolment and scholarships: Natalie McLaughlin

How to apply
Applicants should submit the  application form (PDF, 160Kb), research proposal and CV by the closing date

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 24 FEBRUARY 2012
 

Discovery Postgraduate Research Award

Vortex and force characteristics of inclined offshore cylindrical structures in oscillatory flows 
 
The School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics invites applications to undertake an exciting doctoral project funded by the Australian Research Council. 
 
About the project
Cylindrical structures such as pipelines, risers, sub-sea cables are commonly used in the offshore oil and gas industry. The flow-induced forces must be understood to ensure the stability of these structures. The doctoral student will be involved in research on three-dimensional flow around offshore structures through numerical modelling.
 
Academic Criteria

• Applicants should hold an excellent Bachelor Honours degree or masters degree (with a research component) in civil or mechanical  engineering, or equivalent qualifications and/or experience 
• Demonstrated knowledge in the area of fluid mechanics is essential

 What does the scholarship provide?

• Tax-free stipend of $26,000 per annum for up to 3 years
• Funded place in the degree for domestic students
• International students may apply, but may be charged tuition fees.
• Additional funding is available for project costs, fieldwork and conference attendance 

 Need more information?

• Contact Dr Ming Zhao, Senior Lecturer, School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics to discuss the project in more detail, +61 2 4736 0085
• Contact the Research Training, Policy and Programs Officer, to discuss candidature and scholarship conditions: Natalie McLaughlin,  +61 2 4736 0278
• Find out more about research being undertaken in the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics 

How to apply

• Applicants are encouraged to contact Dr Zhao to discuss the project prior to submitting an application
• Submit the  application form (PDF, 160Kb) and a CV by the closing date

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 24 FEBRUARY 2012
 

Discovery Postgraduate Research Award

Human Response to Wind-Excited Building Vibration
The Institute for Infrastructure Engineering invites applications from excellent doctoral candidates to undertake an exciting project funded by the Australian Research Council.

About the project
Tall buildings are prone to wind-induced vibration, causing discomfort to occupants and degradation of work performance. This research is multi-disciplinary, bringing together inputs from engineering, physiology and psychology, and aiming to identify the factors affecting motion sickness and understand the significance of compensatory behaviour on human comfort and work performance in
wind-excited tall buildings. This research will be based on experimental manipulation of the effects of low-frequency planar vibration on people in a motion simulator, general population surveys on prior experience of and reaction to building motion, and field survey of occupants in wind-excited buildings. The successful candidates may have the opportunity to participate in research components of the
project in Hong Kong and New Zealand.

Academic Criteria

• Applicants should hold a Bachelor Honours degree (Class 1 or 2.1)or equivalent qualifications and/or experience in human factors, psychology, human physiology, engineering or a related discipline
• International applicants must also demonstrate a high level of English proficiency. Please refer to the web for information about the UWS English Language requirements: 

What does the scholarship provide?

• Tax free stipend of up to $33,728 per annum for up to 3 years
• Funded place in the degree for domestic applicants
• International applicants may apply but may be charged tuition fees.
• Additional funding is available for project costs, fieldwork and conference attendance

Need more information?
Contact an academic advisor to discuss the project in more detail:

• Professor Kenny Kwok: +61 2 4736 0444
• Professor Vaughan Macefield: +61 2 9852 4654
• Contact the Research Training, Policy and Programs Officer to discuss enrolment and scholarships: Natalie McLaughlin   
• Find out more about the research being undertaken in the Institute for Infrastructure Engineering 

How to apply

• Applicants should submit the  application form (PDF, 160Kb), together with a covering letter and CV by the closing date

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 29 FEBRUARY 2012 

Discovery Postgraduate Research Award

Hybrid Stainless-Carbon Steel Composite Beam-Column Joints at Elevated Temperatures
The Institute for Infrastructure Engineering invites applications from excellent doctoral candidates to undertake an exciting project funded by the Australian Research Council.
 
About the Project
Concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) columns fabricated from carbon steel have long been used in the construction industry. With an aim to substantially improve the maintenance, stainless steel tubes have been proposed to replace carbon steel tubes in this project. To promote the application of stainless steel CFST columns, conventional carbon steel beams will continue to be used and innovative connections need to be developed to connect the beams to the columns. The doctoral student will be involved in the research of the fire performance of these innovative joints. This research project is an inter-disciplinary integrating structural engineering and fire safety engineering.
 
Essential Criteria

• Excellent Bachelor Honours degree in civil or structural engineering, or equivalent qualifications and/or experience.

What does the scholarship provide?

• Tax-free stipend of $33,728 per annum. 
• Funded place in the degree for domestic students
• International students may be required to pay tuition fees.   
• Additional funding is available for project costs, fieldwork and conference attendance

Need more information?

• Contact Associate Professor Zhong Tao to discuss the project in more detail: +61 2  4736 0064
• Contact the Research Training, Policy and Programs Officer, Natalie McLaughlin to discuss candidature and scholarship conditions
• Find out more about the research being undertaken in the Institute for Infrastructure Engineering 

 How to apply

• Submit an  application form (PDF, 160Kb), research proposal and CV by the closing date. 

  APPLICATIONS CLOSE 29 FEBRUARY 2012
 

Discovery Postgraduate Research Awards (2 available)

The Behaviour and Design of Composite Columns Coupling the Benefits of High Strength Steel and High StrengthConcrete for Large Scale Infrastructure
The Institute for Infrastructure Engineering at the University of Western Sydney invites applications from excellent doctoral candidates to undertake an exciting project funded by the Australian Research Council.

Two scholarships are available.

About the Project
High strength steel casings in composite columns have the ability to enable high strength concrete to be more efficiently utilised and can delay crushing and improve ductility considerably as well as significantly reducing column dimensions in buildings and other infrastructure systems. The doctoral students will be involved in the research of high strength concrete filled steel tubes and very high
strength concrete filled polygonal sections.

Essential Criteria

• Excellent Bachelor Honours degree in civil or structural engineering, or equivalent qualifications and/or experience

What does the scholarship provide?

• Tax-free stipend of $33,728 per annum
• Funded place in the degree for domestic students
• International students may apply but may be charged tuition fees. 
• Additional funding is available for project costs, fieldwork and conference attendance

Need more information?

• To discuss the project please contact Professor Brian Uy, +61 2 4736 0202
• Contact the Research Training, Policy and Programs Officer to discuss candidature and scholarship conditions,Natalie McLaughlin, 
• Find out more about the research being undertaken in the Institute for Infrastructure Engineering 

How to apply
• Submit an  application form (PDF, 160Kb), research proposal and CV by the closing date


APPLICATIONS CLOSE 16 MARCH 2012